Possible Material for LR3 YZ Plates

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Hello @xenon6582, welcome!

Yes, have seen acrylic YZ plates in some builds, for example Laser Cut Steel LR3 Build - #36 by jjwharris

Can find other material ideas at

LR3#strut-plates, Strut Plate Material

Would be nice to see a definitive list of most-to-least preferred Strut Material options from LR3 Beta/Experienced folks. Recommendation depends on your build dimensions and what you’re planning to cut. But guessing folks here doing relatively Stock build are using 1/8" tempered hardboard or 1/4" ply. Seal and paint before assembly. Feels like 1/8" Hardboard is most common? But I think (someone please confirm/correct me) … Common Strut materials (from Most rigid): 1/4" Hardboard (1 solid…

Personally, I stuck with materials recommended by docs (e.g MDF YZ, Aluminum XZ) to minimize risk of running into issues. Hope that helps, cheers!