wood

[BrianG]

When it gets wet/damp, it expands. At any rate, wood simply does not have the density and hardness of metal or even some plastics.

If it's very easy to work with, maybe make some mock-ups of an idea instead of using relatively expensive metal. But to actually use it; I wouldn't.

[Procharged5.0]

Originally Posted by BrianG

When it gets wet/damp, it expands. At any rate, wood simply does not have the density and hardness of metal or even some plastics.

If it's very easy to work with, maybe make some mock-ups of an idea instead of using relatively expensive metal. But to actually use it; I wouldn't.

+1

I've used wood for mock-ups and for templates but you need a metal or thermoplastic material for "the real thing".

[HotnCold]

Good call Skellyo - thats what mike and i use when prototyping parts - A thick HDPE milled out to hold batteries works wonders... Good call

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by HotnCold

Good call Skellyo - thats what mike and i use when prototyping parts - A thick HDPE milled out to hold batteries works wonders... Good call

Thanks...I've got some of it sitting here ready to make my own battery trays with it soon. I just went with 1/2" though, planning to sink the batts into it about 1/4".

[HotnCold]

Originally Posted by skellyo

Thanks...I've got some of it sitting here ready to make my own battery trays with it soon. I just went with 1/2" though, planning to sink the batts into it about 1/4".

You could also get some 1" - and pocket it out and then use some smaller plastic and make a cover.....