chuckjaxfl
Well-Known Member
It seems widely accepted that 2" or 1.5" x 0.125 square tubing is excessive for our needs for a single-tier system, despite its common usage.
I've seen some builds from bedframes, and other thinner material as well, but they seem to get less attention and discussion than the over engineered builds.
What's the lightest material you think could be used? I don't want to push any envelopes, but I don't see a needing to build a 2000 pound stand to hold up 500 pounds of water.
I'm tempted to build my stand from 1" x 0.125" angle, just because that's what's available at Lowes & Home Depot. I would think that, braced properly, that a stand could be built that's sufficient to hold a single-tier, three-vessel brewery with ease.
Any engineers in the audience?
I've seen some builds from bedframes, and other thinner material as well, but they seem to get less attention and discussion than the over engineered builds.
What's the lightest material you think could be used? I don't want to push any envelopes, but I don't see a needing to build a 2000 pound stand to hold up 500 pounds of water.
I'm tempted to build my stand from 1" x 0.125" angle, just because that's what's available at Lowes & Home Depot. I would think that, braced properly, that a stand could be built that's sufficient to hold a single-tier, three-vessel brewery with ease.
Any engineers in the audience?