whit3rd wrote:
Lexan :== Tuffak :== polycarbonate is shatter resistant
Acrylic:== plexiglas :== Lucite is less so, but less expensive.

I'd be somewhat concerned with compatibility with your
cutting lubricant, as well; neither will do well with trichlor.

I can't imagine anybody using trichloroethane today. Acrylic -
Plexiglas - seems to handle oil and typical coolants just fine.

Jon