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Thread: New aluminum panels .040 vs .060

  1. 12-01-2014, 05:59 PM #1
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    New aluminum panels .040 vs .060

    FFR uses .040 aluminum sheet. Since I have to make all new panels, I was thinking of going with .060. Does anyone see a downside with going with thicker material?
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    Just requires better sheet metal tools, I have and use both in different spots
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    I also used much thicker aluminum for the footbox floors...


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    I ordered 7 sheets of .060 24x36 with a 30% discount
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