[Jukebox-list] 1650 Dome

[dirksenj at bellsouth.net]

Many people use the term "plexiglass" to describe any clear plastic sheet, 
but if you order plexiglass, it's made from acrylic. Acrylic has great 
clarity, but is brittle. You want to order polycarbonate sheet (trade name 
Lexan).

It is difficult for most homeowners without special tools to bend Lexan 
nicely. Even if your oven was big enough, you will surely mar the surface 
installing it. I would use no greater than 1/8 inch thickness to try and 
bend it as is. You will need some spacer material to put inside the dome 
frame channel.

I personally don't care for plastic domes - they attract dust and scratch 
easily no matter how gently you wipe. They are flimsy when you prop them up. 
I would wait for an original dome to show up on ebay or splurge at Christmas 
time to buy a repro. Good luck,

Jim
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Young" <gazzyoung_uk at yahoo.co.uk>
To: "Jukebox mailing list" <jukebox-list at lists.netlojix.com>
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 7:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Jukebox-list] 1650 Dome


> Hi Jackie, regarding your plexiglass, be careful it is
> the right stuff. When work in on my 2204 wurlitzer
> years ago, I remember using a sheet of plexiglass type
> material sold from hardware stores. It lasted a short
> while before I heard a strange cracking noise and the
> whole thing shattered like a windscreen. I ended up
> using a product called Lexan (not sure if it is
> available in the US). This is a far superior product
> and can withstand the strain put on the bend. I know
> how you feel about getting the bend in place. I
> struggled by myself for hours too. If I remember, some
> strong clamps came in handy. Sorry cant be of any more
> help. Good luck. If possible, can you get an original
> glass?
>
> Gary
>
>
> --- etreble7 <etreble7 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> OH MY GOSH!!  You all know how I think I have the
>> most understanding husband EVER?  well..........my
>> luck may have run out.  We spent
>> hours...hours...trying to put in a piece of
>> plexiglass for the dome on the 1650.  If there is a
>> trick I will sell my soul for it!!
>>
>> What we decided was that the Alum. Frame of the Dome
>> was too flimsey and the shape kept changing while we
>> were bending the glass.  He's gone for a walk around
>> the block and I am asking for any advice.......there
>> must be something we didn't think of.
>>
>> Thanks so much,
>> Jackie
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