Marine Ply ok for Rear Drawers.

Just before I get the materials for the misses wagon, did you guys just use marine ply and carpet for your rear drawers?

I'm 99% sure thats the go, just want to double check before i measure up and order.

Thanks.

I've not built any for mine yet but given what we expose our Rigs to it would be a logical choice if you only intend on doing the job once. IMO

Cheers
Paul

I agree, If you want to do the job once then go with the marine ply !!!

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Originally Posted by Plasnart

Marine ply's pretty expensive though. Lots of people have had success with using lower grade ply. Personally I used high-density particleboard and the drawers are as solid as a rock, but a bit heavy.

If I was building out of ply I'd use lower grade ply but ensure it's screwed and glued really well. It wouldn't be a problem, especially when lined with carpet.

Just out of interest, what's the price difference between marine grade and standard interior grade?

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Lots but its more dense & its water proof, thats the advantage.

Cheers
Paul

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Originally Posted by Plasnart

Hmm, hopefully it doesn't need to be water proof! Personally I'd save myself some money and buy the interior grade but I suppose this decision is really personal choice.

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For sure I totally agree with you it is personal choice all the way.

I used 12mm bacing ply from bunnings, it is waterproof aswell, You just need to pick your sheets as some can be quite rough.

for my draws i have used cb grade ply which at bunnings is like 100 bucks for a 19mm 1200 x 2400 sheet. this ply is construction grade which means that only one side is nice. however it is designed to get rained on and stuff so tghe glu is good. mine has been completly submerged once and wet a fe wmore times on top of thast and is fine. as for draw runners just go to like your local bolt and bearings and stuff place and they can usually order tham in.

+1 for the CD ply. The marine ply is too expensive and it really is overkill for a set of drawers. A mate of mine builds timber boats and even on plywood boats he uses CD ply instead of marine ply. He just paints them in epoxy to seal them. On a set of drawers they will be fine.

My drawer are ply wood and pine. Were made and fitted by previous owner. I may pull them out and dress them with oil before serious water courseing. I do agree with using bracing ply as it is made from same stuff as marine ply but is not dressed well as it usually gets hidden in buildings. And if you are covering with carpet who is going to see rough timber? Make sure smoother side is used for inside as to allow smooth running of draws.

Tim

PS go to 2nd hand timber shops and price ply there.

First of all hows it going? what did you go for?