Someone mentioned stainless backing plates when mounting turning blocks etc. I prefer 1/4" poly for backing plates. It is tough and not brittle. It is easy to cut to desired shape with a jigsaw. Easy to drill. It doesn't corrode. And it is cheaper. And lighter. Where do you buy it? Go to the kitchen section of your favorite Wally World and get a poly cutting board! Gordon
Backing plates
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I've used marine ply but my wife wouldn't notice a missing cutting/chopping board.
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Subject: [AlbinVega] Backing plates
Someone mentioned stainless backing plates when mounting turning blocks etc.
I prefer 1/4" poly for backing plates. It is tough and not brittle. It is easy to cut to desired shape with a jigsaw. Easy to drill. It doesn't corrode. And it is cheaper. And lighter.
Where do you buy it? Go to the kitchen section of your favorite Wally World and get a poly cutting board!
Gordon
Genius!
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From: "gazuum@... [AlbinVega]"
Sent: Tue Dec 22 17:13:25 GMT+00:00 2015
To: "AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com"
Subject: [AlbinVega] Backing plates
Someone mentioned stainless backing plates when mounting turning blocks etc.
I prefer 1/4" poly for backing plates. It is tough and not brittle. It is easy to cut to desired shape with a jigsaw. Easy to drill. It doesn't corrode. And it is cheaper. And lighter.
Where do you buy it? Go to the kitchen section of your favorite Wally World and get a poly cutting board!
Gordon
I think a better backing block is made from garolite or G10, attached with epoxy. This actually makes the area stronger and is not just a stop so the nuts do not pull through. Epoxied plywood works as well. The plastic you are referring to is not a good choice as it creeps under load. Stainless or aluminum cannot be epoxied in place.G10 has greater compressive strength than steel or stainless steel.