Plexiglass Cubes

[Boeing 747 Flyer]

Hi everyone,

I need quite a few plexiglass cubes, approximately 2cm by 2cm.

I need them to make some Korry switches, as per this guide: http://home.hccnet.nl/jwopdenakker/building%20tip.html

I cannot find any on Ebay, or websites such as Conrad etc.

If you can find some for me I would greatly appreciate it.

Please note, there is a link to Plexiglass on the page which is outdated.

Jack:p

[homecockpitbuilder]

Hello Jack,

Do you have a cnc? Look at my site (http://www.homecockpitbuilder.com)for a example for making them yourself with a master knob and a copy mold.

[fordgt40]

Jack

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLEAR-PLASTIC-SHEET-PERSPEX-ACRYLIC-PLEXIGLASS-A4-20MM-/170477244672?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27b13c5100

David

[Hessel Oosten]

Jack,

Search Google for "acrylic rod" and in such a company site search for the square "rods" or cubes.

E.g. http://www.delviesplastics.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=DPI&Category_Code=Acrylic_Balls_and_Cubes

Hessel

[verticallimit]

Try contacting your local: advertising / billboard / sign company

[autocadplease]

As David said below, I just buy 3/4" (20mm) acrylic / plexiglass. There are some offcuts on Ebay sometimes that can be really cheap.

[Boeing 747 Flyer]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Unfortunately, I don't have a CNC machine:-(.

Also, I do not have the time or equipment to cut the plexiglass that accurately. I have a lathe, a plethora of electrical components, tools, etc, but nothing to cut plexiglass like that.

Thanks Hessel for that link. I may actually purchase from that company if I do not find an alternative.

One thing though, according to the gudie I originally posted, he bought his switches from "Velleman". They don't seem to sell online, so anybody know where I can get some? I've tried, Rapid, Maplin, Ebay... Etc, nobody seems to have the 3mm ones.

Kind regards,

Jack

[Hessel Oosten]

Jack,

I bought it here: http://www.klinkhamerkunststoffen.nl/ a few years ago.
The square "rods" (don't know the right English word) were square 1 x 2 cm and 1 meter long.
The company can cut them in cubes of 2 x 2 x 2 cm.
So, if you order them here and add to the message: The same as Hessel Oosten they will sure know it....:-).

Hessel

[Boeing 747 Flyer]

Hi Hessel,

Thanks for the link there.

Does this company have an English version of their page? I can't quite understand the Dutch, sorry. Unfortunately as a youngster they gave us an option of French/German/Spanish. I took German, but they never offered us Dutch =P.

Thanks,

Jack

[Boeing 747 Flyer]

Hi Hessel,

If you could get hold of one of these Plexiglass Bars from this company, I would gladly purchase them from you.

Just a bar that is 2cmX2cm (just like the tutorial) would do. Please tell me if you are able to obtain one. I will of course pay for shipping costs - Everything.

I should be able to obtain the LEDs and push-buttons myself. It is no problem if you cannot, I would just greatly appreciate it.

Feel free to PM me.

Regards,

Jack

[Emesis]

You might find some here:

http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/category.php?bid=14&PHPSESSID=20101221212119382392725

or here

http://www.estreetplastics.com

Cheers

[Boeing 747 Flyer]

Hey there,

Everything in that shop seems to be in inches? 2cm = 0.787 Inches, and they don't seem to have that size.

But yes, their "square plastic rods" look okay.

[Perik]

Jack,

Here is another one from Steve Becker made out of a block of wood:

http://home.roadrunner.com/~mbecker/Overview/Entries/2008/12/5_Switch_notes_files/777%20switch%20notes3.pdf

[Boeing 747 Flyer]

Hello Perik,

Thank you for that post. I may Steve's guide however at the moment I am slightly in preference of the Plexiglass Korry Switches.

Jack