Hard Plastic blocks for machine shop use

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Stuart Fedak

I am looking for a source for hard plastic blocks or nylon suitable for machine shop use in lathe/milling operations. I have a few radio related accessories to make that require insulated parts for an antenna base for a MIL manpack portable radio (PRC-174).

A source in the Ottawa Valley area would be appreciated.

Cheers!
Stuart

Stu
1/4"thick which would be great for insulators can be bought at the Dollar Store in the form of cutting boards..price....????Guess....
There may be thicker ones there but it is a source for some cheap poly shim stock..