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Is hdpe good for a box?

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qazplm341
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I have been searching through threads and other than lexan, people have talked about this stuff, hdpe. Is it good for sliding? also, how thick should it be?
Nov 7 2005 4:28PM
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joetyson
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i have it, its fine so far its softer than lexan or plexi i did 1-4 inch thick
Nov 7 2005 6:37PM
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Taydawg197
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i just ordered 1/4 inch HDPE i hear it slides like butter.
Nov 8 2005 4:53PM
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BigJew
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I'm just guessing but does hdpe stand for

HIGH DENSITY POLYETHELANE?
Nov 8 2005 6:36PM
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qazplm341
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^ yea
Nov 8 2005 6:37PM
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qazplm341
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$50 for 16 sqft at 1/4 in, is this stuff worth it? sliding and durability wise.

wouldn't other stuff such as acrylic or plexiglass shatter in the cold?

i am building a flat down flat box.
Nov 8 2005 6:39PM
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Kendo
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where the fuck did u find it at that price?
Nov 10 2005 3:18PM
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Galin
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ya, thats a pretty good deal... i think
Nov 10 2005 3:54PM
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qazplm341
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so is that a good deal or not? It's from usplastics.com

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=72&product%5Fid=10369&MSCSProfile=95385A1F52DEA1A229D5B37542054464DD04101E86F208ACB794B0B4430BACE3236A1D3C8FB049908799EB66F0099909B90BDCFF2BBE4F1303D85F0D5D6A85C2CEF2927DE3055C3DFB626E8A62D88B33CBE67C8CD2F693954F11B431D4260F126F2D6BEA7106F1A6B3108AE31EEEC6D596AECDB3A0620078CF425EB640CFEB1EB6A05049F6068195
Nov 10 2005 5:05PM
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BigJew
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Just remember it's going to cost a lot for shipping
Nov 10 2005 6:11PM
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qazplm341
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actually, i just found somewhere close to my house where a 1 ft x 4 ft hdpe sheet is $12. Still, is it worth it since i need 4 pieces?
Nov 10 2005 7:12PM
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