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  1. Dec 26, 2016, 05:06 PM #3
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    Paul,

    I did start by considering 1/2" thick plate but it really is overkill. The force generated by rotation is parallel to the face of the plate which is extremely strong. I think 16 gage sheet stock would probably have worked.

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