Fabricating steel stand - which steel do I buy?

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Originally Posted by Myka

Thanks for all the input guys! I'll see what I can find...steel store was closed today anyway. *sigh*

36 x 21"?? Really?

yes steel shops don't typically work weekends

1-1/2" x 1/8" wall is just the minimum I'd go - just looks nice IMO

anything less is like using a 2x2 piece of wood - sure it will hold.... but doesn't look like it would