Does anyone know where to get UHMW in 3/4 or 1 inch thick pieces? I called a couple of places here in St. Louis looking for drops but haven't had any luck. I've seen it on ebay but haven't really seen any bargains.

Woodcraft has a "grab bag" that usually includes pieces like you describe. Or, just go into a Woodcraft store and pick up whatever pieces you need.

http://www.woodcraft.com

I'm sure there are other sources, too...but this one is convenient for me. There's a Woodcraft that's in Dallas.

-- Chuck Knight

If there is a Woodcraft store near you they carry a pack of assortect UHMW drops fairly cheap. The assortment generally includes 3/4" and 1" stock.

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4299

Impressive, the same response posted at essentially the same time :D

There is a Woodcraft store in St. Louis ( Creve Coeur) also a Rockler store ( Bridgeton) that may have some. Go to onlinemetals.com they have it in 3/4 inch and 1 inch thicknesses.

Thanks
I checked and Woodcrafters is here in town. I'll give them a call tomorrow to see if they have the 3 lb bag in stock. I'm getting closer to starting my cnc mill.

I went to the Rockler stores website and they have uhmw 4'' X 24'' X 3/4''
for 17.99. I might be better off getting the bigger piece. I should have asked sooner. I spent a bunch of time calling around trying to find this stuff.

Ask and ye shall recieve. Forums are great... huh.

McMater-Carr has just about any size and type you might want, and they have the fastest shipping you'll ever find. http://mcmaster.com

Try professionalplastics.com . I always check Mcmaster and Proffesional and online metals. Each one has better prices on things than the others.

Thes people sell some uhmw and stuff made with uhmw - if the size you need isn't there call them and ask - maybe you can get just what you need there or find out where they get big sheets.

http://www.ptreeusa.com/uhmw_list.htm