# WHERE can i find plexiglass pipe?! **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [August 15, 2002, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987 "2002-08-15T08:08:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dani\_Filth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f07891/32.png) [@Dani\_Filth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dani_Filth)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2002, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/1 "2002-08-15T08:08:43Z")
I need some plexiglass pipe for an arts & crafts project, and I have looked EVERYWHERE. Basically what i’m wanting is clear plastic pipe, not PVC. I KNOW it exists, but no one seems to know where to find any. I live in Austin, TX if that helps point me to a local supply. Thanks. 🙂 -Dani ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2002, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/2 "2002-08-15T10:15:22Z")
I didn’t have much time to spend doing a detailed search, but try searching for the terms ‘acrylic tubing’. ---
**Author:** ![postcards](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8e8cbc/32.png) [@postcards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/postcards)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2002, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/3 "2002-08-15T12:16:36Z")
Try here: Plastic Land 357 Canal Street New York, NY 10013 212-431-4290 They sell all types of plexi and acrylic. I’ve always been a believer in the saying “If you can’t find it on Canal Street, it doesn’t exisit” ---
**Author:** ![li\_l\_Dickie\_Dirtz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2bfe46/32.png) [@li\_l\_Dickie\_Dirtz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/li_l_Dickie_Dirtz)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2002, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/4 "2002-08-15T13:04:05Z")
Clear PVC is available. It might be cheaper than plexiglass. In Austin, try Ryan Herco or Southwest Hi-Tech. ---
**Author:** ![comradegonzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/47e85d/32.png) [@comradegonzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/comradegonzo)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2002, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/5 "2002-08-15T21:08:02Z")
Just out of curiosity, does your ‘arts and crafts’ project rhyme with the word ‘gong’? Just curious ---
**Author:** ![happyheathen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5e925/32.png) [@happyheathen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/happyheathen)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2002, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/6 "2002-08-15T21:37:45Z")
try here: [http://www.tapplastics.com/plastics/rods/416\_cleartube.html](http://www.tapplastics.com/plastics/rods/416_cleartube.html) this is a chain - you shouldn’t have to go far ---
**Author:** ![cmburns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4491bb/32.png) [@cmburns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmburns)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2002, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/7 "2002-08-15T21:45:29Z")
McMaster-Carr has both transparent PVC and acrylic hollow rods that might fit your need. They have both cast and extruded acrylic; the extruded looked to be a lot cheaper. I don’t know if they have local stores, I’ve only used them as mail-order. You can browse their catalog and order at [www.mcmaster.com](http://www.mcmaster.com) ---
**Author:** ![DougC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7feea3/32.png) [@DougC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DougC)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2002, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/8 "2002-08-15T23:14:20Z")
> [@](#): > > Just out of curiosity, does your ‘arts and crafts’ project rhyme with the word ‘gong’? Just curious - comradegonzo - - - I never did the whole drug thing, but I understand you really want Pyrex for that sort of thing… ---
**Author:** ![Dani\_Filth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f07891/32.png) [@Dani\_Filth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dani_Filth)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2002, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/9 "2002-08-16T06:25:37Z")
Thanks for the help! FWIW, the project i had in mind did not rhyme with gong. Ever see one of those 5’ tall lighted bubbling things you stand in the corner for decoration (that does NOT rhyme with gong)? I was thinking about making a table top sized one. 🙂 Thanks again. -Dani ---
**Author:** ![handy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@handy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handy)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2002, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/10 "2002-08-16T16:02:25Z")
I just visited a plexiglass store & they have clear pipe in lots of sizes. Even some glass stores locally have it. Kind of depends what city you are in. ---
**Author:** ![stuyguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2002, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/11 "2002-08-16T16:38:29Z")
## quote: ## Just out of curiosity, does your ‘arts and crafts’ project rhyme with the word ‘gong’? Just curious - comradegonzo Oh my god… a 5’ clear plexiglass DONG??? [Grinny face here] ---
**Author:** ![comradegonzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/47e85d/32.png) [@comradegonzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/comradegonzo)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2002, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/12 "2002-08-16T23:53:14Z")
Just kidding about the ‘gong’ – that actually sounds really cool. Sorry I can’t think of anywhere to get the piping. Cheers ---
**Author:** ![peasea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bc79bd/32.png) [@peasea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peasea)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2002, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/13 "2002-08-17T00:34:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by stuyguy \* > \*\*quote: > Oh my god… a 5’ clear plexiglass DONG??? > \*\* Get your mind out of the gutter, **stuyguy** , he meant _schlong_. Oh, wait… ---
**Author:** ![bunnymom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c4cdca/32.png) [@bunnymom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bunnymom)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2002, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-plexiglass-pipe/123987/14 "2002-08-17T05:00:43Z")
I don’t know for certain, but you might find clear plastic pipe at a pet store, for use in aquariums. It seems like I’ve seen it there before, for use in the tank filters.