Where to buy Plexi?

[Ace_of_Spades]

Hello everyone!

I am totally new to this forum and case modding, but I hope to dazzle you all some day with some cool mods!

My question of the day is a simple one. Where do you buy your Plexi from? I live in a somewhat midsized town with a Home Depot/Lowes and a few other hardware stores, but I just can't find good quality Plexi! I see you guys using real think glass and some colored stuff, but I can't find that stuff in the places mentioned. Do you have any other ideas of places I could look (General locations that I might have here as well) or do you buy your stuff online. I tried doing a search for info on plexi here first before I asked but no luck.

This place looks like a cool hangout for me as I love making things from scratch, and I've been thinking of doing a custom case anyway. I look forward to many posts here and showing you my talent. Thanks for any help you can give me and I hope I can be of some help to you all and others as well!

Ace

[Eclecticos]

Howdy, Ace. . Check THIS (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8546) section for supplies.

Here are my Plexi LINKS (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=109533&postcount=24) I would recommend Omnexus!
They will send you a Free Sample.

Welcome to TBCS!

[Ace_of_Spades]

WHOA!!!! Hey thanks for the reply, Eclecticos! That's a mighty fine list of resources! I'll be having fun for the next couple of hours rummaging through that list for parts! Again, thanks for the reply and the warm welcome!

[NuKS]

If you are looking for a local place to buy some plexi, you can go to home depot. I bought 1/8" plexi about 2'x2' for around $6-8. They had a tool that you can use to score the plexi and then break off the pieces for around $2. It's good if you are careful and are making straight cuts. I ended up cracking part of it and having to start over. They don't have a big selection, but if you just need a quick piece, and not looking for any plexi that's different colors, this is a pretty good place to go. They also do have 1/4" plexi, and regular glass if you were in need of those, too.

[Bucko]

I buy my plexi from a local Glazier. They sell various sizes and colours cut to size along with the usual glass windows a glazier has.

[Ace_of_Spades]

If you are looking for a local place to buy some plexi, you can go to home depot. I bought 1/8" plexi about 2'x2' for around $6-8. They had a tool that you can use to score the plexi and then break off the pieces for around $2. It's good if you are careful and are making straight cuts. I ended up cracking part of it and having to start over. They don't have a big selection, but if you just need a quick piece, and not looking for any plexi that's different colors, this is a pretty good place to go. They also do have 1/4" plexi, and regular glass if you were in need of those, too.

What size would you want to use for building a case though? Would you go as low as 1/4"? I looked at some at Home Depot and thought it might be a bit skinny to use for the exterior of a case. I'm probably wrong, but it can't hurt to ask, right?


I buy my plexi from a local Glazier. They sell various sizes and colours cut to size along with the usual glass windows a glazier has.


I never thought to look there but it only makes sense! I just looked in the phone book and we have 20 some glass companies around here so I'll have to start calling!

Hey thanks guys for the replies! I greatly appreciate the help!

Ace

[NuKS]

I'm using 1/8" for the window and blow hole. If I was building a case out of plexi, I would use 1/4". 1/8" is not as sturdy and I don't think would make a good case. But, I've never built a plexi case, so not a lot of experience there. I have worked with 1/8" and 1/4" in various projects I have done in the past...Plus, I am not sure exactly how thick you can really find plexi without getting too expensive.