07-28-2010, 03:54 PM
nachoman Wrote:That DIN rail is a very good idea. I have used 1x2 pine as a "core" for deck plate girder bridges for a similar purpose. I wanted the thing to be strong and not have to rely on styrene for rigidity. Now your supports don't actually have to "support" anything.
Kevin, another thing I have considered is the plastic trim available from HD. They make various shapes and sizes in solid plastic instead of wood. Some definite possibilities there. With wood, I might be concerned with warpage over time.
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