Metal Edge channel for undersized plywood

[karlwithak]

Does anyone know of a source for metal (aluminum, steel) channel for edge protection on undersized plywood. I need 31/64, but 7/16 would do. Can't find either. I'd like 4' lengths, but longer would do.

[karlwithak]

Should have mentioned that the plywood is undersized for 1/2".

[Bill Holt]

First......Welcome aboard. You chose wisely.

I have not come across metal channel sized for the shrinking sizes of plywood. My local big box stores carry the aluminum channel in 1/8" increments IIRC.

[mike4244]

Would an L bead do instead?You can buy aluminum or vinyl L bead for siding.Come to think of it maybe the J bead may do,not sure of the dimensions.
mike

[Steve N]

What does the edge need protection from? I'd be surprised if you found any that wasn't just 1/2" though. Plus you might find pricing better if it's shorter lengths.

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You will also find it in hardware at Lowes, HD, Tractor supply. It's not rare, but undersize sounds special made can you say $$$$$$$$$$$$

A lot of people will just use hardwood, which could be painted to exact, or stained/dyed to very similar.

How to with direct glue on, and nails


Or by using any number of router bits, or TS cuts you can create edging with a number of glue surfaces, much better look, grip, and it does a twofold job of edging, and also making the edge of the ply much less flexy, so it will support greater weight, without sag.

[tomsteve]

http://www.brunnerent.com/Tools/Portfoli...amp;strMetaTag=

ive seen places online while lookin for other metal products but cant recall the places.

if ya search the www for
aluminum extrustion c channel

youll find quite a few places

[ed kerns]

Have a look at McMaster Carr. They sell a lot of metal edging of various profiles and widths.

[karlwithak]

Thanks all! Its actually horizontal support for a quick and dirty (QAD) shelf with 3' wide 1/2" (undersized) plywood 16" deep. The shelves hold parts containers, and are 5" apart vertically. Channel would be a QAD fix.

[BobW]

Why not just use alum or steel "L" epoxied to the front edge. If the little bit extra hanging down bothers you, grind it of...but I'd just leave it.

[Cooler]

Try Outwater Plastics: http://www.outwatermastercatalog.com/home/index.cfm