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Hdpe thickness

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nkimmes_40
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i am going to make a box, and was wondering if 1/8 inch thick is going to be too thin if i want to use screws. i saw one person said it was too thin, but i wanted some others opinions. thanks
Jan 4 2007 7:23PM
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tBatt
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yeah id say at least 1/4" if your going to screw it down. make sure you get a countersinking bit though

Jan 5 2007 5:35PM
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HeathR
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yeah you cant countersink screws if its 1/8 inch
Jan 5 2007 6:31PM
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nkimmes_40
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what about 3/16 inch thick?
Jan 10 2007 7:24PM
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nkimmes_40
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bump
Jan 11 2007 6:03PM
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Lineskiah11
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i havent used 3/16 but i bet it would work as long as teh heads of the screws are small. i think it might be cutting it a little close. i havent decided if i want to try the 3/16 or if i should just pay the extra $ and get 1/4 for another box i want to build
Jan 11 2007 7:36PM
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