I am thinking about making a trailer extension, to make the box section deeper, it is going to be very similar to this http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2285. I am thinking of making it out of 1" equal angle, 1/8" thick, and then using 2mm aluminium sheet for the sides and top etc.
Now, the real question!! Would this angle be strong enough? Is there any sort of rule of thumb of the strength of aluminium compared to mild steel?
Any thoughts?
Now, the real question!! Would this angle be strong enough? Is there any sort of rule of thumb of the strength of aluminium compared to mild steel?
Any thoughts?