11 Oct
2007
11 Oct
'07
8:48 a.m.
On 11 Oct 2007 at 11:06, Richard A. Cini wrote:
I want to use a sheet of Plexiglas to make a case
for my KIM-1.
Fabrication isn?t a problem, but I wanted to open it up for discussion about
any static electricity issues. Should I be concerned about using Plexi for
this project or what recommendations do y?all have for mitigating the
possibility of damage.
I've used acrylic for decades to package projects--it's easy to work
using power tools and joints are invisble when the appropriate
solvent cement is used.
I've never had a static electricity problem with it. Thicker
material is probably better to use than thinner--most of my work has
been with 3/8"-1/4" material.
If you don't mind tinted casework, you can even get acrylic with a
metallized film surface. If youi're VERY nervous, there are spray-on
antistatic solutions that can be used.
Personally, I'd be more worried about wall-to-wall carpeting. I've
killed computers with that.
Cheers,
Chuck