Wanted 8 foot steel posts, pipe, tube, I beam, etc.

[bryson]

I need six total 8 ft long steel posts to hold up a mezzanine I'm building. Ideally in the 4-6" OD range and around 1/4" wall thickness.

Drill pipe or well casing in that size range would work, square tube would work, I beam would work...

It doesn't need to be super pretty, as long as it is structurally sound.


Whatcha got?

 

[frieed]

might be a bit overbuilt with your specs.
An 8' 4" pipe with just under 1/4" wall will support 54,000 pounds, each.



from here: https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/load-steel-pipe-columns-d_1348.html

 

[Tonkaman]

I’ll see what pipe I can scavenge up. Do you care if it has outlets welded on?

 

[bryson]

I’ll see what pipe I can scavenge up. Do you care if it has outlets welded on?

I'd certainly rather there weren't outlets, but if I can easily cap them it shouldnt be a big deal.

 

[bryson]

might be a bit overbuilt with your specs.
An 8' 4" pipe with just under 1/4" wall will support 54,000 pounds, each.

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from here: https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/load-steel-pipe-columns-d_1348.html

Good info. That opens up the search a bunch.