Seeking 6" x 6" perspex?

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Further to my post a few weeks ago asking about an LCD screen for a rowing machine computer (see below FWIW) I managed to track down a replacment computer and before mounting it, want to make damned sure the screen's properly protected this time. I thought I'd just cover it with a small sheet of transparent perspex, about 4 or 5 mm thick should do it

- but all I need is a tiny bit about 6" square. I can't think where I'd be able to get some without having to buy a whole massive sheet - anyone any thoughts?

Or thinking laterally, any cheap item I could easily buy to cannibalise? (eg, a CD case cover would be ideal except that the perpsex isn't thick/strong enough). I'm sure there must be something.

Or anything better for the purpose in mind?!

Thanks David

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Bob Eager · Accepted Answer

Walk into the local Perspex supplier and ask about offcuts.

George · Answer

George · Answer

George · Answer

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Cicero · Answer

box lid - not 100% transparent but unbreakable.Cic.

Dave Plowman (News) · Answer

Local sign maker. A decent one will have offcuts in all colours andthicknesses. Including clear and tints.

Franko · Answer

I've just bought a piece about 2ft X 1ft X 5mm on ebay for about a fiver delivered - plenty of other sizes about.Franko.

Peter Parry · Answer

Look up sign makers in your local area.  They will almost certainly beable to supply you with a suitable off-cut.

Harry Bloomfield · Answer

Try a few of your local shops/supermarket - they often have this sort of thing on old displays stashed around the back.

tony sayer · Answer

In article , HarryBloomfield  scribeth thusI believe that this lot do mail order and often have small off cutsworth a ring.And why not get it done in polycarbonate, much stronger that simpleperspex;)...

Lobster · Answer

The ebay suggestion was great - why didn't I think of that - is there nothing you can't buy on it?!

And I didn't appreciate the difference between polycarbonate and PMMA, and as this is specifically for impact protection that was really worth knowing.

So just scored myself an A4-sized bit of polycarbonate off ebay for 4 quid, without even having to lift my butt - so a good result, thanks!

David

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