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Subject:	Re: Sign is finished!
Newsgroups:	lugnet.org.ca.vlc
Date:	Mon, 9 Jul 2001 04:01:08 GMT
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3B4902F6.F5ECC105@akasa.bc.ca>... > Robin Sather wrote: > > > > > Glass Shielding: > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~ > > > > Lucite ES (prob. good enough) > > > > 4' x 8' x 5/64" thick sheet $ 54 > > > > > > Probably OK, we're not going to be putting much if any stress on this. > > > > I tend to agree, but then again, take a look at this pic: > > > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=52388 > > > I just want to be sure it won't crack on drilling and that it can't be • broken > easily while people pull on it. I'd hate it to break and hurt someone. Good point, Dean. The drilling should be OK (just have to lubricate the drill and go slowly so you don't melt the plastic) but someone could certainly pull hard enough to break the thin stuff. That picture makes me have second thoughts... Kevin ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: http://www.lionsgatemodels.com Brickbay Lego parts store: http://www.brickbay.com/store.asp?p=Kevinw1 eBay Lego auctions: http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/kevinw1/ The Guild of Bricksmiths: http://www.bricksmiths.com Personal Lego Web page: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/kwilson_tccs/lego.html

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		Re: Sign is finished!
(...) I think that if we were to put some sort of vertical strengthener between the ends of the sheets, it would be much stronger, stiffer, less prone to bending or breaking, and more visible as well. I know that there is something that is designed (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)

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		Re: Sign is finished!
(...) I just want to be sure it won't crack on drilling and that it can't be broken easily while people pull on it. I'd hate it to break and hurt someone. (...) I'd prefer the higher tables as well. The "Real" Train guys tables are MUCH higher then (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)

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