Platform ideas wanted....
11-07-11, 05:10 AM
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Platform ideas wanted....
I am looking to add some sort of a wood or a wood-type platform to my upper racks. I have considered a Skateboard deck for the rear but these are just a little too wide. I am open for suggestions........Below is a photo along with the approximate measurements for where I am wanting to add these......
11-07-11, 08:50 AM
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Cut down some plywood and put several coats of polyurethane on it.
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I use a piece of 1/4" plywood with a few holes drilled in. I just wire it to the top for a temporary platform when I am transporting large, heavy loads. If you want to do something fancy , a few wooden brackets and stops can be screwed to the base to fit around the rack.
My rack has an open framework rather than your solid plate, I think mine is a more versatile style of rack.
My rack has an open framework rather than your solid plate, I think mine is a more versatile style of rack.
11-07-11, 01:20 PM
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This is one of the few times that I will not recommend plywood, or wood period, when plastic cardboard will do better and weigh a LOT less.
https://www.interstateplastics.com/se...FYHu7QodKgLzDA
Install with black zip ties and you're done!
https://www.interstateplastics.com/se...FYHu7QodKgLzDA
Install with black zip ties and you're done!
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11-07-11, 01:25 PM
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1st Wednesday of most Novembers there is abundant Free coroplast,
though it may be soiled by having some politician's name and vacuous slogan on it.
though it may be soiled by having some politician's name and vacuous slogan on it.
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11-08-11, 06:35 AM
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Now THAT'S something that I had not given any thought. I'll be watching the yards and roadways for those that have blown over and are "free reign"......
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Durka! We use such signs all the time and here I was looking for a lightweight platform myself 
I'm sure the printing guys have some bad print pieces lying around. Good call.
I'm sure the printing guys have some bad print pieces lying around. Good call.
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I have carried occasional bags of cement, plaster and horse manure on my plywood platform and I'm pretty sure that correx would bend under the load. Wire provides a quick, temp fixing that can be re-used more easily than zipties and is secure enough for occasional use.
11-16-11, 03:34 PM
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Also, if one sheet is too wimpy, coroplast gets a LOT stronger if you laminate 2 or 3 sheets together with glue. It gets heavier, but it weighs so little to begin with that 3 X nothing = almost nothing.
This is one of the few times that I will not recommend plywood, or wood period, when plastic cardboard will do better and weigh a LOT less.
https://www.interstateplastics.com/se...FYHu7QodKgLzDA
Install with black zip ties and you're done!
https://www.interstateplastics.com/se...FYHu7QodKgLzDA
Install with black zip ties and you're done!
12-17-11, 12:34 PM
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Yep. I got myself a four by eight sheet of Coroplast the day after election day this year. There was more for the taking , but I figure I have enough.
12-18-11, 12:33 AM
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This is one of the few times that I will not recommend plywood, or wood period, when plastic cardboard will do better and weigh a LOT less.
https://www.interstateplastics.com/se...FYHu7QodKgLzDA
Install with black zip ties and you're done!
https://www.interstateplastics.com/se...FYHu7QodKgLzDA
Install with black zip ties and you're done!
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