What material do you use for a case window?

[BlackFalcon]

I've heard that there's something called Lexan Lexcon or something that's good. What is it? What do you guys use? I hear plain old plexiglass isn't to good because it will scratch.
Plus, what do you use to attach it to the case: crews/bolts or some form of glue?
Edit: I forgot. I also wanted to ask what you guys think it would cost to get a hole cut in my case at a metal shop or something. Its a moderately complicated design. Not just a square window. I want it to look good and I know I won't do that good a job. Besides, I don't have the tools.

 

[Mikewarrior2]

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That's mine.. I used GE brand Lexan. I wouldn't used standard plexiglass(cracks too easily when drilling/cutting it). If cost is an issue, i'd look into the Lucite stuff. Its priced in between lexan and plexiglass.

I used bolts, with weatherstripping to seal out the edges.



Mike

 

[helloedchen]

I'd go with lucite if you're a cheap bastard like me 😀

 

[ApacheXMD]

i went with plain ol' plexiglass brand plexiglass
cuz i'm the cheapest bastard of them all

-patchy

 

[helloedchen]

i thought plexi was the most expensive?

 

[cautery]

LEXAN is definitely the way to go. It has much better visual clarity and is easier to machine.

 

[Mikewarrior2]

lucite is fairly easy too, but I really, really suggest that everybody stay away from the Home depot Plexiglass "the generic one" ... it has the clear plastic covering. That stuff is absolute junk.


Mike