Lexan for Homeade Door

[mllud]

I found this source for you. They seem to have quite a few different shapes, materials, etc. I've seen several of these used in the boating industry as edge trim. You might also have a look at motor home parts & repairs too. They also use this stuff.
http://www.outwater.com/promo/uchannel/?gclid=CJum6pDG5ZMCFRUdsgodwkTBaA
Are you looking for just a trim cover or something that would be used in fastening or hingeing?

They have what I am looking for.I think they only sell 100ft coils. Im looking for a channel to serve as an insulator between the Lexan and the frame.In going to build a frame to hinge from.
I could probably use an old inertube.Ill search my supplies. Thanks Mike

 

[Bandit1047]

They have what I am looking for.I think they only sell 100ft coils. Im looking for a channel to serve as an insulator between the Lexan and the frame.In going to build a frame to hinge from.
I could probably use an old inertube.Ill search my supplies. Thanks Mike

The U chanel that I used had a rubber weather strip attached. They use this in many applications around doors in excavators to trucks, I just don't know where you would find a small 10 ft. piece. I did use a router to cut the edge down to about .175 to fit the U channel to the door. Lowe's carries a rubber weatherstrip with glue on one side that may work for you. I think you can get it in sizes about 1/4 X 1" or 1/2 X 1" .Joe

 

[mllud]

The U chanel that I used had a rubber weather strip attached. They use this in many applications around doors in excavators to trucks, I just don't know where you would find a small 10 ft. piece. I did use a router to cut the edge down to about .175 to fit the U channel to the door. Lowe's carries a rubber weatherstrip with glue on one side that may work for you. I think you can get it in sizes about 1/4 X 1" or 1/2 X 1" .Joe

joe
I did find something very similar on a auto restoration website. That makes a clean edge. Ive seen that same material used to hold seat covers on around the edges,only without the weatherstrip. I think this company should have what I need. I havent called to see what lengths they sell. http://www.trimco.info/edge-trim.html Your pictures helped give me some direction. Especially with the hinges. Thanks Mike

 

[langoley]

joe
I did find something very similar on a auto restoration website. That makes a clean edge. Ive seen that same material used to hold seat covers on around the edges,only without the weatherstrip. I think this company should have what I need. I havent called to see what lengths they sell. http://www.trimco.info/edge-trim.html Your pictures helped give me some direction. Especially with the hinges. Thanks Mike

If you are still looking for a door there is one on Ebay , it is at $100 right now,shipping is kind of high at $97.00.

 

[mllud]

If you are still looking for a door there is one on Ebay , it is at $100 right now,shipping is kind of high at $97.00.

Langoley
Thanks for the tip. I have made one out of lexan.
Mike

 

[xtreem3d]

Langoley
Thanks for the tip. I have made one out of lexan.
Mike

hi mike,
got any pics of your project?
steve

 

[mllud]

hi mike,
got any pics of your project?
steve

Steve
I will get some. My son got married and took his digital camera with him.
Your up to three N/H loaders. Thats a sign that your doing something. Now is a good time to buy a good used skid steers. I cant believe what they are selling for. Ill get the pictures by the end of the week .
Mike

 

[xtreem3d]

Steve
I will get some. My son got married and took his digital camera with him.
Your up to three N/H loaders. Thats a sign that your doing something. Now is a good time to buy a good used skid steers. I cant believe what they are selling for. Ill get the pictures by the end of the week .
Mike

mike,
congrats on the wedding !!!!
as far as the skids go i have been fairly patient looking on the "net" at sales and auctions (ebay) so for once i really got a few good deals , will keep an eye out for some pics
steve

 

[Earthwerks Unlimited]

My New Holland manual says the door is 1" thick. When choosing a plastic material you have not only consider cost but the type of material too--Lexan is soft and not as rigid by nature as acrylic. Lexan being soft means it scratches easily unless it is hard-coated which adds to the cost. You'll have to be very careful how you clean the window too--most likely you won't be able to use anything but a spray bottle and a soaked rag to gently clean it--and dust will scratch it---so forget about using a windshield wiper. Then there is optical clarity: since it will likely be at a slight angle, it could have refractive characteristics sort of like when you look through water --things aren't really where they are. And how you mount is critical too. A strong door on flimsy hinges and latch hardware, or hardware placed too close to the edge of the material can crack and breakaway. A cheap alternative is welded wire mesh fencing like Tractor Supply sells in 5x10' sheets---it comes 2"x2" sq, openings all the way up to 6" sq.. This is found on excavator and dozer cabs and skidders. It can be a bit hard on the eyes to see through. You could make it attach to the existing door with washers welded on the ends of the mesh itself.

