What is better and lighter? wood or aluminum?
1632618
Aluminium is much lighter. I have never seen a wooden attic ladder rated for 350lbs so presumably aluminium is also much stronger in this application at least.
1632619
Aluminum is definitely lighter, and in the attic ladder application, light weight is a definite benefit -- easier to raise and lower. The more important feature is weight capacity. This ladder has a 350 lbs capacity; most wooden ones are 250 lbs.
1998970
I would say not aluminum because I was rough with mine a couple of times and it started to rust.
1905123
It is NOT aluminum. This thing is HEAVY-DUTY. It lifts my full dresser with no sweat. Glad I choose this one!
2050593
I know the new answer is stainless. But I have used aluminum all my life and never had any problems. I know when I need another pan it will be aluminum.Lighter heats faster, cooks more uniformly. Aluminum would always be my choice.
362639
Heavy aluminum. I was concerned it might be too light weight but I was pleasantly surprised.
2236743
The screws are intended for wood, but I'm sure you could make it work for aluminum.
1160137
I think it is steel coated with paint (at least feel like steel, it is heavy) if aluminum, it should be much lighter
1746458
Aluminum cools better than copper/steel but generally costs a lot more and copper/steel is stronger. Originally I had an aluminum radiator from China but returned it because of manufacturing defects.
92184
Oak typically is a more porous wood. For cutting boards a tighter grain wood such as ash, maple is better. Oak will work though.
2050595
I know the new answer is stainless. But I have used aluminum all my life and never had any problems. I know when I need another pan it will be aluminum. Lighter heats faster, cooks more uniformly. Aluminum would always be my choice.
331244
it is real light so honestly i am not sure.... it's not meatal so i would say aluminum. i really love mine and it holds my quilt easily and looks great in my bedroom. i hope this helped you in what you needed.
84149
I think is aluminum it feel very light, I like it it's made in Japangood quality not like the others are made in Chona.
765809
I have had sheet pans made of both, but recently decided I don't like aluminized steel. It rusts! I'll stick to aluminum from now on.
1392569
I don't think it's aluminum (see the weight). . It's cast iron in my opinion.
799670
Personal preference. Purchased more for size, room to grow with this 1. I wouldn't have chosen the wood though, splinters; or plastic, too light weight.
744881
I have to think aluminum since it is not very heavy. I will say it is a very good product they I have used for the beach and outdoor concerts.
1004317
I can't give a definitive answer, but as a machinist, I'd have to agree with Thomas E. Ruddick on his guess that aluminum is easier to machine, ie drilling & tapping holes for screws to attach to assembly.