Re: Lexan (polycarbonate)

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Original poster: "Mike Kiser by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <clic-at-kiva-dot-net>

My experience with Lexan prices have been a little different. I have
found it to be two to three times the price of acrylic. It isn't quite as
transparent, but is fantastic in every other way.

Mike


Tesla list wrote:

> 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
>
>