I have a project in mind that I would like to machine in aluminum but
I would like to mockup with plastic. Can anyone recommend a supplier?
Need a block approx 15" X 6" X 3".

Thanks

"jim n judy" wrote: (clip) Need a block approx 15" X 6" X 3".
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I buy all my plastic from TAP, who have a store in my neighborhood. The
stuff in their scrap bin that is sold cheaply by the pound. Frequently, if
it's a small amount, they just give it to me. You won't find a piece that
size in their scrap, and possibly not in the whole store, but it is very
easy to cement Lucite (or Plexiglass.) You may be able to save material and
machining by gluing up some scraps and then finishing to final size and
shape.

jim n judy wrote:

I have a project in mind that I would like to machine in aluminum but
I would like to mockup with plastic. Can anyone recommend a supplier?
Need a block approx 15" X 6" X 3".

Thanks

Check Mcmaster.com

Wes

jim n judy wrote:
I have a project in mind that I would like to machine in aluminum but
I would like to mockup with plastic. Can anyone recommend a supplier?
Need a block approx 15" X 6" X 3".

Thanks


Here' machinable wax but it isn't cheap.
http://www.machinablewax.com/machina..._product_3.htm

Maybe glue up some wood 2" x 4"s?
RR

Where are you? In Seattle, I got a large (1'X4'X6" ) block of
polyethelene from Pacific Industrial. Been hacking lumps off it for
mockup and cnc proofing for 4 years now.
JR
Dweller in the cellar

On Thu, 28 May 2009 10:51:12 -0700 (PDT), jim n judy
wrote:

I have a project in mind that I would like to machine in aluminum but
I would like to mockup with plastic. Can anyone recommend a supplier?
Need a block approx 15" X 6" X 3".

Thanks
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On May 29, 11:11*pm, JR North wrote:
Where are you? In Seattle, I got a large (1'X4'X6" ) block of
polyethelene from Pacific Industrial. Been hacking lumps off it for
mockup and cnc proofing for 4 years now.
JR
Dweller in the cellar

On Thu, 28 May 2009 10:51:12 -0700 (PDT), jim n judy

wrote:
I have a project in mind that I would like to machine in aluminum but
I would like to mockup with *plastic. Can anyone recommend a supplier?
Need a block approx 15" X 6" X 3".

Thanks

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"Where are you? In Seattle,"

No I am in NE Ohio but thanks for the tip. Will check them out.

On May 28, 6:59*pm, Randy Replogle wrote:
jim n judy wrote:
I have a project in mind that I would like to machine in aluminum but
I would like to mockup with *plastic. Can anyone recommend a supplier?
Need a block approx 15" X 6" X 3".

Thanks

Here' machinable wax but it isn't cheap.http://www.machinablewax.com/machina..._product_3.htm

Maybe glue up some wood 2" x 4"s?
RR

Pattern makers used pine and maple among others. I've seen some
complex prototypes milled out of glued particle board. Currently I'm
milling one-offs for testing out of scraps of thick Plexiglas.

jsw