Plexiglass case fabrication

**R3l0ad** · 12-17-2003, 12:13 PM

Has anybody actually fabricated a case from plexiglass and if so, what did you use to bond the walls? I am currently looking at using "L" brackets and some nuts and bolts w/ washers on them... but I also heard of just using a glue of some kind. The problem I see with that would be if the glue will be affected by the constant temperature changes.

Any suggestions?

**mp3z24** · 12-17-2003, 12:42 PM

there are a few plexi cases floating around here.

most people have used the L brackets to secure the walls together.

however, if you want to have a perfectly clear case, you can do that too, without the use of metal brackets. check out tap plastics website. they have a couple different products for bonding plastics.

~mike

**00CericaRuss** · 12-17-2003, 12:48 PM

tap plastics rocks... there's one about 4 blocks from my house

**R3l0ad** · 12-17-2003, 01:20 PM

Sweet... if anybody reading this thread currently has a plexiglass case that you fabricated ... could you post a link or a picture so I can see how yours turned out. I'm newbie when it comes to fabrication. Thanks again for the links too!!

**wmoltol** · 12-17-2003, 01:26 PM

http://217.215.35.5/plexi

**brrman** · 12-17-2003, 01:30 PM

damn that looks cool

**The Durango Kid** · 12-17-2003, 01:33 PM

I went to HomeDepot and picked up some glue (apoxie) made to hold Acrylic/Plex.. It was like $2.99 and worked like a charm.. Dried clear and holds very well..

**R3l0ad** · 12-17-2003, 03:50 PM

That is awesome man.... what did you use to cut the plexiglass itselft?

**C4M** · 12-17-2003, 09:35 PM

Have a look at the link in my sig - mine is held together with a combination of glue and aluminium angle. Cutting done using a cutting blade and/or a dremel-type device.

There's pix of the blade that I used on the site as well.

C!