View Full Version : Where to buy Acrylic sheets?
OhNo123
08-17-2007, 1:17 PM
I need them for my DIY project. Anyone know where I can get them? I checked on lowes.com, didn't show up with anything. Same thing with Homedepot.
Cory Keeper
08-17-2007, 1:45 PM
A work of warning when cutting that stuff, ALWAYS use the correct blade. Using an incorrect blade can cause major problems along the sides, including melting. (I should know) I would like to know however, I may want to try and make my own tank, might be alot cheaper, and cooler :)
legendaryfrog
08-17-2007, 1:51 PM
Lowes has acrylic in their store; they dont show it on the website though
just be sure not to get lexan
brett_93_ex
08-17-2007, 3:23 PM
Lowe's grade of acrylic is too thin. I think 1/8 " is the thickest I've found at three within driving distance.
I found this on another site.
http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=334
I've heard you can use any blade, just have a water-spray bottle to cool it down to prevent melting.
brett_93_ex
08-17-2007, 4:03 PM
Well I went to that link and played around. A 4' x 2'x 2' would be cool but also a house payment.
legendaryfrog
08-17-2007, 5:36 PM
IMO, tapplastics is one of the best and cheapest suppliers of smaller sheets of acrylic. Me and my girlfriend build most of our smaller tanks with acrylic from there. They even do free cuts!!!!!!
OhNo123
08-17-2007, 10:47 PM
tapplastics, I'll check them out. Also, what kind of silicone is safe for an aquarium?
Paccula
08-17-2007, 11:41 PM
nice site, thanks Brett
red devil
08-21-2007, 10:03 AM
aquarium safe silicon :) But if you are talking about putting the acrylic together you will not use silicon. You will use a glue that, similar to the pvc glue, actually welds the pieces of acrylic together. Tapps will get you on the road.
77710
08-21-2007, 10:38 AM
glasscages sells acrylic sheets custon cut and sold by the sq in
all different thickensses