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Posted by: beattofit ® 06/29/2006, 15:05:03 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
I have a different question for you. I need (want) to make three coffee tables. Shaped like this ] 17" wide throughout with a 17" square top, 21" tall and a 10" x 17" base which I will match with a heavier plate to counter balance the overall weight. I do not want to install gussets or braces. My question is, How thick will the steel need to be to resist flexing? Especially if a couple drinks or magazines or a dinner tray is placed on it? To me 3/16 is close and without considering the counterbalance weight it will be about 45 pounds. Do you think 3/16 would do it or 1/4 (at 60 lbs)? |
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Posted by: beattofit ® 06/29/2006, 15:08:46 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
I forgot to add:
I thought about aluminum and would have the same questions as above with one more. Can aluminum be bent in a brake to 90 degrees without failure? Thank you for your replies. Todd |
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Posted by: scooter ® 07/01/2006, 20:54:46 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
I don't understand you dimentioning for your table, you need to post a drawing of some sort. Yes alum. will form in press brakes. You need to have a grade that will receive this process however. (T-61, etc.) Thanks, Scooter |
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