Moe Szyslak Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 How thick of 2X4 tubing are people using on their frames? I did some searching but mostly just find people call out 2X4 or 2X3 but no thicknesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mskyfshntchr Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 1/8" or 3/16" would be the most common, I would think.It is what we use on the frames we have built and have had no issues on strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Szyslak Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landscaper Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 how many people use Angle iron rather than 2x4/2x3 tubing??Any Pros/Cons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydro Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Use 11 gauge wall tubing (about 1/8"). It's more than strong enough, easy to weld, and fairly light in weight. You buy steel by the pound and it is at historically high prices now. Using 3/16 wall is just wasting money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phred52 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Moe, I used 2"x5"x11 gauge on the frame for my 6.5'X16'. I don't think the wall thickness of the frame material would have a bearing on it, but, I do have a slight issue with twisting in the back of the house, I have the double doors in the rear, allowing the back end to rack slightly, I've learned that I can counter act that with blocks of wood and the lift winches when I'm setting up on the lake. Phred52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishNcrappie Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 helping a friend build a 24' plus 4' V. he used 2x4 3/16th main frame and 2x3 1/8th cross beam. 3x3 3/16th tongue. comes to personal choice. some people want peace of mind. personal i'd never use angle iron. too much twisting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamr Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I used channel iron on my first house I built thing twisted back and forth till the day i sold it tubing is the only way to go I also ran a square tubing down the middle of the house made a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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