Author Topic: Local Acrylic Supplies (Read 4961 times)

jd · « **on:** August 17, 2009, 00:00:25 »

Anyone know where I can get weld-on 3/4 locally? I want to try my hand at acrylic construction.

EDIT: Might as well ask where to get cell-cast acrylic too

TechGuy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2009, 01:03:07 »

Crap man. There is a place right there in Huber that has it, and I can't remember the name. Google "Acrylic, Huber Heights Ohio".

slandis3 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2009, 04:57:55 »

Meyer plastic its behind target. You can also go to the old ge polymers ( sp? ) on needmore. There acrylic is cheaper but its easier to get weld on from meyer. the place on neeedmore use to make you buy a case to get it. They have changed names since so im not sure how they do it now.

Joel · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2009, 07:17:09 »

Laird Plastics over on Valley street has it as well

Reefd Up · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2009, 07:36:28 »

We use Meyer...good place.

slandis3 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2009, 08:15:05 »

Laird now only works with people that have accounts with them

I think you need a vendor licenes.

Joel · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2009, 08:27:00 »

Quote from: slandis3 on August 17, 2009, 08:15:05

Laird now only works with people that have accounts with them I think you need a vendor licenes.

I was un aware of that but I do have an account with them.

slandis3 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2009, 08:36:24 »

Yea i called them a year or so ago trying to find a drop off and they said they only sell to people with business accounts setup with them.

How much are you looking for and what thickness do you need?

jd · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2009, 08:53:07 »

Wow thanks for the replies guys. I'm only looking to make a small frag tank. I need some 4 pieces 7"x24" and about .25" thick.

slandis3 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2009, 08:59:31 »

do you need a bottom pc?

jd · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2009, 09:21:21 »

Ah, its 7"x7"x24" a SMALL frag tank.

slandis3 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:30:59 »

ok but you still need 5pc's 4 sides and a bottom.

jd · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:33:39 »

Hehe, sorry. Haven't explained myself well. Using 3 of the 7"x24" as sides and the bottom, cutting the other one up for ends and braces.

TechGuy · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:38:45 »

You also have to take into consideration the thickness of the acrylic, or your box won't have corners lol.

jd · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:44:33 »

Hehe, yeah. I'm not super concerned about the size. Just looking for something about that size to mount over my sump. My idea is too feed the frag tank with a branch off my return pump then drain the water back into the sump. My stand is pretty tall so I have alot of room under the tank. So I'm gonna grow mangroves in the sump and cheato under the frag tank. That way I can use one light for all of that. Any suggestions or idea?

slandis3 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:50:43 »

Sounds like a neat idea but keep in mind. your frags will require light between 10k and 20k where your micro alges require 5-6.6k lighting.

jd · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:52:01 »

Hummm.... Whats about the mangroves?

I had considered a clip-on light under the frag tank for the cheato.

slandis3 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:58:41 »

the mangroves require the same light as the cheato. the clip-on light would probably work.

jd · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2009, 12:14:13 »

The light I will be running is a CF fixture. With one actinic bulb and one 6500K. Will that work?

slandis3 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2009, 12:27:30 »

well you could get it a try and see how your frags respond.

jd · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2009, 12:32:27 »

Gah! So many things to think about! Maybe I'll scrap the mangroves and split my fuge in half longways. cheato on one side and frag on the other.

TechGuy · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2009, 13:43:32 »

Thats something I didn't think to ask. What kind of frags are you thinking man? SPS?

Got a good skimmer? Frags are slimy.

jd · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2009, 14:29:51 »

I've got all sorts of stuff, mainly softies and some sps a few lps.

Is Meyer a place I can just walk into?

slandis3 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2009, 15:04:58 »

Quote from: jd on August 17, 2009, 14:29:51

Is Meyer a place I can just walk into?

Yes they are open untill 5pm they are in the grey building. They have a small sign by there door.

jd · « **Reply #24 on:** August 17, 2009, 15:12:26 »

Do you happen to know the price of a small can of weld-on 4?

Thanks for all your help.

slandis3 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 17, 2009, 15:15:49 »

about $10

jd · « **Reply #26 on:** August 17, 2009, 15:22:30 »

Their Acrylic prices decent?

How about I ask some more questions

Kenn · « **Reply #27 on:** August 17, 2009, 15:50:06 »

Could one of the admins take a look and rename this thread?

