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I sure hope I don’t get a war of words going, but I would like get some
recommendations on which sheet material to use for our sliding main hatch: polyacrylate (Plexiglas, Lucite, Acrylite, Perspex, etc.) or polycarbonate (Lexan). I know Lexan scratches easily but it is very impact resistant (falling winch handles or a whipping snap shackle). I know Plexiglas is a bit cheaper than Lexan but it is not a concern for such a small size of project. To reduce temperature expansion stresses and drilling difficulties, I plan to just use a flat sheet with a squishy bedding (silicone?) and a sort-of loose oak frame with a retaining bracket. Can anyone offer some suggestions as to which is a better choice material? Jude and Randall |
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