large clear plastic bottles/cylinders??!?!/ - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

7thgear · 01-20-2014, 09:22 AM

i am looking for a cylindrical object that is about 5-7" in diameter (or more, if possible) and minimum of 1 foot in length

made from hard, clear plastic.

????

I can buy something online, but i would rather see/touch one in person to see if it fits my needs.

does a thing even exist? Home Depot?

Muskokan · 01-20-2014, 09:44 AM

After thinking hard for a good couple min... I got nothing.

My mind kept going back to an acrylic water pipe but the diameter isn't there..

What's it for?

Maybe some silicone binding a few see through buckets with the bottoms cut out? Won't look pretty but could work for something red green style.

Probably no help at all, just brainstorming

7thgear · 01-20-2014, 10:02 AM

this is basically what i want to do

an angled, eliptical piece that is stiff/ridgid and also clear

wparsons · 01-20-2014, 10:05 AM

I've seen acrylic pipe in that rough diameter before, but I couldn't tell you where. The stuff I've seen is quite thick too (~3/8"-1/2")

ZionsWrath · 01-20-2014, 10:09 AM

I know of a place that can sell you sturdy cylinders made up to 18" length and 5" diameter. You'd have to cut the ends to fit that design though. Not sure if they can make larger but you can ask them. They are also expensive, that 18x5 is $190. The link is NSFW so if you want it I'll PM you

PMPB · 01-20-2014, 10:11 AM

Yes,

it's damn expensive though....

http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?pr...-PIPE-UV-Sch40

Just google 'clear PVC pipe 6'. You might try adding Canada to see if there is a Canadian manu. or dist, or perhaps a local shop where you can pick it up.

ZionsWrath · 01-20-2014, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PMPB

Yes,

it's damn expensive though....

http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?pr...-PIPE-UV-Sch40

Just google 'clear PVC pipe 6'. You might try adding Canada to see if there is a Canadian manu. or dist, or perhaps a local shop where you can pick it up.

Looks a much better option than mine

Slartibartfast · 01-21-2014, 12:13 AM

I'm sure I've seen these in acrylic/plastic/plexi-glass/mock-glass before.

http://www.pier1.com/Cylinder-Vase/2...id=large_vases

or you can have it made to your specs. Gets pricey though.
http://www.interstateplastics.com/Ac...2=6.750&dim3=1

7thgear · 01-21-2014, 08:38 AM

thanks guys!

this would have to be low budget to be worth it though

i might actually just bend one of those flat, metal bars into a spiral for a similar effect..

when i'm done, you'll see whats up.

01-20-2014, 09:22 AM	#1
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,506 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	large clear plastic bottles/cylinders??!?!/ i am looking for a cylindrical object that is about 5-7" in diameter (or more, if possible) and minimum of 1 foot in length made from hard, clear plastic. ???? I can buy something online, but i would rather see/touch one in person to see if it fits my needs. does a thing even exist? Home Depot? __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

01-20-2014, 10:02 AM	#3
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,506 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	this is basically what i want to do an angled, eliptical piece that is stiff/ridgid and also clear Attached Images __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

01-21-2014, 08:38 AM	#9
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,506 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	thanks guys! this would have to be low budget to be worth it though i might actually just bend one of those flat, metal bars into a spiral for a similar effect.. when i'm done, you'll see whats up. __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

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01-20-2014, 09:44 AM	#2
Muskokan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: white Sport-tech Location: Ontario Posts: 676 Thanks: 204 Thanked 320 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	After thinking hard for a good couple min... I got nothing. My mind kept going back to an acrylic water pipe but the diameter isn't there.. What's it for? Maybe some silicone binding a few see through buckets with the bottoms cut out? Won't look pretty but could work for something red green style. Probably no help at all, just brainstorming

01-20-2014, 10:09 AM	#5
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I know of a place that can sell you sturdy cylinders made up to 18" length and 5" diameter. You'd have to cut the ends to fit that design though. Not sure if they can make larger but you can ask them. They are also expensive, that 18x5 is $190. The link is NSFW so if you want it I'll PM you

01-20-2014, 10:11 AM	#6
PMPB Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: BRZ Sport-tech Location: Canada Posts: 347 Thanks: 77 Thanked 182 Times in 111 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes, it's damn expensive though.... http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?pr...-PIPE-UV-Sch40 Just google 'clear PVC pipe 6'. You might try adding Canada to see if there is a Canadian manu. or dist, or perhaps a local shop where you can pick it up.

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