Ok just curious now for argument sake...why is heavy machinery/fork lifts/tractors and such square cages just like mine and not round with triangulation. They weigh tons more and that's what most have so it can't be that weak at all
They also have 1/4" plating on it to prevent racking, gussets and smooth radius bends at the corners, and most of those are only for falling object protection, or at most laying over on the side. They are generally not used for climbing dangerous obstacles with potential for multiple rollovers, they operate very slowly, and they typically have a very low center of mass.
Ok just curious now for argument sake...why is heavy machinery/fork lifts/tractors and such square cages just like mine and not round with triangulation. They weigh tons more and that's what most have so it can't be that weak at all
Forklift cages are not designed to hold up the weight of the vehicle in the very unlikely and almost impossible event it flips upside down. The cage on a forklift is there for only one reason and that is to protect the driver from falling objects that they mat be lifting and generally don't support more than the lifting capacity of said lift.
What is stronger 4 Big Triangles or 24 small rectangles/
As for me I'll take a cute lil triangle every chance I can get one especially if its nice and neat bonus points if its yellow...a square just looks like a Hitler Stache.
Oh we are talking about cages. Kinda the same.
Ok ok enough about them stinking triangle. Too much work to cut out sections then more cutting and grinding and special funky cuts and longer pieces. This took me less than an hour and done plus came free from our scrap pile so win win..
You and I both know in reality that cage would and will never give under any circumstances, just saying.
And this has been the problem since day one, you don’t listen or take the advise of people that have been doing this for years, scrap metal or not listen and learn before you do
And this has been the problem since day one, you don’t listen or take the advise of people that have been doing this for years, scrap metal or not listen and learn before you do
I totally understand the reasoning and design of triangulated cages with proper tubing. I do!
I just went with what was very affordable and readily available on my cheap butt lol.
I was merely stating in reality, my cage is heavy and overkill but it will hold up more than enough and that is ultimate goal. Moving on
What is stronger 4 Big Triangles or 24 small rectangles/
As for me I'll take a cute lil triangle every chance I can get one especially if its nice and neat bonus points if its yellow...a square just looks like a Hitler Stache.
Oh we are talking about cages. Kinda the same.
Now you're gonna make me have that battle with the conscious that I keep trying to think I don't have...I'd take them, but probably have them sit in the garage for quite some time, while I'm sure that you would put them to use much sooner than I'll ever be able to...Hmmm...I still think I want them, but I'll let you know if I chicken out.
I totally understand the reasoning and design of triangulated cages with proper tubing. I do!
I just went with what was very affordable and readily available on my cheap butt lol.
I was merely stating in reality, my cage is heavy and overkill but it will hold up more than enough and that is ultimate goal. Moving on
Dude I understand doing things on the cheap, but doing things affordable and cheap the wrong way makes no sense, when people have been trying to teach you or talk you into doing it the right way
I am not bashing you here either, because I also love doing things myself, but I know my limits
Put a little money back from time to time and have someone design and build you a cage that does this for a living, it’s only your life your messing with
If you want I have a bracket set here at the house. If you pay the shipping plus say $20 I’ll put em in a flat rate box. Took pics of one side but have enough pieces to do both sides and they have integrated shock mounts.
So I brought this home from work to try it out.
Anyone know anything about this brand. Worth $260? @WARRIORWELDING@Mac5005 thanks guys, I'm exited to try it out.
It's easy to put a 1000lb cage 8ft off the ground when its a 20,000lb machine with a 2ft high center of mass.
Damnit. lol
