local source for acrylic rod?

siropa · #1 10/02/2007, 09:05 AM

any one seen small diameter acrylic rod locally? 3/4" or 1/4". I called the places in the yellow pages that I thought would have it and either they didn't or were only industrial suppliers.

Looking for a bit more structure for some of the live rock i'm binding together. If someone has another DIY solution that will substitute for the rod, i'm all ears.

jmkarcz · #2 10/02/2007, 09:44 AM

I'll call you...

bigreef74 · #3 10/02/2007, 11:17 AM

Galaxy hobby in Appleton

siropa · #4 10/02/2007, 11:20 AM

thanks guys.

daddavis1 · #5 10/02/2007, 11:27 AM

Before you buy I have some I'm not using. Its solid rod and needs a good home. I don't have 1/2" though. Midland Plastics here in Green Bay has Acrylic Rod for sale. Contact Carol Ghonsuli [CGhonsuli@Midlandplastics.com] and see if she has any.

siropa · #6 10/02/2007, 11:30 AM

What size do you have?

after talking to jason, i'm sure midland has exactly what I need, but i'm not going to be able to get up there soon. I can probably order it and get it delivered before I get to GB.

Aquabucket · #7 10/02/2007, 11:37 AM

Midland is were I got mine. The 1/4" stuff is pretty cheap but it gets more expensive as you go thicker.

MrZ · #8 10/02/2007, 01:16 PM

I've heard fiberglass arrow shafts are the ticket. Never used them personally, but it makes sense.

lostdragon · #9 10/02/2007, 07:26 PM

eagle supply and plastics in appleton

FEEDERFISH · #10 10/02/2007, 07:38 PM

http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=147&

siropa · #11 10/02/2007, 07:51 PM

I tried eagle. they said they don't sell to individuals.

Thanks feederfish. I know all kinds of places online, but was looking for something to use tonight.

daddavis1 hooked me up with some stuff to try. all set for now.

lostdragon · #12 10/03/2007, 12:41 AM

they always did for me

lostdragon · #13 10/03/2007, 12:55 AM

i would just go there as a walk in. don't just call them.they might even have cut offs that you could get.

siropa · #14 10/03/2007, 12:58 AM

perhaps that is the difference. I did call.

lostdragon · #15 10/03/2007, 01:00 AM

if that dosn't work let me know. i know people there.

siropa · #16 10/03/2007, 01:10 AM

thanks, but I should be good for now. I got some pieces from daddavis1 earlier today.

MrZ · #17 10/03/2007, 09:51 AM

I used to raid eagle's scrap bin all the time back in the 90s. They were great and I used to get some awesome cutoffs of tubing and sheet. Rememer when a 6in diameter venturi skimmer was the coolest thing in reefing? They don't officially sell to non-business accounts anymore and aren't nearly as friendly as they used to be. I have walked in recently, ignored the sign about selling to the public and bought a quart of weld-on from the lady at the desk. They didn't give my any flack buying the solvent.

lostdragon · #18 10/03/2007, 11:16 AM

i here you on the friendly part mr.z.some of the people are still friendly and help you out.

daddavis1 · #19 10/03/2007, 04:43 PM

Yah I guess that has been my experience also. I went back into Eagles machine room once when I was inquiring about custom fabrication. Pretty helpfull but mainly interested in large scale orders like any business.