[SML] Plexi Tabletop Strength

[Ben Hain]

It's the cast / crew leaning on it during breaks in rehearsals that will be a problem. 

Ben

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Subject: Re: [SML] Plexi Tabletop Strength

> My designer would like a table that is only supported by a pedestal at 
> it's center. The top is plexiglas and 42" in diameter. The pedestal is 
> 12" in diameter. What thickness of plexi do I need to make sure it's 
> strong enough to be used as a table? I'm leaning towards 3/4", but I'd 
> love a second opinion.

Do you have some plexiglass in house for experimentation? If not, is there a plastics shop locally that you could query/visit?

When you subtract the 12" pedestal diameter, you will have 15" overhanging the pedestal. I would think that 1/2" (or even thinner) would be sufficient, unless you are putting heavy stress on the top.

But you might want the heavier weight to make the table less likely to move around if accidentally bumped by a cast member.

Bill





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