Aluminum Material for Dash 1

[Picone]

I am going to build an Aluminum dash and I am looking for the correct Aluminum material to order. It needs to be soft enough to work with and be weldable. Most likely it will be 22-20ga (.029"-.036&quot.

Thanks

 

[TVP]

3003 is a standard grade of aluminum that can be formed and welded, and is readily available in small thickness sheet/strip.

 

[Picone]

how about 1100? A friend has told me that this is common also.

 

[TVP]

1100 is another common sheet alloy, commonly used for making foil. It is quite low in strength, which is why I recommended the 3003.

 

[Picone]

Thank you very much!

 

[funnelguy]

Small quantities of textured 3003-H14 are also available from McMaster-Carr. Nice non-glare surface that hides scratches and minor blemishes.