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I probably should not post this, as it will not generate customer confidence, but I want to say, this is the only one out of thousands that snapped like this.  It takes an awful lot of force to break 3/4 thick material that is 16 inches deep.   Like being dropped from 2 stories high.  I also need to say, my fedex service and pricing etc, is the best.  There is no complaints here. Again, 99.9 percent of shipments don't have damage, just showing the unusual.



 

Another composite of my beekeeping hobby and my work materials.
Kind of unnecessary for most people, but I like to go to meetings, and
pass out the premium honey product.  I don't have enough honey to sell, but maybe one day.. It holds 14 one pound bottles.
It is made out of 3/8 acrylic, added a significant amount of weight, but I thought 1/4" might not be thick enough.

Nothing earth shaking here, just a taller acrylic end table to meet some customer inquires,
I have been selling quite a few, of a similar table, at 22" high,
so when I added this I expected a good response,
but you never know. Most of the time these size tables are only 1/2 by other vedors,
but I like the 3/4" plus it makes it suitable for use as a "bench".
The best pictures are at my ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/acrylic-tables-southeastflorida
It is listed at $190 plus $29 shipping,

The picture speaks most here.  



1.25" thick material is a little over kill, but why should I stop now. One inch, or 3/4 would also work with this height. 
I just wait for an idea about what to laser, and do it for my own pleasure.  

A plastics distributor commissioned the edge work on this clear acrylic pool table cover.  
Bill Flores ( bflores@piedmontplastics.com )  sent me this picture from his client. 
Feel free to contact him directly, for more information. 
I like the large, hand hold reveal sizing of the sheet.  It is a practical convenience; 
The thickness choice, of 1/2" was well thought out. 
It is substantial without being too heavy.

At 22 hlgh x 20 long, it fits a middle range for end tables.  But the super thick shelves and rods (3") drive the price up to a limited market. This one is only on ebay, and a trial of just two stock tables to see how it goes. Product design is like therapy, for me. 

My dad is selling his victorian house build by railroad magnate Laughlin about 100 years ago. They used to rent the lawn for weddings.  They originally intended to do a bed and breakfast, but it would heed a lot of ramps etc. , It is really cool 3 basemens, one with a large indoor pool, has an old time hand pull rope elevator,  When sitting on the porch, the elevation from lake is real  peaceful.  You would not think you are in Florida. The following from a another site listing:  

http://xfinity.comcast.net/slideshow/finance-gianthomesbargainprices/4/

13-Bedroom Mediterranean Estate, Mount Dora, Florida
Price: $2 Million

This residence of 18,000 square feet is situated on 10 acres overlooking a lake. The house has 41 rooms including 13 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Designed by Pittsburgh architect Edgar Vigners Seeler, it also includes an indoor pool with shower. There are 13 fireplaces. Outside, a huge porch, formal gardens, a workshop with separate apartment above and a two-story boathouse make up the rest of the property. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPcRSVLJ7H4&feature=youtu.be

Thicker acrylic rods are available in the more reasonable "extruded" grade, at plastics distributors.  To do this 2.5" rod in cast would triple the item price, and no one wants to pay that.  Visually and utility wise, the two grades, cast, and extruded are almost unidentifiable.  Only when you fabricate with them, do you see the difference. 

Even the overkill thickness of top and bottom at one inch, is shipping insurance.  That is why I discontiued this table a couple years ago. But now the price is higher.  You can find this table at my ebay listing. 

In the 80's and 90's these plastic bases with glass tops were a staple of my business. The dining height version was very popular, especially in Naples, Fl. where the apartments are small.  The visually clear bases don't crowd out the space. It is the best of both material properties.  The more scratch resistant glass top, with the more break resistant acrylic plastic bases. Plus they can be arranged about 6 different ways. 

Totally designed by my customer, this is a cool one.  All I supplied was the 1/2" thick polished acrylic sheet.  He mounted aluminum tube feet, fan, and led strip. It has a utility function and a cool appearance. A winner, in my opinion. I probably won't market, because it is such a high end specialty item.  

