Steel tubing thickness question

[CrimsonFog]

I'm building a stand for an acrylic 180g. 60" x 30" x 24" tall.

Going to use square or tube steel and was wondering what thickness I should use.

Was thinking of 1/8" thickness. Does anyone know of that will hold? Or should I just got with 1/4"?




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[doyboy]

Had mine made of 1" square, solid as a rock to hold a 240g tank and stand is 36" tall


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[CrimsonFog]

Sorry, I should have been more specific. We are going to use 1.5" square hollow tubing.

Was wondering about what thickness.

Will 1/8" thickness work?

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[pacu mom]

Sorry, I should have been more specific. We are going to use 1.5" square hollow tubing.

Was wondering about what thickness.

Will 1/8" thickness work?

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HULON would be the one to ask, being that he has welded stands for other MFK members. My gut reaction is that 1/8" would work, depending on your bracing. Our monster stand is 3/16" thick, 3 1/2" tubular steel, and so solid you could drive a truck on it.

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[CrimsonFog]

Bump for a few more opinions.