Source needed for 12” clear acrylic tube

[TitaniumBat]

If anyone can help it’ll be an RPF member. I’m looking for the best/cheapest source for a 12” diameter clear acrylic tube. I only need a 2’ section.

I have a 7 yr old son who just loves Terminators … I know completely my fault. He already has my full scale endo skull on his bookshelf but I also have a ¼ scale endo skeleton that I want him to have. So I had a great idea yesterday for a custom display stand which would protect it from him and his friends. I thought about doing a wall mounted tube display like the endo arm or alien status tube. The problem is sourcing out the tube. I’ve done some research and also looked through old threads here but I’m not finding anything in my price range. It may be out of my range but I thought I would check here before giving up.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

 

[Raffles]

Depends what country you're in. I know a few suppliers over here in the UK.

 

[TitaniumBat]

Depends what country you're in. I know a few suppliers over here in the UK.

Thanks Raffles ~ I'm in the US. I just updated my profile ... DOH!

 

[tim]

McMaster-Carr is your friend. Check here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#acrylic-tubing/=311mzg.

 

[Zombie Killer]

You can try here also.

http://www.delviesplastics.com

 

[division 6]

Make sure to get Cast not extruded.

 

[TitaniumBat]

Thanks Everyone I appreciate the input.

Tim I think that site is the best I've seen so far. And while $180 isn't cheap it's holding one of my prize possesions so I think it's a good investment. Not sure if I should go with the thicker 1/4" wall or will the 1/8" be good enought ... not does anyone have any thoughts?

Division 6 Thanks I almost didn't pay attention to that when I was searching initially and I know it makes a huge difference.

 

[darth_myeek]

Thanks Everyone I appreciate the input.

Tim I think that site is the best I've seen so far. And while $180 isn't cheap it's holding one of my prize possesions so I think it's a good investment. Not sure if I should go with the thicker 1/4" wall or will the 1/8" be good enought ... not does anyone have any thoughts?

Division 6 Thanks I almost didn't pay attention to that when I was searching initially and I know it makes a huge difference.

Example of Tap Plastics extruded. Wall thickness is not uniform & there is a visible grain makes this worthless for anything other than a wiffle ball bat.