Posted 3/21/2007 15:22 (#123252 - in reply to #122974) Subject: RE: Pipe vs square tubing for strength?
Eastern Iowa
If you were to pick up a 15 foot piece of 1/4" wall 4x4 you would realize it is way to heavy. I still think your idea can work, just start with the first 1/3 of the boom on each side made out of 1/8 inch 4x4 or 3x3 then the middle 1/3 use something lighter and on the outer 1/3 you can use something like 2 x 2 thin wall steel. You don't need alot of strength on the end.
Pipe vs square tubing for strength?
