plexi window on a face of a box

[R3nOSlaPP]

alright guys im looking to do one on my btl box gotta show the magnet some love

my question is how thick of plexi should i get

and

can i just use caulking to seal it like on the edges of the box after ive screwed it to the box?

any help will be greatly appreciated

[RAM_Designs]

Easy way to do it is grab some 3/4" plexi and just double up 3/4" mdf on the side you want to have the window. Then just create a recessed spot for it to sit in with a 1-1.5" lip to sit on all around.

Edited July 9, 2011 by RAM_Designs

[xballking21]

iv wanted to try the same thing just wouldnt want it to blow out ahaha

[R3nOSlaPP]

Easy way to do it is grab some 3/4" plexi and just double up 3/4" mdf on the side you want to have the window. Then just create a recessed spot for it to sit in with a 1-1.5" lip to sit on all around.

3/4 is a little thick dont you think?

i was thinking around 3/8 then screw it to the box every inch to inch and a half

[kam311]

I'd go with rams idea man for sure

[JeremyN]

3/8 is fine if you want flex in the glass ..Id do no less than 3/4 or 1 inch

[6berry]

if you use 3/8 then it would probably be too thin with the btl pushing on it then it would flex and sound like poopy. 3/4" would be about right but it also depends on the size of the window

[R3nOSlaPP]

alright thanks for the replies guys

any know how expensive a 14 x 9 3/4 inch thick plexi sheet is?

Edited July 11, 2011 by R3nOSlaPP

[R3nOSlaPP]

window will be 14 inches by 9 inches

possibly smaller

[6berry]

http://www.estreetplastics.com/Clear_Acrylic_Plexiglass_Sheets_3_4_Thick_s/35.htm