2x6 or 2x 8's

What do you LL Prefer for support beds for bed platform/

 

2x4's will be more than adequate.

 

TACO....2 x 4? For the supports that lay across the bed and fit in the cut outs/

 

3/4" steel square tubing sitting on top of a 1/8" flat stock is the exact heigjt of the pockets in the bed. It's also smaller, lighter, and stringer than a 2x8 or 2x4's.

 

Hawk,,,that is nice, don't have that skill set right now....but probably will be in my future plans..gonna go simple for now..hunting season is almost here

 

Always like having something more heigjt and stringer!

 

I didn't have the skill set before this either. I went and bought a $90 welder at harbor freight and taught myself how to use it for this project. I considered making it from wood, but didn't want the weight or bulkieness.

 

Maybe I should try proof reading after typing on my phone. I hate the little buttons, but truly hate auto correct.

 

No worse than me some times! I just always find typo's funny because I read as is typed, no foul! Nice rack!

 

What HF welder did you get? I want to learn as well.

 

The 120v flux core one. It's usually around $100, but often on sale for $90. Not a great welder, but it works and doesn't require any gas.

 

1.5" x 1.5" 6062 or 6063 (can't remember which I used) AL square tubing. I think I have (7) cross members in total with 5/8" board on top. I often carry 300-500lbs on top (evenly placed) and I measured a deflection of maybe 1/4"