Everything on ebay is about price, but some clients, have a certain look and higher budget, for these super thick tables. It is functional overkill, but visually a plus for some.  This customer, had a flank concept in mind.  I have seen a few of these.  It is innovative. They didn't even ask about a table twice as wide. Maybe the glisten from the "break" between the two tables is an added visual enhancement.  These one inch acrylic cocktail tables  are nearly twice the price, for good reason, my shipping and material costs are double. 
 

I made some acrylic table top displays for a Fort Lauderdale Celebrate Recovery Group. 
They had to be durable and lightweight, as they cart them to meetings every Friday at 6:00PM at
Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  It is more than just an addiction rehab group. 

This 24" high table has round glass tiles epoxy glued to the top of the acrylic c table. 
Like many here, I made it for my own amusement, it is not practical as a finished product.
I ended up giving it away, to sell on ebay, would create problems, with returns, if glue was not 
"fine" furniture grade. I can't blame them.

This custom shelf unit is 14 diameter wide at base. Really a good neighbor ordered it.
It is not the type of thing I specialize in, but I had some thick rod offcuts, so it worked out good.
The space between shelves is 5.5" making total height about 30". Even the flat sheets are slightly 
overkill, or luxury thickness at 3/8.  This doesn't knock down, but at least the visuals are better 
with no metal bolts.

We are making about one or two of these custom size coffee tables a week.  I warn the potential customer that the quote will be much higher than a similar stock item, but they understand.  All sorts of room style pictures have been submitted. Some totally modern, some contemporary, some eclectic.  Oversize sheets are needed in the very wide tables. My material costs then are much higher per foot rate. That is because the plastics distributors, are not too keen to stock 10 or 12 foot long sheets, if there is very little call for it.

This table is about 58" long x 16 deep x 18 high x 3/4 thick material.  Really one inch thick would have been better, but that would double price. There are some California companies making a 1.5, a luxury, and slight overkill, but nice anyway.

Another lighted tron style cane, constructed, worn, and photogrphy by my customer.  Many thanks for their product feedback, and project dedication. They had fun with the process of designing and working it out.  Very sorry, but I don't have a clue what the specific hardware used, they sorted out those detials.

My friend hangs out at a Spanish foods store, nearby.  He has a lot of friends there, so when they requested a cabinet to hold their specialty breads, he wanted to impress them. You might notice the slight overkill by using 3/8 material thickness. It helps with the "wrack" or out of square tendency with large doors like this.  Sometimes the stores have a decent budget, for displays, knowing they can shelve the food without individually wrapping it.  Otherwise the inspectors with only give them a few days to comply. 

Front page of the December issue has 2 end tables manufactured by me, placed in a somewhat unconventional way. But I am finding out, there is no standard. It is common to see unexpected, mixes of traditional, and contemporary placed side by side. Designers do not always have an eclectic mix, but there is no visual shock to it anymore. I have to pickup an issue, and see if there is a source credit for the tables. About a year ago, a console I make, was featured, in a Washington DC newspaper. That created a hugh spike in traffic, and sales, not only of the console but other pieces. Like the cliche, you can't buy that kind of promotion.

The table is one of about 20 items on my ebay listings. My ebay member name is southeastflorida. The table is also at http://www.acrylicparts.com/acrylicendtables.html but the ebay listing is here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/270508144616?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

This clear box has a green effect. It is used at trade shows, and hospital displays to better divert medical supplies. A recovery operation, for those in need. I am glad the customer took the lid loose with him, and sealed the boxes up himself. Maybe it is paranoia, about non existent germs. I am not sure, if some of these are used supplies.

I am 11 years out of advanced throat cancer treatments, and in good health. So, I have a lot of respect for those in the medical industry, as I feel they saved my life. I had no faith, but they and my family propped me up with love and faith, that I would survive, and I did.
I am convinced many physical aliments are have a spiritual causation.
One option is healing through healthy relationships, both people and God.
An inner healing is what I am talking about.
Healing that comes from relationships, is often overlooked.

One father, had a very special gift in mind, for his daughter.
Quite a bit of planning went into this, somewhat simple design.
A small "hatch" is in the back to fill it.
It was local pickup, so shipping was not an issue.
We are not sure if any insect inclusions will somewhere down the road,
cause major problems. Just a possibility.

The father supplied the stock, drawer units.