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    Default WANTED: breadboard or allum. plate

    im looking for a plate to start building my projector and wanted to see if anyone here had a breadboard or an aluminum plate they aren't using anymore.

    any size bigger than 12x12 and smaller than 18x14 would be best.


    i also dont mind if there are some holes drilled in them as long as they are in usable shape.

    help me out
    -Josh

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    I have mega plates of aircraft grade allum.
    5X5 ft. sheets by 1/2 in.
    So make it back up to Oregon and i will kick some down to you!

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    damn! wanna by any chance cut me off a little piece? i'll gladly pay for your time and effort and shipping!

    -Josh

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    My plate is 1/2" thick and I think I overdid it. Next time I will go with 1/4" and save a whole lot of money and weight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget View Post
    damn! wanna by any chance cut me off a little piece? i'll gladly pay for your time and effort and shipping!

    Yeah I can do that,but it will be atleast a week,
    We should be finished with our move by this weekend

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    Quote Originally Posted by carmangary View Post
    My plate is 1/2" thick and I think I overdid it. Next time I will go with 1/4" and save a whole lot of money and weight.

    I like the 1/2 in. plate it is a great heat sink for multiple DPSS's etc.
    zero flex in any condition.i have used the 1/4 in. plates and it just did not cut it!

    A good place to get Allum. is boat builders tons of the stuff laying around

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    oh if you could do that i would be GREATLY appreciative!

    thanks mark!

    if possible the bigger 18x14 would be best.

    let me know when you can and how much ya want
    -Josh

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    Quote Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget View Post
    oh if you could do that i would be GREATLY appreciative!

    thanks mark!

    if possible the bigger 18x14 would be best.

    let me know when you can and how much ya want
    No problem!
    just shipping would be fine

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    sweet you are the man!
    -Josh

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lasernerd View Post
    I like the 1/2 in. plate it is a great heat sink for multiple DPSS's etc.
    zero flex in any condition.i have used the 1/4 in. plates and it just did not cut it!

    A good place to get Allum. is boat builders tons of the stuff laying around

    What did you not like about the 1/4" plate? Doesn't seem like flex would be an issue as long as it is supported properly. Heat wise, it is no worse than a 1/2" plate since surface area is practically the same.

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