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[quote=cameronb]Hello,
Considering building a custom sailbox for my Tornado's tilt trailer.  I've looked around here for ideas, and have used drainage tubes in the past.
But..I think that I want a top hinged box (or maybe a combination of doors).
Thinking beyond the obvious materials...has anyone ever built something out of Alucobond: 
https://www.alucobondusa.com/
(or any of the other similar products from other vendors?

The 90deg bends are pretty easy:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=alucobond+bend&docid=608044356857563768&mid=D032541E1C05C710D9DBD032541E1C05C710D9DB&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

But...the other joints are perhaps more difficult.  Bonding via epoxy comes to mind....but the aluminum surface is perhaps too smooth for epoxy as the primary fastening system.

Other materials that I've thought about include alum sheeting (as it can be welded), painted plywood (its cheap, easy to work with and lasts a reasonable amount of time.

I've also used PVC sheeting on film sets...its certainly weather resistant...but too flexible IMO.[/quote]

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