Been awhile,
me makes note to self, no fancy hex nuts with plexi tops.
That's a bad do man, sorry to hear it. Might try a nylon washer between the nuts and plexi next time, might help.
I've a piece 3 7/16" X 2 7/8" X 1/2" I could send ya. I don't recall your size requirements at the moment.
Another very good place for Lexan is ebay. I just bought some on there, 2pc. 6 X 38 X .5" both shipped to me for a $20. So I don't have to be concerned about just getting it as small scraps now for a bit. Don't see the thick & clear stuff real often, I was lucky & bought if for near nothing.
That base of Hoot's is another good looker for sure.
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That's the one tough thing with a used core, crap that may be in it.:shrug: