rev.1

[SCAR3]

how much would it cost to build the rev.1 from sliders site
exactly without the sheet metal just the expanded metal
and should i use sheet metal to
thanks !:D

[AndrewMx1]

Originally posted by slider
You would be best off to call a local supplier for current pricing.

I pay about 8 bucks for 20' of 1x1 and about 17 bucks for the 2x2. Both are .120 wall.

Now, get your calculator out.

C:/windows/CALC.EXE

Originally posted by slider
best to use 14 gauge with 3/4" #9 Raised Expanded Metal. I used to use 16 gauge but had a crack next to a weld after about 4,000 hits so I use 14 from now on. Also, I use 5 welds per cross member and 9 welds every 6" on the expanded metal. It used to take me 2 days to put that stuff on but now I have 2 welders and my 16 year old is my partner so it is only 1 day now.

And i'm trying to find out what guage expanded metal to use alone without sheet metal.

[crustyfmx250]

grab the phone and a phone book, and call all the metal dealers around you, simple as that :D

and yes, as mentioned in a couple 100 threads, you should use the sheet metal too