Plastics suitable for way covers

[wheeliecake]

Hi, I am looking to make myself a set of accordian way covers for my bridgeport. McMaster Karr have a set for a bridgeport but at 600 bucks I think I will pass. Anybody know of a suitable material that is coolant resistant, fire retardant and can take a fold? I found these on http://www.professionalplastics.com/ABSFORMINGGRADE-FR professional plastics (it's still 100 bucks) and I don't know if it will work, any suggestions?

I have seen on youtube a few people who have made such way covers for smaller machines and I can't think of a reason we can't scale it up. So, any ideas?

Thanks, Ron.

 

[Splat]

I made my own covers for my mill. See my thread here for more info.

 

[Pacer]

Enco has them for $59.28 - if you order them before midnight tonight get %15 off and free shipping...

Ive had mine from Enco now for some 5-6 years and they look like new.

Codes are: Friend and enter it, then use Family and enter it...

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=209-9012

 

[fastback]

I use an old inner tube from a farm tractor cut to size. Best part is it cost me nothing.

 

[randyjaco]

+1 on the treadmill belt. Mine was free :whistle:

It is great for the back cover but it doesn't accordion fold well for the front

Randy

 

[GK1918]

Accordians from an junk A/C unit sprayed flat black works fine.

 

[davidh]

mine were supple leather, might have been deer skin. got soaked with oil and coolant right away, never got any worse looking, swept off nicely and kept the ways slightly lubed........................