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marc - 06 Jul 2007 16:12 GMT

I need to make a replacement cylindrical window for an old model I'm
making. About 1" in diameter, 3/4" tall. Any suggestions?? I've
thought about heating up a metal rod, they wrapping a thin piece of
plexi around it, but I'm not sure if that will craze the inside.

Help?

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frank - 06 Jul 2007 17:26 GMT

How about clear 1" tubing, like from Plastruct? Or maybe a clear
1" or so plastic bottle?

> I need to make a replacement cylindrical window for an old model I'm
> making. About 1" in diameter, 3/4" tall. Any suggestions?? I've
> thought about heating up a metal rod, they wrapping a thin piece of
> plexi around it, but I'm not sure if that will craze the inside.
>
> Help?

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The Keeper - 07 Jul 2007 07:54 GMT

> How about clear 1" tubing, like from Plastruct? Or maybe a clear
> 1" or so plastic bottle?
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I'm not envisioning your finished product well but most blister
packaging can provide you with a good starting point. You can also go
to most glass/plastic suppliers and they can provide you with a
variety of sheet or tubing.

You may need to make a "master" or form then drape your plastic over
that and then use a hair dryer or heat gun (on low!) to melt the
plastic over it. One or two practice sessions should result in a good
final product.
hth
The Keeper

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