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Bad idea to use hdpe for rail?

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Chron7sc
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i build a box and have some left over hdpe enough to male like a 16 foot and like 4 inch wide rail, but idk if it would be a good idea. any thoughts?

Dec 3 2007 11:05AM
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Skipig25
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I've seen a shotgun rail that was like 4 inches wide, with HDPE thrown over the top. you could do that if you wanted a real skinny box/bar rail, or you could just man up and leave it shotty
Dec 3 2007 12:23PM
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jmason
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obviously make a skinny rail/box
Dec 3 2007 1:45PM
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ILoveOhio
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How thick is the HDPE?  I have a rail made out of 4x4's so I got 1/8" HDPE (a little too thin).  Well 4x4's and 2x4's aren't actually 4 inches wide so it hangs over and sucks.  I would do it with 1/4" thick HDPE though.  Just make sure it isn't hanging over the edges of the wood.
Dec 3 2007 3:26PM
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Chron7sc
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hey thats what i have 1/4" hdpe so it works on my other box fine. but in just worried if i make a skinny box/bar that when spinning off that my edges will cut into it alot.
Dec 5 2007 7:30AM
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