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gagomes · 10-01-2013 2:04am #1

I've been thinking about building an ideal desk at home and I was considering getting the table top made from acrylic. Is there any companies who would sell acrylic blocks cut to spec?

I can't find anything conclusive using google

paddylonglegs · 10-01-2013 8:55am

gagomes wrote: »

I've been thinking about building an ideal desk at home and I was considering getting the table top made from acrylic. Is there any companies who would sell acrylic blocks cut to spec?

I can't find anything conclusive using google

Is it a sheet of acrylic you need? They normally come 2mm - 10mm thick sheets. Some are available in 19mm thick

10-01-2013 9:16am

I've bought some from these guys in Dublin.
http://www.amariplastics.com/amariplastics/

its not cheap tho.Think I paid 260 + vat for a sheet of 3mm
8foot x 4 foot i think it was.
and they will cut it for you.

(If you want to PM me I can give you the sales guys email)

paddylonglegs · 10-01-2013 9:26am

urbanledge wrote: »

I've bought some from these guys in Dublin.
http://www.amariplastics.com/amariplastics/

its not cheap tho.Think I paid 260 + vat for a sheet of 3mm
8foot x 4 foot i think it was.
and they will cut it for you.

(If you want to PM me I can give you the sales guys email)

Amari are the right crowd and probably cheapest. Had you considered glass? Acrylic will be quicker to scratch if it's used regularly

gagomes · 10-01-2013 11:06am

Thanks everyone for your help!

paddylonglegs wrote: »

Amari are the right crowd and probably cheapest. Had you considered glass? Acrylic will be quicker to scratch if it's used regularly

I didn't think too much, as I thought acrylic would be cheaper and less dangerous/heavier, but that's just a thought - any advice would be highly welcome

Ideally I want a solution that will be reliable to moderate pressure (50-100kg)

fergal.b · 10-01-2013 12:28pm

Lexan would also be good and quite scratch resistance, if you have a few extra go for lexan M10 it's even tougher

you can get it here http://www.accessplastics.com/about-us/

gagomes · 10-01-2013 2:19pm

I got a quote from a company that works on glasses (if anyone interested the company name PM me)

10mm Toughened Back Painted Black
1no 6 ½ feet x 4 feet
€400.00 + VAT

Quite dear. I'm waiting on prices for acrylic and will check the Lexan

Thanks

deandean · 10-01-2013 5:56pm

Try Gold Star Plastics in Dublin.

http://goldstarplastics.ie/

Plastic Sheeting.

best of luck!

Happyman42 · 11-01-2013 2:26pm

I went to a pvc window supplier and bought a double glazed inset from areturned/wrongly measured sliding door. Think it's around 6'x2'. Brilliant work-top and cheap as chips if you haggle.

gagomes · 11-01-2013 3:21pm

Happyman42 wrote: »

I went to a pvc window supplier and bought a double glazed inset from areturned/wrongly measured sliding door. Think it's around 6'x2'. Brilliant work-top and cheap as chips if you haggle.

Very good tip. Thanks

acrylicgift · 13-05-2013 3:20am

Hi ,

These are differnet thickness of acrylic block ,such as 2mm,3mm,4mm,6mm,8mm,10mm and even 50mm acrylic block! What specification acrylic block do you need ?
By the way ,what table top acrylic item do you need ? ay I can give you some suggestion as per your needs .

Cheers,
Judeon

gagomes wrote: »

I've been thinking about building an ideal desk at home and I was considering getting the table top made from acrylic. Is there any companies who would sell acrylic blocks cut to spec?

I can't find anything conclusive using google

gagomes · 13-05-2013 9:47am

acrylicgift wrote: »

Hi ,

These are differnet thickness of acrylic block ,such as 2mm,3mm,4mm,6mm,8mm,10mm and even 50mm acrylic block! What specification acrylic block do you need ?
By the way ,what table top acrylic item do you need ? ay I can give you some suggestion as per your needs .

Cheers,
Judeon

Thanks! as you will likely notice this thread is from january. Since then I have already built my own desk.

acrylicgift · 13-05-2013 2:05pm

Hi gagomes,

Oh ,sorry. didn't notice the posting time.
Ok ,should you have any qustion for acrylic craftswork or fabrication ,i think i can help you with many of quesion . :-)

Kind regards,
Judeon

gagomes · 13-05-2013 2:22pm

acrylicgift wrote: »

Hi gagomes,

Oh ,sorry. didn't notice the posting time.
Ok ,should you have any qustion for acrylic craftswork or fabrication ,i think i can help you with many of quesion . :-)

Kind regards,
Judeon

Thanks Judeon,

Upon reading my previous post, I sound quite arrogant. No intended!

Thanks again.

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