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Box topsheet

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petter369
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Some friends and I are going to build a box over the summer and because we are doing it together, money isnt really a problem, so what are some of the best topsheets that you can buy, and if anyone could list anything that would work, that would be great.
Mar 10 2006 12:17PM
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skiwoj
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lexan or high density polyethylene (hdpe) are the best but most expensive, but if money isnt an issue then go for either one
Mar 10 2006 2:08PM
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Galin
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i'd say go with HDPE it slides the same and is cheaper, even though you say its not a problem im sure it wont hurt to go with something thats cheaper and works the same.
Mar 10 2006 6:01PM
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eLevate
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go hdpe becuase lexan chips over time. they both slide well, but hdpe isnt as rigid, it will hold up better.
Mar 11 2006 11:23AM
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petter369
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ok thanks, what type of places sell HDPE, and is it necessary to put metal rails on both sides on the box as well.
Mar 11 2006 11:52AM
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petter369
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Also, i found a website that sells HDPE, http://www.mcmaster.com/ and enter product number 8619K424. However, if I am looking into building a box 10 inches wide and atleast 10-12 feet long, what size sheet should I buy. Is it necassary to buy multiple sheets or just buy a few smaller sheets?
Mar 11 2006 11:56AM
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Edward.
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or plexi glass, idk how good it works though
Mar 11 2006 12:00PM
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eLevate
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plexiglass isnt as good as hdpe. no, it isnt nessecary to put coping on a box, it will work fine without it.
Mar 11 2006 4:54PM
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s.jeff
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puck board slides real good
Apr 11 2006 10:11PM
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TylerS
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get 3 1x4 like 1/4 inch thick at least
Apr 14 2006 10:48PM
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TheQuailman
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plexi glass brakes easy
Apr 22 2006 6:28PM
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snoopy
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puck board is decent
Apr 22 2006 6:35PM
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Skipig25
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HDPE is the way to go.
Apr 22 2006 9:21PM
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dynastarskier71
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what is puck board?
Apr 23 2006 11:33AM
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Skipig25
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the stuff they use for boards at hockey arenas. HDPE is better
Apr 23 2006 1:12PM
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Bees_Knees
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where can you buy puck board?
Jun 4 2006 5:04PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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how much is hdpe? like if you wanted 15 ft long, and however wide a normal box is, how many bucks does that go for
Jun 4 2006 5:07PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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how much is puckboard, whats a topsheet that would be cheaper than lexan or hdpe but durabal and slidable? i was hoping to pay like $30 for a 16 ft. long by 2 ft. wide section
Jun 7 2006 5:28PM
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kabozo101
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for puckboard go to your local hockey rink and ask the manager if they have any old pieces and how much he wants for them...they'd prolly be free if they don't need them for anything anymore
Jun 7 2006 7:48PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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does it slide well? if they give you a couple smaller pieces, how can you make it one topsheet without leaving a crack to catch an edge on?
Jun 7 2006 7:55PM
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kabozo101
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ive heard it slides decent and you could always wax it? hmmm as for the smaller pieces i dont know, maybe melt it together and sand it a little till it's smooth
Jun 7 2006 8:33PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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how does sheet metal work as a topsheet? how do u cut it?
Jun 11 2006 8:59PM
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K2skier26
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it cost me $35 for a hpde sheet 1'X8'x1/4"
Jun 11 2006 9:11PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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where did you get it?
Jun 11 2006 9:20PM
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K2skier26
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at a local plastics store, PM Plastics. just search on yahoo local for plastic stores near you
Jun 12 2006 5:09PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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how does polypropaline work?
Jun 13 2006 6:17PM
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Peter.
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ummm search bars slide well, and they are free...
Jun 14 2006 9:48AM
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PeteyG
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whats better...go for puckboard or lexan.is puckboard easy to nail or screw down
Sep 11 2006 1:26AM
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Fitz.
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with a bow you cant use nails you have to have screws that have been counter sunk in to the matirial nails wils losen up evently and youll catch an edge trust me
Sep 12 2006 7:35PM
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