what is this tool called?

liukaitc · 07-07-2012, 05:15 PM

my English is limited..
I want to buy this, but I need the english name of it...
it is for product shoot.
put it under product that add reflection to the surface

Last edited by liukaitc; 06-02-2013 at 12:04 PM.

**jford** · 07-07-2012, 05:23 PM

It looks as if you're holding a biece of acrylic plastic sheet. There are various varieties, and a specific brand is named "Plexiglas." It doesn't shatter as easily as glass, but it does make sharply pointed pieces when it breaks. You can purchase it in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. Here in the US, it can be found at home improvement stores as a replacement for glass. I've seen sheets as large as about 1.25 x 2.50 m, but it can be expensive. And it does scratch, which affects the reflective quality.

LeDave · 07-07-2012, 05:32 PM

I think they use that to put it in front of the lens (At least I've seen small square-ish ones that attach to the very front of the lens element), I have no idea what it's called.

liukaitc · 07-07-2012, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by jford

It looks as if you're holding a biece of acrylic plastic sheet. There are various varieties, and a specific brand is named "Plexiglas." It doesn't shatter as easily as glass, but it does make sharply pointed pieces when it breaks. You can purchase it in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. Here in the US, it can be found at home improvement stores as a replacement for glass. I've seen sheets as large as about 1.25 x 2.50 m, but it can be expensive. And it does scratch, which affects the reflective quality.

so can I get it at home depot?

Colbyt · 07-07-2012, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by liukaitc

so can I get it at home depot?

You can buy some form or brand of it at HomeDepot. It might be called plexiglass, Lexan, or just acrylic. It should be in the hardware isle. They sell sheets and cut to measure pieces here. It is sold in various thickness approximately 1/16, 1/8, 3/16 on 1/4 inch. The really thin 1/16 stuff bends very easily and is not suitable for larger pieces.

liukaitc · 07-07-2012, 06:05 PM

thanks!!

top-quark · 07-07-2012, 07:59 PM

Is it glass, or a simple sheet of perspex? Either will do the job, I daresay, but perspex will be lighter, cheaper and less prone to shatter. HTH.

**Ex Finn.** · 07-07-2012, 08:10 PM

Try to get the poly-carbonate or Lexan, it will cost little more but is lot more robust. "McMaster-Carr" is a good source, not really cheap thoughwww.mcmaster.com/#=polycarbonate-sheets/=ib6j6n

Venturi · 07-07-2012, 08:58 PM - **1 Like**

I'm going to hell... I saw the pic and immediately thought "That Tool's name is Scott Kelby"

But yes, both Home Depot and Lowe's carry 1/8" thick Lexan sheets. One word of caution - do not drop on its edge as they do shatter this way rather easily.

**jford** · 07-08-2012, 08:33 PM

Just to beat a dead horse a little more, here's a link with a reasonable comparison of acrylic (Plexiglas) and polycarbonate (Lexan) plastics.

Comparison of Lexan to Plexiglas

I seem to remember someone recommending a large sheet to place on top of that portion of a paper background on the floor - gave a sheen and protected the paper from footprints.

liukaitc · 07-09-2012, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by jford

Just to beat a dead horse a little more, here's a link with a reasonable comparison of acrylic (Plexiglas) and polycarbonate (Lexan) plastics.

Comparison of Lexan to Plexiglas

I seem to remember someone recommending a large sheet to place on top of that portion of a paper background on the floor - gave a sheen and protected the paper from footprints.

haha..thanks..looks like Acrylic (Plexiglas) is the one to go...

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07-07-2012, 05:23 PM	#2
jford Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana PA USA Posts: 1,396	It looks as if you're holding a biece of acrylic plastic sheet. There are various varieties, and a specific brand is named "Plexiglas." It doesn't shatter as easily as glass, but it does make sharply pointed pieces when it breaks. You can purchase it in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. Here in the US, it can be found at home improvement stores as a replacement for glass. I've seen sheets as large as about 1.25 x 2.50 m, but it can be expensive. And it does scratch, which affects the reflective quality.

07-07-2012, 05:32 PM	#3
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	I think they use that to put it in front of the lens (At least I've seen small square-ish ones that attach to the very front of the lens element), I have no idea what it's called.

07-07-2012, 05:49 PM	#4
liukaitc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,008 Original Poster	Originally posted by jford It looks as if you're holding a biece of acrylic plastic sheet. There are various varieties, and a specific brand is named "Plexiglas." It doesn't shatter as easily as glass, but it does make sharply pointed pieces when it breaks. You can purchase it in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. Here in the US, it can be found at home improvement stores as a replacement for glass. I've seen sheets as large as about 1.25 x 2.50 m, but it can be expensive. And it does scratch, which affects the reflective quality. so can I get it at home depot?

07-07-2012, 05:57 PM	#5
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,417	Originally posted by liukaitc so can I get it at home depot? You can buy some form or brand of it at HomeDepot. It might be called plexiglass, Lexan, or just acrylic. It should be in the hardware isle. They sell sheets and cut to measure pieces here. It is sold in various thickness approximately 1/16, 1/8, 3/16 on 1/4 inch. The really thin 1/16 stuff bends very easily and is not suitable for larger pieces.

07-07-2012, 06:05 PM	#6
liukaitc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,008 Original Poster	thanks!!

07-07-2012, 07:59 PM	#7
top-quark Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Photos: Albums Posts: 492	Is it glass, or a simple sheet of perspex? Either will do the job, I daresay, but perspex will be lighter, cheaper and less prone to shatter. HTH.

07-07-2012, 08:10 PM	#8
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Try to get the poly-carbonate or Lexan, it will cost little more but is lot more robust. "McMaster-Carr" is a good source, not really cheap thoughwww.mcmaster.com/#=polycarbonate-sheets/=ib6j6n

07-07-2012, 08:58 PM - 1 Like	#9
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	I'm going to hell... I saw the pic and immediately thought "That Tool's name is Scott Kelby" But yes, both Home Depot and Lowe's carry 1/8" thick Lexan sheets. One word of caution - do not drop on its edge as they do shatter this way rather easily.

07-08-2012, 08:33 PM	#10
jford Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana PA USA Posts: 1,396	Just to beat a dead horse a little more, here's a link with a reasonable comparison of acrylic (Plexiglas) and polycarbonate (Lexan) plastics. Comparison of Lexan to Plexiglas I seem to remember someone recommending a large sheet to place on top of that portion of a paper background on the floor - gave a sheen and protected the paper from footprints.

07-09-2012, 04:57 AM	#11
liukaitc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,008 Original Poster	Originally posted by jford Just to beat a dead horse a little more, here's a link with a reasonable comparison of acrylic (Plexiglas) and polycarbonate (Lexan) plastics. Comparison of Lexan to Plexiglas I seem to remember someone recommending a large sheet to place on top of that portion of a paper background on the floor - gave a sheen and protected the paper from footprints. haha..thanks..looks like Acrylic (Plexiglas) is the one to go...