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Re: Ramp Materials

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Originally Posted by Tapoore View Post
We are going to use Alumilite for at least part of our lifters. The stuff seems REALLY strong. I believe we are planning to use it unsupported across a section about 2' X 3'. I don't know if the stuff comes in different thicknesses, but ours is about 3/8" thick.
Can you walk up the 2' x 3' ramp without hurting it? If so, then it's stronger than I thought.

Can you measure how thick the metal covering is?