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Thickness of chequer plate on tray top

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Thickness of chequer plate on tray top

Post by LuxyBoy »

Like it says - what thickness is best to use for the tray top?
I want to keep it light but strong (the fuel tank will be below it)

I have access to 3mm and 1.6mm fairly cheaply ;)
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Post by bubs »

alloy - 3mm
steel - 1.6mm
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Post by bru21 »

i used steel 1.6mm and i regret it - way too heavy prob 80kg's in total wish now i had used alloy :cry:
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Post by oozuk »

go the 3mm alloy that's what i used and it worked well.

just support it well
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Post by Tomolux »

i have got a heap of 5mm checker plate ally but i got it for free from work. about 1G worth :armsup:
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Post by LuxyBoy »

Thanks guys organising the 3mm now :D
8 foot by 4 foot polished Ali $130 a sheet :armsup:
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Post by Bowhunter »

Where are ya getting that from ?

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Post by LuxyBoy »

I am buying two sheets and he has three so if you want the other let me know.
I will have leftover from mine too.
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