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Postby chasnjess » Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:01 pm

Hi I am ready to fit 18ml mdf behind drivers cab in my minibus conversion. What is the best way to fix roof batons to roof and if self tappers what size please.also guidance for floor batons. Any help appreciated thanks..........Bruce
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Re: fitting 18ml boards

Postby TIMO » Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:04 pm

Hey Bruce .. i pop rivetted some L angle brackets to the roof supports first then screwed the wood to the brackets,,, same with the floor .
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Re: fitting 18ml boards

Postby chasnjess » Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:19 pm

TIMO wrote:Hey Bruce .. i pop rivetted some L angle brackets to the roof supports first then screwed the wood to the brackets,,, same with the floor .


Thanks for your info what size and type screw would be strongest the boards will be holding cupboards
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Re: fitting 18ml boards

Postby TIMO » Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:22 pm

chasnjess wrote:
TIMO wrote:Hey Bruce .. i pop rivetted some L angle brackets to the roof supports first then screwed the wood to the brackets,,, same with the floor .


Thanks for your info what size and type screw would be strongest the boards will be holding cupboards

Ahh ,,, thats thrown a whole new light on things mate
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