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| | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 24 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 24 | What size plate should I use to box my frame? I've heard 3/16" is best...what's all your opinions? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | I say 3/16" is plenty strong but it is awfully heavy. It's more the geometry change going from an open "C" to a closed rectangle and the height of the plate rather than the thickness of the plate that stiffens the frame. I'd opt for 1/8" and save a 1/3rd on the added weight. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 687 | Chuck: I agree 1/8 plenty strong enough strength, also more cosmecticaly correct. popcorn The Truth is Out There (easier to work) | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 24 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 24 | Thanks guys..that's what I was thinking too since the frame isn't much thicker than an 1/8" | | |
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