Just to weigh in on the conversation, I also had a go at acrylic/perspex enclosures and managed to make 1 before I abandoned the venture as it is not very cost effective.
They do turn out beautifully and if you have a small collection its probably worth pursuing.
I used Chloroform for the bonding of the panels, been almost 2 years and its still holding just fine.
Is awkward phoning around asking for Chloroform though, got it from a laboratory supply shop in the end.
Here's how it came out:
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