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1. [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: Jim Franklin <jamesf@groupwbench.org>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:53:12 -0400; Been quiet for a few days, don't want the collective to lose it's edge :-) I have a 5x8 utility trailer with a mesh floor that needs a more supportive deck for 2 motorcycles. I'd like to keep it one; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00059.html (9,107 bytes)
2. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:04:07 -0500; Do some research on MDO (Medium Density Overlay). I've been told that it is what overhead highway signs are made of. I replaced the front wall of my enclosed with it a couple years ago and have had n; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00060.html (10,712 bytes)
3. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 11:48:11 -0400; Our contractor used a waterproof tongue & groove particle board type product for the sub-floor decking of the room above our garage. I saved the cut-offs. It has proved very strong and durable/water; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00061.html (10,357 bytes)
4. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: Jim Franklin <jamesf@groupwbench.org>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:13:18 -0400; I'm in MA, up near the NH border. I was hoping for something lighter than the resin board type of things, since I'll be near max weight with the 2 bikes already. Probably makes sense just to get some; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00062.html (11,612 bytes)
5. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 11:33:32 -0500; I don't think a solid bed is a good idea. I'd consider using 2 x 12s, even though you'd need to figure a way to attach them to the existing decking, that shouldn't be hard to do. We have a 5 x 10 tra; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00063.html (11,124 bytes)
6. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: Steven Trovato <strovato@optonline.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:34:23 -0400; By mesh do you mean expanded metal? You know, that is available in different mesh sizes and metal gauges. Also, perhaps you just need a bit more support under the floor. Or perhaps you can add channe; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00064.html (9,957 bytes)
7. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:48:50 -0500; 5X8 and 5X10 are standard sizes for BS1066 marine plywood. They'll cost more (maybe much more), than the equivalent area in 4X8 sheets. If carrying the bikes is the only reason for upgrading, I'd thi; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00065.html (10,069 bytes)
8. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: Jim Franklin <jamesf@groupwbench.org>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 17:08:23 -0400; This is the trailer. The mesh floor is barely strong enough to support me, plus it lets in all the road spray/debris/etc. I'm at the very least going to cover it with CDX, if I don't find anything be; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00066.html (10,426 bytes)
9. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: David Hillman <hillman@planet-torque.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:21:50 -0400 (EDT); So, if I understand you correctly, your priorities are a solid, weather-resistant, inexpensive and lightweight floor? That's gonna be tough, I think. You might have to pick two or three. For what it'; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00067.html (11,283 bytes)
10. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: Jim Franklin <jamesf@groupwbench.org>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:38:27 -0400; weather-resistant, inexpensive and lightweight floor? Yes! Exactly! :-) both sides of some plywood, then install it, and call it good. In my last (enclosed) trailer, I used Behr porch paint on the fl; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00068.html (10,190 bytes)
11. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: Brian Kemp <bk13@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:42:22 -0700; Jim - If you go with plywood, check with a real lumber yard. I purchased 5x8 sheets of 3/4" exterior plywood for my balcony which is 5 x 45. It cost more than 4x8, but the time/labor savings of not r; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00069.html (11,433 bytes)
12. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1): Author: David Hillman <hillman@planet-torque.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 11:47:26 -0400 (EDT); Can't say, I didn't keep the trailer long enough. Hot tires will pull up almost anything. Sand/paint is probably the cheapest way to go, but if you are keeping this trailer for a long time, the addit; /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00070.html (10,442 bytes)

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