LF exploring cost for custom metal rack

[zeroinverse]

I am debating building a welded tank shelving system for my garage tank.

1) anyone know any good welders?

2) what is approximate cost for a two or three level shelf? 48"x24" footprint, with top two shelves designed to hold about 60-100 gal each (so maybe 480-800 lbs) on each shelf with vertical foot/columns able to support 1600 lbs or so if it was fully loaded.

 

[lokii_37]

Have you looked at a place like shelvingdirect. I don't know how much you are looking to spend. The shelves there say they are only good for 600lbs once they reach 48" wide.

 

[kodiak23]

I'm sure someone on here could weld you something, but if you don't find anyone, I could probbly get you a decent price from the local steel shop. Let me know.

 

[Grant W]

Answered you on BAR's RC forum Ron.

 

[crispyreef]

I have barrel racks that you could cut and weld

 

[crispyreef]

There 2*2 steel

 

[zeroinverse]

Thanks guys! I have not welded in a long time and it probably wouldn't be reliable.

Grant, thanks! I'll look at the adjustable shelves. That may be the best idea & most flexible in the long run.

Crispy: thanks for the offer, sounds like a bit troublesome. ^_^

Worst case, I'll build a wood double shelf.

 

[zeroinverse]

double post

 

[justin_cutri]

Had the guys at Norbay in Petaluma put this together for me about 18 months ago. Cost me $400. 36"x18" footprint 1.25" square tubing. Raw steel was a little more than $100 clean welds and they painted it. Built with earthquakes in mind