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Ardillakilla · April 27, 2009, 10:26 AM

I see McMaster selling 48x48x0.5" UHMW PE for $185. Part #8752K815. You could probably find it for less elsewhere. Polyethylene may stop bullets better than polycarbonate so you might be able to use a thinner sheet of PE which further cuts costs.

April 27, 2009, 10:26 AM	#16
Ardillakilla Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2009 Posts: 5	I see McMaster selling 48x48x0.5" UHMW PE for $185. Part #8752K815. You could probably find it for less elsewhere. Polyethylene may stop bullets better than polycarbonate so you might be able to use a thinner sheet of PE which further cuts costs.