Polycarbonate or PVC?

[ilovethelawrencearms]

I have been searching around this forum trying to figure out the answer to this very question. It has been tough to figure out a definitive answer. So, I ask you all, which is better? Polycarbonate, or PVC? What are the pros and cons of each?

Thabks in advance for the replies.

[Snakeheadfishlab]

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[ilovethelawrencearms]

Does anyone else sell blanks other than Myshank and Souri? Just wanna get an idea of what options I may have.

[ilovethelawrencearms]

I would really love to be able to get this going, because the answer to this question is still not really answered well on this forum.

Myshank/Souris blanks are said to be PVC, but there is a very thin layer of clear plastic over them. I am nearly certain it is not pvc actually. Anyone have any idea what it is?

Also, I know PC is tougher to cut, but how many hours of cutting or people getting on average. I am really trying to balance which route I should go.

Thanks in advance for you replies.

[piaptk]

I believe Souris blanks are PETG..

[ilovethelawrencearms]

do you think it is PETG just on the surface? It must be co extruded or something with PVC. I'm not sure.

[tragwag]

here's a thing I've thought about the plastic situation
souri blanks are likely a blend that we don't get in the US (or is not easily available without tons of testing)

the only place I found PETG sold in sheets was ACI Plastics in Chicago
(it's usually used for water bottles, etc)

I also don't know with the language barrier if PVC is just a more general term,
but my best guess it's a PET/PVC blend, 'softer' than polycarbonate, but just as durable.

[tragwag]

also I'd be up to sell you some polycarbonate blanks,
$2 each for 7" square
or $4 each for 7" round

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