Steel stand design help?

EnderG60 · 03/29/2019, 08:47 AM

Im looking to make some metal stands for my new tank(350 gal) and frag(320 gal) system. I plan to use 2" square tube, but since Ive never used metal before for a stand I dont know how many support legs are required.

Can anyone give me an idea of how I can make sure I have enough support?

mcgyvr · 03/29/2019, 07:08 PM

What wall thickness tube?
11ga every 2ft should be plenty.. But specific construction techniques also come into play

03/29/2019, 08:47 AM	#1
EnderG60 Plumbing Engineer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 3,260	Steel stand design help? Im looking to make some metal stands for my new tank(350 gal) and frag(320 gal) system. I plan to use 2" square tube, but since Ive never used metal before for a stand I dont know how many support legs are required. Can anyone give me an idea of how I can make sure I have enough support?

03/29/2019, 07:08 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	What wall thickness tube? 11ga every 2ft should be plenty.. But specific construction techniques also come into play __________________ Who me?