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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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Found a guy on ebay. Big foot tiles. Basically a race deck replica that worked out to be under $1.60 a square ft shipped. Thought you guys would love the results
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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What do you do for the trim pieces in the corners or around the pole??

Looks great.
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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Sweet... Garaj Mahal is open for business!
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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How's the quality compare to RD and other tiles? Any warranty?
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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What do you do for the trim pieces in the corners or around the pole??

Looks great.
you can purchase edges which are like mini ramps that snap in to complete the look. I will attack a few tiles with a circular or jigsaw for around the pole. I'll hopefully complete the job this weekend.
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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Are they the perforated ones that I see on ebay?
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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Are they the perforated ones that I see on ebay?
No, the solid diamond plate 13" squares from Greg Smith Equipment
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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How do they hold up to jacks and jack stands?
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Looks really good and an excellent price. As far as a jack or jack stands, a jack stand will definitely punch a hole in them. I use a metal sheet under my jackstands. I haven't had a problem with using a jack on the plastic pieces.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by autobonrun
Looks really good and an excellent price. As far as a jack or jack stands, a jack stand will definitely punch a hole in them. I use a metal sheet under my jackstands. I haven't had a problem with using a jack on the plastic pieces.
really? These are solid pieces, no?
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Air Kuul TT
really? These are solid pieces, no?
The Racedeck pieces have a raised checkered pattern underneath with cutouts to allow water to drain. The top flat portion looks to only be about an 1/8" thick. Unfortunately my jackstands have pointed legs which can punch through into the open area underneath.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by LT1
No, the solid diamond plate 13" squares from Greg Smith Equipment
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Sorry but I'm slow tonight... so are these solid tile or perferated underneath for water to drain? TIA.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by autobonrun
The Racedeck pieces have a raised checkered pattern underneath with cutouts to allow water to drain. The top flat portion looks to only be about an 1/8" thick. Unfortunately my jackstands have pointed legs which can punch through into the open area underneath.
This shows what I tried to describe. LT1, do yours look similar underneath?
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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Wow... I can see how a jack stand can punch through that? So do you find it effective for water draining? What LT1 has for $1.60 is pretty darn good.... but I don't want to do it if it will not hold up.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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auto...

Mine look virtually idential to your picture. I see you cut that tile. What kind of saw/blade combo worked out best for you?

tony...

Quality seems good although I havent done a side by side comparo to Race deck. I didnt ask about any warranty. If you bust a tile, you can always snap a new one in.
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