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Re: Another top-box solution
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 9:45 am
by n.i.paul
I tried this today but instead of using a chopping board I used some plywood. It all seems very sturdy and secure. Now the question is, will this be strong enough to hold or am I going to lose my box on the highway?
Paul
Re: Another top-box solution
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 12:29 pm
by n.i.paul
Well i guess I answered my own question. I was tinkering about in the garage and just wasnt 100% sure the plywood would be good enough. Nipped down to the local shopping centre and bought a chopping board and made a new plate out of this. Far better job and I'm feeling happier now!
Wife got 3 new knives into the bargain!!
Paul
Re: Another top-box solution
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 3:05 am
by riceburner
Problem with wood is that it doesn't resist vibration too well.
Friend of mine had a racebike for the ManxGP with a battery holder made out of ply and it disintegrated about half-way round the first lap.
(luckily the bike just cut out).
Re: Another top-box solution
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:14 am
by kantuckid
As a pro wood worker I'll comment that Morgans were made with wood frames and many aircraft too-problem is the construction,etc., not having used plywood as a material.
Re: Another top-box solution
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 6:38 am
by riceburner
kantuckid wrote:As a pro wood worker I'll comment that Morgans were made with wood frames and many aircraft too-problem is the construction,etc., not having used plywood as a material.
Acknowledged.
(my favourite aircraft of all, the DeHavilland Mosquito was made from Balsa ply).
The issues come I think where you have a vibratory metal eating away the wood.