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    Cheapest CNCable Material??

    I have a part that's about 70" x 30" x 30". It's just a display piece and won't be used for anything. I was hoping to find some cheap foam to CNC it from, but can't find a place to order it from. Would foam or some type of light wood like balsa be cheaper? Or are there materials even cheaper than these that are CNCable?

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    Chris


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    How about plastic? We machine display signs out of plastic from time to time. We get it from LAIRD PLASTICS. They have centers all over the United States including a branch in Dallas. Phone number is 972-910-9404. Ask about factory seconds or damaged peices. I buy it this way and it's pretty inexpensive. I'd say a 70 x 30 x 30 about 1 inch thick would be less than $25 for a salvage piece. And the stuff is great to work with.

    They also sell foam board and precision board. They gave me some 12 inch square samples and I cut some signs with it. It cuts really nice, too but I'm not sure of the price on it.


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