Silverbullet555
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I need to make a bracket similar to this for my swim platform.
Based on a mock-up I did I need to use a piece that is 8" wide with a bend 2" from the top at the same angle as in this bracket. If I did it that way, it would mount directly to the bottom of the swim platform.
Anyone that has priced stainless plate lately knows that 2 pieces of 8x24 stainless 1/4" thick will cost you a couple hundred. I was given 2 pieces 6X18 and I would like to try to make them work.
I could make the same bend and use a spacer to bring the horizontal to the right level or I could make the bend opposite so the tab is verticle and then I could bolt or weld or an "L" bracket on to bring it back horizontal. My 3rd option is to just have a 2" piece of stainless welded to this piece at the correct angle then I need no spacers, no "L" brackets,etc.
Is a bend significantly stronger or weaker than a weld?
Based on a mock-up I did I need to use a piece that is 8" wide with a bend 2" from the top at the same angle as in this bracket. If I did it that way, it would mount directly to the bottom of the swim platform.
Anyone that has priced stainless plate lately knows that 2 pieces of 8x24 stainless 1/4" thick will cost you a couple hundred. I was given 2 pieces 6X18 and I would like to try to make them work.
I could make the same bend and use a spacer to bring the horizontal to the right level or I could make the bend opposite so the tab is verticle and then I could bolt or weld or an "L" bracket on to bring it back horizontal. My 3rd option is to just have a 2" piece of stainless welded to this piece at the correct angle then I need no spacers, no "L" brackets,etc.
Is a bend significantly stronger or weaker than a weld?
