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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by cheese3</i> <br /><br />[quote]QUOTE: I used 2" x 2" pine with 1" blue foam[/quote] <br />I am trying to stay away from foam because of the cost so that is out of the question. I think i will use plywood but what is the best type, brand, and thikness, keep in mind i do not have the money to buy a glamorous piece of wood so it has to farely inexpensive. <br />[/quote] <br />Adam, <br />As selector was saying, 5/8" thick plywood sheets would easily do the job. I've seen some people use 1/2" as well. What you can buy is the kind that isn't 'pretty', IOW the surfaces have knots and other imperfections. That dosen't matter because it will be covered anyway. Just be sure the sheets have enough "ply's" (layers) - the more ply's the stronger the sheet. <br /> <br />One more thing to consider: Do you have a table saw or a radial-arm saw at home? If not, make sure you have the Home Depot /Lowes guys cut it there for you. (The first three cuts are no charge, if I remember correctly.) <br /> <br />Good luck![:)]
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