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17-12-2007, 01:03

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Re: Steel Frame?

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Originally Posted by 114ManualLabor

Ew, C channel. We use 1x1 box extrusion. It's been plenty strong, easy to weld, and nice and cheap/available.

Why C channel?

We have used C channel for a couple of reasons.
Two 1x1 box extrusions used on the side of a frame is heavier than a 4x1 C channel.
We have had good results bolting together a C channel frame and do not have the ability to weld aluminum.

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