When I built my deck, I used a single sheet of 3/32" 3 layer plywood. I bent the plywood past the curvature of the deck contour [using twin to hold it in place], wetted it and let it dry. It will spring to the contour that is required after if dries. It's very light and strong.
Ronald R. Eason Sr. President / CEO Ph: 816-468-4091 Fax: 816-468-5465 http://www.jrl-engineering.com Our Attitude Makes The Difference! -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Chris Johnston Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 8:13 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Turtle deck I have just finished the basic structure for the turtle deck from wood, it seems pretty strong, I can almost stand on it but am not game to try, it weighs about 4 lbs, with the ply skin still to be fitted, the sheet of ply for the skin weighs 5 lbs and I will use about 2/3 of the sheet, so all up the turtle deck from wood will weigh about 7 lbs, my question is, how does this compare weight wise to a composite structure? Chris Johnston North Richmond NSW Australia _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html