Does anyone know where to get UHMW in 3/4 or 1 inch thick pieces? I called a couple of places here in St. Louis looking for drops but haven't had any luck. I've seen it on ebay but haven't really seen any bargains.
Does anyone know where to get UHMW in 3/4 or 1 inch thick pieces? I called a couple of places here in St. Louis looking for drops but haven't had any luck. I've seen it on ebay but haven't really seen any bargains.
Woodcraft has a "grab bag" that usually includes pieces like you describe. Or, just go into a Woodcraft store and pick up whatever pieces you need.
http://www.woodcraft.com
I'm sure there are other sources, too...but this one is convenient for me. There's a Woodcraft that's in Dallas.
-- Chuck Knight
If there is a Woodcraft store near you they carry a pack of assortect UHMW drops fairly cheap. The assortment generally includes 3/4" and 1" stock.
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4299
Impressive, the same response posted at essentially the same time
There is a Woodcraft store in St. Louis ( Creve Coeur) also a Rockler store ( Bridgeton) that may have some. Go to onlinemetals.com they have it in 3/4 inch and 1 inch thicknesses.
Thanks
I checked and Woodcrafters is here in town. I'll give them a call tomorrow to see if they have the 3 lb bag in stock. I'm getting closer to starting my cnc mill.
I went to the Rockler stores website and they have uhmw 4'' X 24'' X 3/4''
for 17.99. I might be better off getting the bigger piece. I should have asked sooner. I spent a bunch of time calling around trying to find this stuff.
Ask and ye shall recieve. Forums are great... huh.
McMater-Carr has just about any size and type you might want, and they have the fastest shipping you'll ever find. http://mcmaster.com
Gerry
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Try professionalplastics.com . I always check Mcmaster and Proffesional and online metals. Each one has better prices on things than the others.
Thes people sell some uhmw and stuff made with uhmw - if the size you need isn't there call them and ask - maybe you can get just what you need there or find out where they get big sheets.
http://www.ptreeusa.com/uhmw_list.htm