Great info is being posted that could use a better heading now that it has expanded

I think it is great BTW. I am getting info on how to design and build a HOB refugium for my 26g so this has been great

jd · « **Reply #28 on:** August 17, 2009, 15:56:02 »

Ken, I agree, This thread needs a more descriptive title. 'Local Acrylic Supplies' or something of the sort. If I can sneak out of work early today I want to see their store.

jd · « **Reply #29 on:** August 17, 2009, 16:21:05 »

Thanks slandis.

chromiumlux · « **Reply #30 on:** August 17, 2009, 19:21:30 »

Well that's a fine how do ya do! I was getting ready to go see these guys for an in tank fuge I'm gettin ready to build inside a 40 breeder. I do run a body shop and perhaps I can swing an account with them. Never hurts to try.
How about that Meyer Plastics--Do the only sell to business accts?

jd · « **Reply #31 on:** August 17, 2009, 19:27:58 »

Quote from: chromiumlux on August 17, 2009, 19:21:30

Well that's a fine how do ya do! I was getting ready to go see these guys for an in tank fuge I'm gettin ready to build inside a 40 breeder. I do run a body shop and perhaps I can swing an account with them. Never hurts to try.

Please do a build thread on that, I'd love to see it come to life.

Andy, I was looking at acrylic sheets here:

http://www.estreetplastics.com/Plexiglass_Sheets_Clear_s/21.htm

Let me know if you want to do a order with me, they have a good discount for 10 or more sheets. I can get it shipped to my work (or yours it seems) for cheaper shipping.

If anyone else wants in, feel free to speak up!

slandis3 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 17, 2009, 19:38:20 »

Quote from: chromiumlux on August 17, 2009, 19:21:30

Well that's a fine how do ya do! I was getting ready to go see these guys for an in tank fuge I'm gettin ready to build inside a 40 breeder. I do run a body shop and perhaps I can swing an account with them. Never hurts to try.
How about that Meyer Plastics--Do the only sell to business accts?

Anyone can walk right in and buy anything

chromiumlux · « **Reply #33 on:** August 17, 2009, 19:41:18 »

Thanks Slandis

jd · « **Reply #34 on:** August 17, 2009, 19:44:12 »

How are the prices at Meyer?

slandis3 · « **Reply #35 on:** August 17, 2009, 20:15:23 »

there weldon is cheaper than anyone else local. There acrylic is somewhat higher but they are the easiest to deal with. You can walk in and place your order. Most others make you call in your order.

TechGuy · « **Reply #36 on:** August 17, 2009, 20:38:50 »

Do they cut it for you at Meyers?

JD did you check Lowes? They have 1/4" Acrylic. They will cut it aswell, but I would double, wait scratch that, triple check the cuts. I built a sump with their fine cuts once. Lets say it didn't work out well.

slandis3 · « **Reply #37 on:** August 17, 2009, 20:40:35 »

Lowe's doesn't sell cell cast acrylic. They sell extruded. Yes they will cut it for you. I don't remember if they charge or not though.

jd · « **Reply #38 on:** August 17, 2009, 20:43:54 »

Last I heard the cuts for acrylic are $.25 each. They cut glass free.

I know that to order weld-on it costs you and arm and a leg. There is some special permit you have to get (last I remember) I may order the acrylic online and get the weld-on there as well as a few test pieces.

jd · « **Reply #39 on:** August 21, 2009, 13:19:27 »

Going to Meyer today. I'll write down some prices in case anyone wants to know.

Kenn · « **Reply #40 on:** August 21, 2009, 13:37:50 »

Quote from: jd on August 21, 2009, 13:19:27

Going to Meyer today. I'll write down some prices in case anyone wants to know.

Thanks! I know I would be interested in pricing.

jd · « **Reply #41 on:** August 21, 2009, 13:39:54 »

Ken, any thickness or size you're interested in?

Blown76mav · « **Reply #42 on:** August 21, 2009, 15:19:48 »

Quote from: jd on August 21, 2009, 13:19:27

Going to Meyer today. I'll write down some prices in case anyone wants to know.

I'm interested in prices on 48x96 (4x8ft) 1/2 and 1/4 thick

Thanks

jd · « **Reply #43 on:** August 21, 2009, 15:26:50 »

Will check for you Lonnie.

Blown76mav · « **Reply #44 on:** August 21, 2009, 15:30:33 »

Thanks

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