[EricH]

Originally Posted by bluefluke

I remember hearing something about new rules regarding the top and bottom faces of the crate. The rules said that the top and bottom of the crate MUST be constructed of 3/4'' plywood. I do not know if this is a rumor, or true. If anybody can tell me if they heard the same rule, I'd really appreciate that.

False. Q&A allows a metal crate, which would include top and bottom--but you still need the 4x4s underneath. See Section 4.