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07-19-2011, 02:13 PM
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Part of the issue is going to be rigidity too. If the stand is able to rack even a little, the strength of the vertical members will drop drastically. I've no engineering experience, but my gut would have me adding in more coulums, probably a couple more on each side, and possibly a cross brace to keep it stable.
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07-19-2011, 03:40 PM
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Definitely go with 1 1/2 tube, have 2 vertical members to split length in 3rds and if they build it right it will hold. And by build it right I mean, build the front and back frames first with 45 degree corners and then join them with the horizontal members. Doing this makes your corners bullet proof. You could add a knee brace into the backside of the stand just to be really on the safe side.
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07-19-2011, 04:45 PM
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Personally I would still suggest going 2" for the amount of weight. If you do use 1-1/2 then be sure it is actually HSS (structural steel, cold forged). If it's just hot rolled square tubing 1-1/2 is going to be pretty sketchy. As others have suggested extra columns is a good idea as well as adding angled supports at all corners to reduce the load on the joints and keep things square.
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07-19-2011, 05:26 PM
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