Old Campaign Signs Instead of M/G Plywood?

[12Footer]

After taking a closer look at some of these new campaign signs, they turn-out to be a corogated plastic material called "coroplast" (no shock there). The plastic sandwich is remarkably sturdy, light wieght, waterproof, tho not uv resistant (so I'm told, but can be painted). It dawned on me that this stuff may be just the material for building boat bolsters out of.They won't rot! It's about half the price of marine grade plywood of the same thickness.I'm looking for input pro or con. I know it would be a miracle if anyone has attempted it's usage in a boat yet, but give me your thoughts as to why it would or would NOT make a great bolster, battery box, electronics box material.<br />I'm going for it, but have some trepidations.

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Old Campaign Signs Instead of M/G Plywood?

I think if you can get the staples to stay in it, and it is stiff enough, there is no reason why it shouldn't work. Don't use Kerry signs, they'll flip-flop too much. Bush signs will work great, as they are rigid, unbending, and stay true to form. Good luck...

 

[waterone1@aol.com]

Re: Old Campaign Signs Instead of M/G Plywood?

The big question is how to get all of that HOT AIR out of them first.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Old Campaign Signs Instead of M/G Plywood?

Don't use Kerry signs, they'll flip-flop too much.

 

[12Footer]

Re: Old Campaign Signs Instead of M/G Plywood?

Best laugh I've had all day, Jason!!

 

[swimmin' for shore]

Re: Old Campaign Signs Instead of M/G Plywood?

I went on the net and looked this stuff up. I found a guy who was making various items for outdoor use with it, and emailed him. His opinion was that this would not be strong enough to hold up to much weight. As for staples staying in it, he said no to that, too. He'd tried various things, but only managed to hold it together by drilling holes and using rope or wire. I can't say I've tried it, though, and I know that everyone has different abilities. I'm inclined to agree with Jason on this one. If you are talented enough to keep some of these old pickups or boats running, you can pretty much patch anything together. Best of luck

 

[lark2004]

Re: Old Campaign Signs Instead of M/G Plywood?

now Thats a quote that carry's a lot of weight. Keep it up 12footer.