damo77
Active Member
I am almost finished building an enclosure for my Bredli. The opening size is 1100 wide x 1300 tall. I am not sure if I should use 2 sliding panes of glass or a single sheet of acrylic in a timber frame.
As i see it glass will not scratch as easily but is heavier and by the time i purchase tracks and laminated or toughened glassit will be getting expensive.
With Acrylic it is easier to scratch but is lighter and allows an unobstructed view (ie no overlap). It also allows for total access to the enclosure.
What i really am not sure of is what thickness acrylic i would need if I go that way. Glass would need to be 6 or 6.4mm to be suitable with the Cowdry tracks. Acrylic i can get in 3 or 6mm.
Has anyone used acrylic before and had + or - experiences that may apply?
Really not sure which way to go right now
Any useful advice would be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance
Damian
As i see it glass will not scratch as easily but is heavier and by the time i purchase tracks and laminated or toughened glassit will be getting expensive.
With Acrylic it is easier to scratch but is lighter and allows an unobstructed view (ie no overlap). It also allows for total access to the enclosure.
What i really am not sure of is what thickness acrylic i would need if I go that way. Glass would need to be 6 or 6.4mm to be suitable with the Cowdry tracks. Acrylic i can get in 3 or 6mm.
Has anyone used acrylic before and had + or - experiences that may apply?
Really not sure which way to go right now
Any useful advice would be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance
Damian