What to line a chip box with

[redmoosefaction]

Afternoon Ladies,

 

Just had a chip box made of of aluminium, and I need to line it. I would usually do it with something like marine ply, but thought the weight would be a bit counter productive.

 

Was thinking of maybe doing it in GRP. I've never used GRP.

 

Would it be a good idea with saving weight but protecting the aluminium. Or are there other materials I should be looking at.

 

I was thinking of the bash plate (for the flying chips) to be 1mm steel, or would GRP be good.

 

Your thoughts are always appreciated.

[armchairarborist]

chipboard with an old tarp on top..

[Mozza]

Any pictures of it mate??

[Steve Bullman]

if you're going to use grp, why do the sides with ali at all?

[Theocus]

I have just alloy sides on mine and that its!!! no need to line it really

[Steve Bullman]

I have just alloy sides on mine and that its!!! no need to line it really

 

depends on the ali. did you use planlink or ali sheets? ali sheets will dent in n time and look tatty as anything

[White Noise]

If its sheet only the timber would cause dents when loading up ?

[Theocus]

I have 4 or 5 mm sheets, i fire chip straight in to the back and hurl logs into mine and it doesnt seem to dent it all. I have used like this for a year or so now.

 

Lining it with thinner board might be an idea, but i tried to save weight as the rest is mild steel!!!!!!!

[BrendonV]

I have 1/8" aluminum on my head board, dents pretty easily from chip. The sides are the same, and they are in perfect shape. A thin sheet of plywood on the front headboard would be perfect, I am going to replace my aluminum sheet because it looks like crap, and I have some street signs I'll cut for the inside to take the brunt of the damage.

[redmoosefaction]

Any pictures of it mate??

 

Will take some tomorrow and post then