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Old 03-17-2013, 08:23 PM
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would removing the center brace make it too weak in the middle to hold the heavy tank?
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Old 03-17-2013, 09:12 PM
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would removing the center brace make it too weak in the middle to hold the heavy tank?
most store-bought stands appear to me to be built only as strong as needed. certainly not overbuilt by any means. If they put a centre brace in I wouldn't risk removing it permanently.
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Grizz, I just want to say thank you very much ! I did it
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Old 03-23-2013, 09:05 PM
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Grizz, I just want to say thank you very much ! I did it
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