How to stiffen 1/2" aluminum tube?

[intarsiabox]

Google "structural knee brace" and you will have your answer.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

Google "structural knee brace" and you will have your answer.

:thumbs: Ah ok, yeah we were talking about this sort of thing already. I'm not sure I could make it look pretty. I'm a woodworker, not a metalworker.

[shiftline]

I'm thinking About building a similar thing but prob go with square steel or aluminum tubing

[WarDog]

Mindy, you still haven't answered my most important question, lol.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by WarDog

Mindy, you still haven't answered my most important question, lol.

I did, you're blind.

[WarDog]

Yes, apparently. Lol.

[mike31154]

Rivet 'thingies' are quite affordable & easy to use, carpenter girl. And after you're done with the knee brace, it can be useful around the house & garage for other nifty work. If you've made up your mind about the ceiling attachment, a trip to the attic may not be needed, provided you can find a couple of studs in a favourable location with a stud finder.

[Myka]

Well Mike, if I can make nifty things with the rivet thingy then I'm all in! I'll go find a rivet thingy...