bobwhite215 wrote:Yes, 5' x 10' sheets.
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bobwhite215 wrote:I have played with some scrap pieces and I don't think making my bend is going to be much if an issue. The material should follow the bend pretty well. If you need to make a sharp, angular bend, you need to route a v groove into the backside, or the material will break.
As far as a seam, I think you would treat it just like an aluminum skin. Make sure you have a structural spar underneath the seam, so the ends can be bonded down well. Then cover the seam with some type of aluminum trim and a sealant.
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bobwhite215 wrote:I have played with some scrap pieces and I don't think making my bend is going to be much if an issue. The material should follow the bend pretty well. If you need to make a sharp, angular bend, you need to route a v groove into the backside, or the material will break.
As far as a seam, I think you would treat it just like an aluminum skin. Make sure you have a structural spar underneath the seam, so the ends can be bonded down well. Then cover the seam with some type of aluminum trim and a sealant.
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Realtoroutdoorsman wrote:bobwhite215 wrote:I have played with some scrap pieces and I don't think making my bend is going to be much if an issue. The material should follow the bend pretty well. If you need to make a sharp, angular bend, you need to route a v groove into the backside, or the material will break.
As far as a seam, I think you would treat it just like an aluminum skin. Make sure you have a structural spar underneath the seam, so the ends can be bonded down well. Then cover the seam with some type of aluminum trim and a sealant.
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What thickness material are you using? I found some 3/16.
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