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new wall for Burnley? 14-May-2003 At 1:01:19 PM Cliffhanger

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Hi guys, although as a climbing gym owner i hate seeing new walls opening, there should be a few simple solutions.

Plywood Sections - think about using 30mm plywood, the stuff they line shipping containers with - it's indesturctable. It will also allow the super-high density of holds you want.

If you use 30mm ply, conventional T-nuts won't work well, so contact RadWall and see if they'll sell you some of their proprietory T-nuts.

Coating - there are anti-graphiti paints that may go some way. I would NOT use RAdWall etc, as they can be damaged and chipped and once that starts, it will peel off over time.

Holds - put bolt on holds on as per normal and put a nylon lock-nut on the back! very simple and cost effective, but you would need access behind the panels. You can also get bolts with "special" heads that require an expensive allan key, so most people won't have access to one. Glue-on's are crap on plywood, you'll tear the top layer of plywood off, with hold attached over time.

Hope this helps, of course if it's too hard, just come and use our new bouldering cave for just $13!

Jac, if you want more help, just drop in - Tim