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Old 08-26-2014, 07:17 PM
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There are pros n cons to each. Steel rusts ( unless coated properly). It is stronger than wood, and can take a wack or two without damage. However, one needs to know welding or handy metal skills to make properly. One doesn't need a whole lot of material to build a stong stand, just proper structural know how.
Wood seems a bit more intensive. It rots and expands where water touches if not coated. A lot of material is needed to obtain decent strength. It is however nicer to finish and match the house crown moulding or style etc.
I've built metal stands and haven't had issues with rust as I had the stand sandblasted and industrial primed, then coated heavily with a waterproof/rust proof paint.
It's preference really.


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