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New Project Question

Posted By: karaider00

New Project Question - 11/13/13 09:08 PM

I have started a new blind project and have just about finished the stand part. All parts of the base are welded 2x2x3/16 and the legs are also 2x2x3/16. My question is i have supports that run along the bottom of the legs but have no more supports. The legs seem solid as heck but do I need the diagonal support that you see on taller stand. The legs are only 5 ft long.Thanks



Posted By: target1911

Re: New Project Question - 11/14/13 01:40 AM

Being that you only have single bolts on each support end i would add at least one diagonal brace. Having only a single bolt gives it a pivot point and will loosen and wobble.
Posted By: maximum

Re: New Project Question - 11/14/13 02:40 AM

what height are you willing
to fall from ?
Posted By: dogcatcher

Re: New Project Question - 11/14/13 02:43 AM

Without the cross braces it will wiggle.
Posted By: target1911

Re: New Project Question - 11/14/13 01:40 PM

Take some angle and do this and you should be fine. It will help to make it more stable.
Posted By: karaider00

Re: New Project Question - 11/14/13 02:51 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Should be an easy fix.
Posted By: jim1961

Re: New Project Question - 11/14/13 08:24 PM

Definitely a good idea to support it. You are off to a great start
Posted By: karaider00

Re: New Project Question - 11/14/13 08:41 PM

thanks Jim. I will try and keep yall updated with pictures as i go along
Posted By: TxAg

Re: New Project Question - 11/14/13 09:16 PM

Built from 3/16"? It ought to be hell for stout after the braces.
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