plywood chipper bin?

[tree lopper]

I've got a truck that will only hold about 6.5 cubic yards of woodchip. Would a 3/8" plywood chipper bin suffice, using decent wood framing?

I only just got my first chipper last weekend, and I want to knock up a temporary bin to tie me over until I can weld up a permanent one. I'm removing some trees I could really use it for but having it collapse on the road wouldn't be a good look. :blush:

 

[Pelorus]

I'd not go less than 1/2" ply, which is what I used to have for a lid on my dump trailer.
A season of chips bouncing around off the inside of the lid would turn that 1/2" into 1/4" - 3/8" in some areas.

 

[tree lopper]

Thanks, I'm starting to think you are right. I was just hoping to save some money since I already have some 9mm ply lying around.

Has anyone used plywood for the sides of a bin, by the way?

 

[KenJax Tree]

I'd go 3/4"

 

[showrguy]

Friend of mine had a plywood chipping box for years, till the weather got to it...........I think it was 1/2" ??
Brace your corners real heavy...