I do believe that post #11 #12 and #13 are of his rig and the build that he did do.

CJ

 

my bad, missed those posts.

 

[QUOTE=ZachsXJ;908434]You'd be surprised what a thousand pounds focused on a couple square inches will do to braced 1/8" sheet. I vote UHMW plastic.



Same stuff they make plastic cutting boards out of, it is TOUGH as nails, weighs nothing compared to steel of similar thickness and is much easier to work with. Same plans that I have to use UHMW and then countersink flathead allen bolts into it.


Ok so with the 1/8 " plate on it what thickness of the uhmv would you recommend 1/4"?

 

Looks freakin' good.

 

[QUOTE=jeepster96;914045]I'd say go with 1/2" UHMW. Not sure how it compares to 1/8" sheet, but I know its far lighter than 3/16" or 1/4" steel.

Its not heavy at all. At 2ftx5ft piece should weigh in at around 30 pounds.

 

1/2" plastic On top of the 1/8" steel or just the plastic? Don't really want to cut the 1/8" steel out that's why I was wondering if the 1/4" plastic on top of the 1/8 steel would be good.

 

If you used the plastic over the steel you wouldn't get any weight savings. It would typically be used instead of the steel. Down side of that plastic is that it ain't cheap.

 

It's all good wasn't sure if you saw them post or not.


That plastic is strong as hell and a lot less weight but is a good amount more for cost though. I would love to be able to use it for some things but way out of my price rang though.

HHMM maybe I can run around taking everyone cutting boards till I get enough to use.

 

[QUOTE=jeepster96;914045]I'd just stick with the 1/8" steel till you beat it up so bad it needs to be replaced and then go to UHMW.


Yeah that would kinda defeat the purpose.
Yeah its for sure not cheap, but the weight savings is great, it doesn't rust and its extremely durable.

 

Dang Zack I can't read your last few messages cause u keep writting them with what your quoting... lol... tshats a newborn mistake! Lol