Discover the fascinating process of how acrylic is made and learn how to utilize this versatile material for your DIY projects. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the raw materials and manufacturing methods to practical tips and creative applications, ensuring you achieve professional results with acrylic.
This comprehensive guide explains how to drill acrylic sheets safely and effectively, covering everything from tool selection and workspace setup to drilling techniques and troubleshooting common issues.
Struggling to bond acrylic for your projects? This comprehensive guide covers the best adhesives, techniques, and tips for successfully gluing acrylic to itself or other plastics, ensuring strong, long-lasting bonds for applications like aquariums, displays, and more.
Unlock the secrets of polycarbonate, the remarkable thermoplastic polymer that combines exceptional strength, transparency, and versatility. Explore its game-changing properties and endless applications in this comprehensive guide, empowering you to elevate your projects to new heights.
Drilling into an acrylic sheet can be tricky, but this article will teach you the proper techniques and tools needed to drill clean holes without cracking the material. Follow our simple, step-by-step instructions to drill acrylic like a pro for your next DIY project.
Acrylic is a versatile and economical material for DIY crafters, but it has some drawbacks too. Here we examine some of the the pros and cons of working with acrylic, so you can decide if it's the right choice for your next project.
Acrylic and polycarbonate are two clear plastic materials that share some similar attributes but differ in their chemical structure, durability, UV and heat resistance, optical clarity and cost. Find out which one is best for your next project.
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Good service, but took long time to deliver, 2 weeks. Ok if not in a hurry. apart from that a good product and quality too.
John Grouby,
8 minutes ago
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Had an issue with shelves ordered and…
Had an issue with shelves ordered and was refunded right away without hassle. Great response and impressed, thank you.
DML,
3 hours ago
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very good service
very good service
philip webberley,
5 hours ago
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Few issues with my order but to be fair…
Few issues with my order but to be fair was dealt with and resolved quickly. Eventually the product arrived and looks great.
Anything can happen with any order and its how it is resolved which matters.
Susan white,
7 hours ago
Excellent service and product
What a great service and product. Measurements were exact, quality is fantastic. You would never know it’s not glass. I’m so pleased. I’d recommend 100%.
Michelle Cooke,
7 hours ago
Verified
Easy Process
My panels were easy to order. The virtual view of the spacing of the panels was invaluable and a great idea. They were well packaged and delivered quickly.
Kim Hilton,
8 hours ago
Verified
Useful site to use when making bespoke…
Useful site to use when making bespoke designs.
Huw Williams,
8 hours ago
Verified
Excellent service
Excellent service, wood was cut perfectly to size no issues, reliable and strong with no issues whatsoever, fit to purpose if i have any other needs for plywood id most definitely try them again
Zaidi,
11 hours ago
Verified
Excellent product and service
Excellent product and service. Thoroughly recommend.
Kevin Blow,
19 hours ago
Verified
Quality work
Quality work, professional service and good costumer service.
Syed Gardezi,
22 hours ago
Verified
2 Shaker cupboard doors
Delivery was much quicker than expected and well communicated. Items were well packaged and protected. The 2 cupboard doors were well finished and accurately produced. Whilst the price seemed higher than expected I am very pleased with the product.
S Kaz,
1 day ago
Verified
Slight initial issue as one of the…
Slight initial issue as one of the eight panels I ordered was faulty. Contacted them through online form, got an emailed response within a couple of hours apologising and giving me a couple of options. Asked for replacement and it was made and delivered within couple of working days.
Kenneth Robinson,
1 day ago
Verified
Amazing
Amazing. Fantastic communication. My order came with some slight damage I reported this, got an instant response, and a new one sent out straight away!! Would definitely use again
Ricky collier,
1 day ago
Verified
Great website
Ordered two different size and shape of Perspex for table protection. Easy to order from website, delivery and being notified when order was arriving was all excellent.
Perspex was easy to attach and it’s doing a great job protecting my lovely wooden table from marks.
Linda Gemmell,
2 days ago
Verified
Reliable/good quality service
Reliable, efficient service with prompt communication re. order/delivery: greenhouse panels as described and therefore fitted perfectly.
Would use again
Saddeck SheikHossain,
2 days ago
Verified
well packaged and good delivery time
well packaged and good delivery time
Lorraine Juby,
2 days ago
Verified
Ordering was easy
Ordering was easy, the price was right, the mirrors arrived quickly and precisely the correct size, they are now installed as part of a garden feature.
Steve P,
2 days ago
Verified
A perfectly satisfactory experience
I ordered a perspex sheet cut to size with a cut out and rounded edges and corners and it was supplied exactly as ordered. Slight delay in delivery (only a few days) but I was kept informed. All in all, a perfectly satisfactory experience.
andrew mair,
2 days ago
Verified
Let down by delivery estimates
Website - good
Goods (quality, tolerance levels etc) - great
Delivery - sloth like
Rob Scurr,
2 days ago
Verified
First class service
First class service order on line so easy I ordered a 18mm worktop for my camper when it came it fitted perfect thank you.
Robert J Hague,
2 days ago
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