im putting a 2' piece of sheeting across the front of my boat for my dog and to be able to mount lights. thinking 1/8" thick. of the following which is better 3003, 5052, or 6061 T6. or if i find a piece of scrap the right size does it really matter the grade?

patrick

5052

5086

USDA Grade A

Coon
is that right beside the grade AA eggs???

any other suggestions not a clear winner yet. thanks for the input

it really wont make a flyn f$ck when u go to use it... put all da different grades in a hat and pull a got damned number

schrieverboy
thanks for the honesty, i wasnt sure so i thought someone in the know would set me straight

im a few beers into a buzz so sorry about the honesty

if u can get t-6 cheap go wit it but it really doesnt matter for what u will do wit it

6061 t6 is the strongest. That is what i would use.

I know this from shopping for aluminum for my floor, the strongest is somewhat brittle and a good hit could crack it instead of bend it, vice versa with the weakest, could be too flimsy. I would ask Aucoin or Brother Breaux, they use the stuff everyday.

Use the same material as your hull is made out of. Check the manufacturer website to find out.

jrp267
could you find me Appleby Manufacturing Company website?

looks like i might some 6061 T6
thanks everyone

[quote="DeathMetalDukk"]I know this from shopping for aluminum for my floor, the strongest is somewhat brittle and a good hit could crack it instead of bend it, vice versa with the weakest, could be too flimsy.quote]

Bingo

5052 is probably the most well rounded alloy of aluminum you can get meaning it has great anti-corrsion properties as well as can bend fairly easy but not too flimsy

I dont know it for a fact but probably the most common and easier to find unless you deal with a large supplier