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10/15/2017, 09:26 PM
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water pipe stand build
any one ever build a stand like this? if so please post some pictures..
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10/16/2017, 10:14 PM
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10/16/2017, 11:36 PM
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There is no way I would use that stand! Put a tank full of water on it and all you would need to do is push on one end for it to collapse.
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10/17/2017, 09:45 AM
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You can see in later videos that he fills it without incident. Still, it would make me very nervous.
I love the idea of a steel stand, but with the investment of a large system like that, why not just do it right and get it designed and welded by a pro?
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10/17/2017, 10:58 PM
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The problem for me is getting a 6ft stand in my basement, this looked like a great way to build it. My other opinion is to get a stand welded in 3 24 inch sections.
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10/18/2017, 05:38 AM
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Have it tig welded in place
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10/18/2017, 06:59 AM
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Weld it in place or have it break down and bolt together in a way that's designed to retain the strength you need, versus scaffolding which is basically held together with a bunch of set screws.
Or build a conventional 2x4 stand right in place.
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10/18/2017, 08:20 AM
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The ends & Tees would make for pressure points I would not be comfortable with.
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10/18/2017, 05:45 PM
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I did not want to build with 2x4s because we are contemplating selling our house in 2 years or so. I think the only way I can get it done is if I have the stand welded in the 3 24 inch sections and have holes drilled where I can bolt them together.
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10/18/2017, 08:26 PM
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Check out 80/20.net
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