 

[krunchkat99]

My New Holland manual says the door is 1" thick. When choosing a plastic material you have not only consider cost but the type of material too--Lexan is soft and not as rigid by nature as acrylic. Lexan being soft means it scratches easily unless it is hard-coated which adds to the cost. You'll have to be very careful how you clean the window too--most likely you won't be able to use anything but a spray bottle and a soaked rag to gently clean it--and dust will scratch it---so forget about using a windshield wiper. Then there is optical clarity: since it will likely be at a slight angle, it could have refractive characteristics sort of like when you look through water --things aren't really where they are. And how you mount is critical too. A strong door on flimsy hinges and latch hardware, or hardware placed too close to the edge of the material can crack and breakaway. A cheap alternative is welded wire mesh fencing like Tractor Supply sells in 5x10' sheets---it comes 2"x2" sq, openings all the way up to 6" sq.. This is found on excavator and dozer cabs and skidders. It can be a bit hard on the eyes to see through. You could make it attach to the existing door with washers welded on the ends of the mesh itself.

I am interested in seeing some pics to if possible. I have to tackle that project soon. Steve

 

[Sven]

I am interested in seeing some pics to if possible. I have to tackle that project soon. Steve

Bobcat has A Forestry Kit...Its an upgraded ROPs FOPs, protection for lights, hydraulic couplers and other stuff. Main part of it is the Door- That thing is something like 3/4" Poly Carb- Its practically bullet proof... Check it out http://www.bobcat.com/publicadmin/viewArticle.html?id=5744

 

[scott321789]

Bobcat has A Forestry Kit...Its an upgraded ROPs FOPs, protection for lights, hydraulic couplers and other stuff. Main part of it is the Door- That thing is something like 3/4" Poly Carb- Its practically bullet proof... Check it out http://www.bobcat.com/publicadmin/viewArticle.html?id=5744

Hi Guys.
We are introducing our Heavy duty 1/2 inch thick Lexan Polycarbonate door for all Case, Bobcat and Caterpiller skid steers. The 1/2 inch heavy duty doors will be priced from $899 to $1199 depending on the Model and year of skid steer. Comes with all hardware, door thresholds, and hinges (male and female) to make mounting easy and effortless.
We presently make a lighter duty, but still strong 1/4 inch Lexan Polycarbonate door and cab enclosure kit for most all Cat, bobcat and Case models. Contact us if you need a custom door designed for your safety! We can get er' Done!
Thermfast Industries
[email protected]
Toll free: 1 866 924 7355
Click here or paste to get to our ebay link:
http://stores.ebay.com/Thermfast-industries

 

[scott321789]

Bobcat has A Forestry Kit...Its an upgraded ROPs FOPs, protection for lights, hydraulic couplers and other stuff. Main part of it is the Door- That thing is something like 3/4" Poly Carb- Its practically bullet proof... Check it out http://www.bobcat.com/publicadmin/viewArticle.html?id=5744

For anyone interested, we offer a variety of Lexan Polycarbonate Skid steer doors and enclosures for pretty reasonable prices. You can check us out at our ebay store by clicking the link below. 1/4 Lexan polycarbonate up to 3/4 inch thick Marguard for the true Brush hogger!
http://stores.ebay.com/Thermfast-industries

or call us Toll free at 1 866 924 7355
or email us at [email protected]

 

[allbrite]

For anyone interested, we offer a variety of Lexan Polycarbonate Skid steer doors and enclosures for pretty reasonable prices. You can check us out at our ebay store by clicking the link below. 1/4 Lexan polycarbonate up to 3/4 inch thick Marguard for the true Brush hogger!
http://stores.ebay.com/Thermfast-industries

or call us Toll free at 1 866 924 7355
or email us at [email protected]

Check out your local sign shop for 3/16 lexan with uv coating on one side. There are likely to have a off cut you can get at a good price. Don't use plexi it will break most like when your trying to drill or cut it.