Ideal material for making a 12''x8'' base - Electronic Circuits Projects Diagrams Free

**Krumlink** · 13th April 2008, 03:35 AM

For the Tread package, I was going to make a 12 inch long base by 8 inches, which should be perfect for the base. I was trying to pick what material to pick to make the base out of.

Choices:

Sintra Board (Expanded PVC)
Wood/Plywood
Aluminum (lower on my choices, because of cost)

The materials listed can usually be found at a local hardware store. Any other things I should get?

**3v0** · 13th April 2008, 03:39 AM

Take a trip to you local Woodcraft store and see if you can find a chunk of exotic harwood that trips your trigger. There is some wild looking stuff out there and it will hold fastners much better then "wood". Keep weight in mind.

dknguyen · 13th April 2008, 04:13 AM

Probably wood because at least you can work with it with the tools you have. But that's me talking. I personally woudl almost always choose metal out of personal preference, but then I have to get the tools to work with it too. More $$$.

**Krumlink** · 13th April 2008, 04:14 AM

Sounds like wood is a winner. That is what I was thinking. Thanks

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dknguyen Experienced Member	Probably wood because at least you can work with it with the tools you have. But that's me talking. I personally woudl almost always choose metal out of personal preference, but then I have to get the tools to work with it too. More $$$. __________________ Disclaimer: Avatar for entertainment purposes only.

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