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gagomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks

deandean

Try Gold Star Plastics in Dublin.

http://goldstarplastics.ie/

Plastic Sheeting.

best of luck!

Happyman42

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

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

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

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

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

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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