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Originally Posted by ebe
Starting to consider my design for a 84" long by 32" wide stand. I picked up a bunch of 2"x2" 1/8" wall tubes 22.5" long that I will be using for the uprights. Would 14 gauge 2x2 tubes work for the long spans or do I need 1/8" for that as well. I have enough of 2x2s for uprights and 45 degree gussets to strengthen it up.
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I would do the entire stand out of .120(1/8inch) wall 2x2. Its hard to lay a nice solid weld on the 14gauge and not burn through. Save the 2x2 and go to ebay and buy some nice 1/4plate gussets. Save time and they look nicer in my opinion.