Author Topic: Meyer Plastics (Read 5035 times)

jd · « **on:** August 21, 2009, 16:56:00 »

Okay, just got back from Meyer. They are well worth the trip.

Weld-on 3/4 $3.40/4oz

28ga syringe are $1.95

48" x 96" x .25" sheets are $96

48" x 96" x .5" sheets are $233

They have a ton of scrap that is really cheap if you're paying cash. I got 6 7"x24" pieces for $10.

TechGuy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2009, 17:28:04 »

They need some saturday hours man.

What do they charge for cuts?

jd · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2009, 18:19:44 »

Didn't ask about cuts. They where about to close when I got there. Next time I talk to them I will ask. I'm very happy with what I got. All my scape is still wrapped in paper and the edges are neat.

Reefd Up · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2009, 19:35:10 »

That's where we buy from.

I think chloroplast is like $9 from there or something too if anyone needs it.

jd · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2009, 20:26:36 »

Are these syringes reuseable? Or are they more or less ruined after their use?

TechGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2009, 20:27:14 »

Quote from: jd on August 21, 2009, 20:26:36

Are these syringes reuseable? Or are they more or less ruined after their use?

They are fine. The rubber in the plunger dries out though. Rinse and dry them after you are done.

jd · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2009, 20:36:17 »

So the needle doesn't clog with acrylic?

TechGuy · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2009, 20:47:36 »

Quote from: jd on August 21, 2009, 20:36:17

So the needle doesn't clog with acrylic?

No! The Weld-On isn't Acrylic. It "Welds", or melts it together. Its more than just an adhesive, its a chemical reaction with the Acrylic itself. And the stuff is tough.

Which weld-on did you get? The stuff I used, 13 I think, was thinner than water.

Justin showed me how to do it, stop by and ask him about it.

jd · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2009, 20:54:24 »

Thanks Todd(right?) Ima give it a try tonight. Just didn't wanna waste a needle on one joint.

Aquatic Specialists · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2009, 21:04:55 »

Do not let any Weld-On sit in the needle or leave the cap off the container it does evaporate quickly. Some advice: get it right the first time it is some pretty stong stuff and it does not take a whole lot! Put it right on the joint and move right up it fairly quickly, the stuff really spreads and penetrates well. Try it on some scraps first until you get the hang of it, just a recommendation!

jd · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2009, 21:11:48 »

Thanks Justin. I've got a few small pieces i'm gonna play around with. Might bring some with me tomorrow if I come visit you guys.

Wall_Tank · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2009, 21:16:29 »

The "weld"ing is the easy part. Getting you pieces cut exactly to size, and then polishing the edges is the fun part.

jd · « **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2009, 21:19:20 »

Tom, thats what i've heard. Luckily I'm going for function over form on this first project

Thanks for all the advice guys. Anyone looking to do acrylic should stop in to Meyers. Thanks to everyone who recommend them.

Aquatic Specialists · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2009, 21:22:38 »

Quote from: jd on August 21, 2009, 21:11:48

Thanks Justin. I've got a few small pieces i'm gonna play around with. Might bring some with me tomorrow if I come visit you guys.

That would be fine I have several peices here and some some weldon wouldn't mind give you run down man.

chromiumlux · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2009, 21:43:24 »

Hey JD
Does Meyer have Black acrylic sheeting?

Blown76mav · « **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2009, 21:45:35 »

Quote from: Wall_Tank on August 21, 2009, 21:16:29

The "weld"ing is the easy part. Getting you pieces cut exactly to size, and then polishing the edges is the fun part.

Its all easy. Make it oversized, then router off the excess, then if its a glued edge sand and polish it is a non glued edge break out the torch and flame polish it.

jd · « **Reply #16 on:** August 21, 2009, 21:47:57 »

Quote from: chromiumlux on August 21, 2009, 21:43:24

Hey JD
Does Meyer have Black acrylic sheeting?

I'm pretty sure, they have a huge warehouse. I meant to ask if they did but I completely forgot.

EDIT: I'm 99% sure. They do signage so they have to have all colors

chromiumlux · « **Reply #17 on:** August 21, 2009, 21:56:58 »

Thanks

Wall_Tank · « **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2009, 22:01:36 »

Quote from: Blown76mav on August 21, 2009, 21:45:35

Its all easy. Make it oversized, then router off the excess, then if its a glued edge sand and polish it is a non glued edge break out the torch and flame polish it.

Sanding Sucks......no matter how you look at it. We should do a essential tool list rundown in the other thread.

Blown76mav · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2009, 22:04:04 »

Or just come to the meeting to see how its done.

jd · « **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2009, 22:47:09 »

Here's a good demo on solvent welding.

Aquatic Specialists · « **Reply #21 on:** August 22, 2009, 01:23:42 »

Quote from: chromiumlux on August 21, 2009, 21:43:24

Hey JD
Does Meyer have Black acrylic sheeting?

Yes they do have black thats where i told you to go for that when you were asking. They gave me some drops of it for my brineshrimp hatcheries for free, pretty good group of guys.

chromiumlux · « **Reply #22 on:** August 22, 2009, 11:16:31 »

Thanks Justin
I will be up to see you soon.

jd · « **Reply #23 on:** August 22, 2009, 11:34:17 »

Did my first joint last night, looks pretty good. Just a few bubbles, but the pieces where saw cut and I used a brush no a syringe. Now I gotta haul this all to my parents house so I can use my dad's router/wholesaws

TechGuy · « **Reply #24 on:** August 22, 2009, 17:37:51 »

Quote from: jd on August 22, 2009, 11:34:17

Did my first joint last night, looks pretty good. Just a few bubbles, but the pieces where saw cut and I used a brush no a syringe. Now I gotta haul this all to my parents house so I can use my dad's router/wholesaws

Practice man! The stuff is weird. I was reading about its "Capillary Action", thats what they called it. Then you actually use it, and its odd. It gets sucked up into the joints, very cool stuff.

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