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  1. Best 2d cutting optimization software 4 cutting hundreds of panels from 4x8 sheets???

    I swear i searched for ten minutes and could not find this answered before. I must not be using the right serach terms? http://www.rasterweq.com/downloads.htm I found this software, and it seems pretty easy to use, are there any better ones out there? I need a bunch of .040 thick ABS laminate...
  2. Need textured black vinyl 24" x750 feet that costs 50 cents sq ft or less

    I have some trade show walls I am making out of conpearl plastic which doesn't have a very attractive finish i do not want to add a lot of weight to the walls i have 40mill abs textured plastic sheets I could use but would prefer a lighter adhesive vinyl I've used black leather contact paper in...
  3. Track Saw Blades for aluminum and steel metal very cheap, less than $20

    Well I finally found a place with reasonable prices for metal cutting saw blades with 20mm bores which is what many track saws use http://www.carbideprocessors.com/fer...un-sbf-054050/ The trick is thinking outside the box and using smaller than normal 160mm/6.3in dia blades. Use the 5 3/8"...
  4. aluminum glue ,which one is better 3m 8116 vs lord 406/19? where to buy?

    I've ordered some samples of each, which one is better 3m 8116 vs lord 406/19? my application is for gluing telescoping pipes together we have been welding the pipe, and the welds dont' look great, even if we invested in a rotating weld positioner, I think gluing would be faster and...
  5. Where can I get touch Architectural films for less than $4/sq ft?

    Before I started in the sign business.... I was familar with Contact paper and more durable substances like Formica. I just discovered ( I'm sure it is old news to a lot of you folks) architectural films. They are like thick contact paper with a hard formica surface. Only problem is their...
  6. 3/8" or 1/2" thick acrylic for 3x4' projection table surface. Trying to make it light

    I'm going to make a projection table for a client that is portable. they will use it with microsoft surface technology/software to display photos on it. It will have a sturday aluminum frame with 4 legs, one in each corner about 42" tall from the ground. typically it will be set up for 5 to 6...
  7. grizzily T10687 TRACK SAW with 160mm 56t aluminum/plastic blade. Any one try it ?

    the reviews i've read says the track has a little side to side wooble, but other wise is good. anyone use it to cut polycarboante yet? the tenru blades are about $60 on ebay. total cost over $300 for the set up to cut down 4x8 sheets.
  8. What is best tool to cut multiple sheets of 1/16 " polycarbonate sheets?

    So it took 3 guys to cut 8 sheets of 1/16" thick lexan over a table saw with plastic cutting blade the sheets were put ona piece of plywood to make it easier but it still a pain now i could make a huge 16 ft long table extnsion but these sheets are so heavy! Not sure that would help and it eat...
  9. Need Wood grain ASB laminate or similar flexible plastic sheet velcrowed POP Display

    i found this ONE vendor http://www.rssupplyinc.com/abs_woodgrain.aspx but their product is rather expensive, does anyone know of a similar woodgrain plastic sheet? I prefer Chery oak, but any medium toned woodgrain plastic sheet is fine. I can't use plastic laminate because it cracks too easily...
  10. WTB 1/2" thick acrylic or polycarbonate (any clear plastic ) scraps minimum 15" long

    I need to make a lot of 15" long by 1/2" thick strips for some Point of sale displays for structural reasons and they need to be clear since I'm using back lit LED's anyone use 1/2" clear plastic and have scraps to sell me on a somewhat regular basis? They need to be 15" long in one direction...
  11. Need diffraction film 36" wide similar to rowlux? Illusion film

    I love this film http://www.rowlux.com/ The problem is that it only comes 24" wide Anyone know a similar product that is 36" or wider? Or a way to seam it and make it look nice? Ive tried glues but they destroy the diffraction grating
  12. Need a source for 1/16" or thinner white polycarbonate please?

    I have ordered this material 1/16" white polycaronate from Sybic Polymershapes in Charlotte, NC for the last several years. However, they only have two brands white lexan sunguard by spartech plastics ( a bit more transparent than lexan brand) and they are almost never in stock. I literally buy...
  13. What's Best method to make a 22" diameter round column from 1/16 thick polycarbonate?

    Here is what I am making. for the photos I've just got the 1/16" thick polycarbonate taped in the back. I was thinking of using WELDON#3 to lap joint the back seam. I would give it about a 1" overlap. It would be amazing if I could somehow NOT have a seam, but I have no idea how one...
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