Eddo Rogue
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- May 18, 2020
- Messages
- 3,982
- Reaction score
- 2,503
- Points
- 113
- Location
- Burbank,CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ranger 4x4
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- OHV
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- skyjacker front leveling kit
- Tire Size
- 31-10.50R15
- My credo
- Crossed threads are tight threads.
I am building a steel fence in sections of 3 posts between 16' foot lengths. the posts stick past the top and bottom horizontal rails, so I use a long straight edge in the jig to line up all the posts. So far the only thing available is a 20' stick of 2" square steel tube 3/16" wall thickness. Not only is heavy to use, but flexes quite a bit. I have to clamp a bunch of chunks of other stuff to it to get it rigid.
My question is what would be the best/ least flexible of size/material to use a long straight edge?
I'm thinking Aluminum would be best, but not sure on size/wall thickness. Maybe 2"x4" rectangle tube 1/4" wall thickness?
I think Aluminum comes in 21' lengths, but I could cut it down a bit if that would also help rigidity.
My question is what would be the best/ least flexible of size/material to use a long straight edge?
I'm thinking Aluminum would be best, but not sure on size/wall thickness. Maybe 2"x4" rectangle tube 1/4" wall thickness?
I think Aluminum comes in 21' lengths, but I could cut it down a bit if that would also help rigidity.