Re: Lexan (polycarbonate)

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <FutureT-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 7/15/02 10:49:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
writes:

Gary,

Lexan is wonderful to work with.  It cuts excellently with bandsaw,
or sabre saw, and does not clog the blade.  It's easy to drill.
It's very strong, but is more flexible than Lucite.  I think the 
price is similar to Lucite.  If it's more expensive, it's not much
more.  Screwdriver handles are made of Lexan. 

John


>
> John,
>
> Based upon you comments, it would seem that all that I have been using is
> Plexiglas, some cast, some extruded. And not Lexan. The 'no fear of
> chipping' statement confirms that. I have learned to work within its
> limitations and have accumulated the bits, blades and buffers to assist me. 
> However, is Lexan a better product? How is it priced compared to Plexi?  Can
> it be cut on a band saw (Plexi melts, congeals and hardens to quickly).