Gdeaver, why use plywood for that? That thickness plywood is already almost overkill for strength, why not use foam as the web of the composite?
Dave, the garolite cuts easily on a waterjet, tablesaw, and with hand tools. We have only ever specifically used g-10/fr4 so I can't comment on how g-10 cuts.
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Originally Posted by Adam.garcia
This was very helpful. If we decide to create our own custom bellypan this summer, then I will be sure to employ these methods. This is actually along the lines of what I was thinking, but it was helpful since you gave a more in depth description of what to do.
Thanks!
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I highly recommend you do not do a custom aluminum bellypan, the time and resources used on it would be much better in other areas.
A large factor in the decision is whether or not the bellypan is part of the frame. I believe a bellypan should be an integral frame member (connecting corner to corner in tension) for maximum weight and strength efficiency. If this is not the case, the material selection is far easier. If you want a structural bellypan, the suggestions in this thread are good.