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18-02-2009, 22:22

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Re: pic: 1429 New Crate

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Originally Posted by Smoores

If its honeycomb aluminum, I can see how that would be strong enough. It its just aircraft aluminum, that will not hold up.

Honeycomb Aluminum is pretty expensive could just be McMaster prices.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#8458k12/=nw8ee

Aircraft Aluminum is cheaper at the minimum thickness but definitely not as strong.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#1924t64/=nw9ad

What thickness are you guys using and do you have a local supplier ?

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