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Originally Posted by Dropnaduece
Was thinking of putting 1" or so size holes through about every 6" to reduce the weight of six 2x4's. I know it's not a lot if weight but we pack pretty big for long trips and every pound counts. 
If the holes are not to big and being an engineer it shouldn't weaken the strength of the board.
Anyone try this? It's what they do on planes for a lot of the rib parts in the walls of the plane. Every ounce counts when it comes to weight reduction on a plane to save on fuel costs. |
Weakening wood when adding holes IMO this a bad idea(to save an oumce maybe two what is that like a quarter of a beer? Total weight saved a full 12 oz beer come on
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