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| Trimoor:
I used 1/16" aluminum for my panel, and it's plenty strong. I'd say use 1/16" steel or thinner. Thinner is much easier to work with, and I really doubt you need it to be bulletproof. If you can, buy it locally. Check the phonebook. Don't forget about scrounging. Washing machines, refrigerators, and even computer cases are a great source of sheet metal. Visit your local junkyard today. (or just take a drive around town on trash day.) I don't see what there is in the way of milling. Straight cuts as far as I can tell. |
| Paul Olson:
I plan on making steering panels that hang over the edge of the CP. How thick would I need the steel to be to keep it from bending under pressure. Would 1/16 be thick enough, or would it be safer to go with 1/8? I would definately consider a wood box. That would probably save quite a bit of money. Thanks, Paul |
| Samstag:
I think your best bet for determining the thickness you need is to find some 1/16" steel and put together a test panel. |
| Paul Olson:
The panels will only be 12". The 16" is the complete dimension of the control panel to make it look like the one on there now. It is actually 14" now, and I think I will go back to that for this design, I can live without the trim on the bottom and sides. I think I will make the swappable area 12" x 36", and go with your idea of a strip for start buttons. I will still need the trim on the top of the cp so it will mate to the cab right. Paul |
| telengard:
--- Quote from: pcolson on January 30, 2005, 01:37:04 am ---I plan on making steering panels that hang over the edge of the CP. How thick would I need the steel to be to keep it from bending under pressure. Would 1/16 be thick enough, or would it be safer to go with 1/8? I would definately consider a wood box. That would probably save quite a bit of money. Thanks, Paul --- End quote --- I originally had 1/16" steel panels and they are a pain to cut through if you are using hole saws. My new modular setup uses 1/8" aluminum which is much easier to cut and is plenty sturdy. If you do end up going w/ steel 1/16" is plenty thick. My entire panel was that thickness and it was sturdy. |
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