General welding questions that dont fit in TIG, MIG, Stick, or Certification etc.
homeboy
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Don't have any idea what you have for stands but if they are decent size can you just make longer extensions to slip In with a pin to keep the bottom off the floor for stability? Clamp or weld on a crossbar to height req'd to spin and clamp or weld some X bracing if the stands don't have enough stability on their own. You only need a crossbar 2ft or less because steel on steel slides real easy. Just a bad habit of mine always trying to figure how to do stuff! :?: :idea: :ugeek:
Poland308
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Not a genius. It's just that doing field work in mechanical rooms I have a 50/50 chance of supporting stuff from under or above. Sometimes a combination of the two to be safe.
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Josh
thatoneguy
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I just have some 3 ton normal height jack stands. I think I'm just gonna do the supporting from the rafters idea. Build some rigid and reusable shackles hanging from them and tada!
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