"west" wrote in message
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Thanks to all the RATs for previous advice on custom chassis size. I'd
like
to ask if given heavy enough gauge ... which is better for constructing an
amp ... steel or aluminum? Do they each have their own merits? Thanks.
Cordially,
west



Aluminium is cheap and easy to machine and work with .. Electrically, it's
resistance, per unit, volume, is lower.... than steel ...

Steel is stronger but is harder to work ...

This is not a bridge, you're building ..

If this is a DIY, build it at home, jobby ... go for aluminium .. I like
2mm thick

Steel is ferrous ... iron .. magnetic ... Trannies sit on it .. magnetic
fields ... not a good idea ...

Stainless steel ? Looks attractive but will blunt every drill and hole
punch you've got ..

2mm ALLLOOOOOMINUM ... go for it ..

cheers
jim
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