flatbed wood
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flatbed wood
I have a 55 1 ton flat bed. I am making a new bed from 1/4 inch alum. plate and 4 inch alum. chanel. The wood that goes between the frame and bed was in poor shape and looks like rough oak. Has anyone tried treated lumber or should I stick with new oak.
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Is the truck going to be exposed to the weather on a regular basis? My truck is under cover most of the time so I used untreated pine or fir lumber. I started with 2" by whatever to fit the original bed strips. I then put the lumber through a planer to size it to the original factory thickness. I then painted it black so when it gets scuffed with use I can easily touch up the paint.
If you are building the flat bed you can size the rails to whatever you want for the bed thickness. I think you can use whatever fits your purpose.. If you let the treated lumber age, it can be painted also.
If you are building the flat bed you can size the rails to whatever you want for the bed thickness. I think you can use whatever fits your purpose.. If you let the treated lumber age, it can be painted also.
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I'm planning on using all rough cut pine (with a water sealer) on my bed and those 2 boards between bed and frame.
i've head that pine was the original wood used, and my bed isn't going to be hauling much at all. plus i figure it will save acouple $$$..........
i've head that pine was the original wood used, and my bed isn't going to be hauling much at all. plus i figure it will save acouple $$$..........
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