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Step 3 Cover (Milky plastic)

The next part was simple... the edge of the case is aluminum and has a little radius in each corner. I measured the case and ordered the piece of plastic. I wanted something thicker so the kids wouldn't cut through it of break it easily by pushing; so I used 1/4" thick Acrylite (lets light through). This piece was almost $20. I tried to talk them down, we brainstormed ideas, I negotiated... nothing. I had to spend the $20.

Used a jig saw to cut the radius's for the corners and the notch for the lid support.

Note: make sure you keep the protective covering on. Ask me how I know this.

Comments

[pauldaryl]

RE: 'Milky Plastic' aka: Acrylic,Plexiglas, or Lucite; Acrylic being the generic term. The translucent white comes in two flavours: 1.) 7328 aka: Sign white; what they use for illuminated sign on store fronts. Lets enough light through to illuminate the surface well,very diffused, also masks the light source well. 2.) 2447 Very Translucent; more akin to rice paper. Light source may be more evident. Both can be found at Home Depot or other Hardware Stores. Avoid the light Lens material; it's styrene, and very flimsy. Yes; keeping the masking on while working Acrylic is a good idea; Its pretty durable, but can scratch easily.

[diana_11_6]

Who did you purchase the Acrylite from, local or online?

[bigtreehouse]

http://www.tapplastics.com/