Transparent white Plexiglas for DIY product light table?

8 years 6 months ago #452846 by Uplander
Where can I find white Plexiglass to make a DIY product light table?  


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8 years 6 months ago #452850 by cybersholt
You may have a hard time finding some locally, I managed to google some up from Lowe's . Hard to tell if they will have it in stock where you live but if you can wait eBay may be a better option. 

Hope it helps

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8 years 6 months ago #452881 by garyrhook
I had no trouble at all finding a local supplier that would give me, cut to order, what I wanted. The best part was, they have 2nds (leftovers) that they'll sell at a discount.

I'll have to try to look up the business name to see if they do mail order.


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8 years 6 months ago #452929 by ShutterPal
Home Depot will have this


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8 years 6 months ago - 8 years 6 months ago #452975 by Joves
I see that a Lowes and, Home Depot all the time. Really depends on how large you want it. It is fairly easy to cut. I use a jigsaw with an ultra fine blade. The key is supporting it while cutting it. And not pushing it forward too hard. Support  the glass on both sides of the cut, or it could snap near the end of the cut.
Also you might try looking at Craigs to see if anyone is selling an old light table for reviewing film negatives. I know a slim chance, but hey you might get lucky, and that way it is already to go. :P


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8 years 6 months ago #453032 by Kenta


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8 years 6 months ago #453058 by Screamin Scott
I used (and still have) an x-ray light box from a Dentists office that I got for nothing when my Father in Law closed an office..... I could view negatives up to 4 X5 's on it.... It was meant for viewing Panoramic x-rays. The dimensions are 12" X 6" and it has a self contained light source...

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8 years 6 months ago #453062 by garyrhook
I forgot about this thread. Or I'm just getting old...

Anyway, you don't indicate your location. But I'm sure there are plastic suppliers nearby. My local outfit is named Regal Plastics (in Austin, TX) and this city isn't even that large. Do some hunting.


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8 years 6 months ago #453286 by Photo Junky

Kenta wrote: Have you seen this: www.amazon.com/SP-Studio-Desktop-Shootin...1NM3Y877D3X0A0YPKVX2



I have one of these, the only problem with it.  Is if you don't have a ton of dedicated room, this is big and bulky.  I cracked mine because I had to stack some boxes on top of it.  :(


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