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Default Trailer sides, solid or expanded?

On Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:10:21 -0700 (PDT), stryped
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On Jun 9, 10:59*am, "Up North" wrote:
"stryped" wrote in message

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I have a 12 foot dual axle trailer with angle sides. Been thinking of
building a ramp and enclosing the sides. WOuld solid 1/8 inch or 3/4
inch expanded be better? The floor is wood.


Check out the weight of your 1/8" steel side panels. 1/2" plywood would be
my choice.

http://www.chapelsteel.com/weight-steel-plate.html
Steve


Would painted osb work? How would I attach wood to the angle iron
sides?


Carraige bolts and maybe holes in the angle iron?

And it might help if you put nuts and lock washers under the nuts.

Gunner

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