Recommended thickness of HDPE for amp rack

[SiW80]

What do you find is a good thickness of sheet for using it as an amp rack?

Assume inserts are better to use than self tapping screws?

Cheers!


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[DaveG]

1/2". Anything thinner is too flimsy and you'll have a harder time with nutsert or hurricane nut installation. 1/2" you could even tap. Search Amazon for marine board.

 

[Ge0]

Take a peek at my build thread. I just went over the same topic. 1/2" material 12x24 is $23 on amazon and high quality. I ordered 10 sheets for a discount. I tried 1/4" material but was not satisfied with it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RWPJSS8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I fastened my amps to it using socket headed wood screws. For lighter items such as tweets and midranges you can drill and tap it.

Ge0

 

[SiW80]

Interesting - so I can just screw into it if I wanted?


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[Ge0]

Interesting - so I can just screw into it if I wanted?


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Yep. Screw it...

Ge0