Bending flat bar stock for L brackets.

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Hello.   I have some 1/8" x 1 1/2" HR flat bar stock that is too flimsy for the brackets I have to bend up at 90 Deg.  The shelf brackets are going to be about 10" x 10" Max. L shapeTwo brackets need not hold more than 150 lbs. total.  Should I go with HR 1/4" thickness or go with Cold rolled 1/4" thickness. Thanks, Al
Reply:How about making and welding in a brace to each end of the bracket or make a shorter one to reach about 1/2 the length of each leg.Ol' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Put a 45 deg support brace between the vertical and horizontal pieces
Reply:Why not use angle iron ?? Notch one leg 45 degrees, bend to 90 , and weld. Stronger than flatstock without gussets.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:How many do you need to makeDave  Originally Posted by al 1Hello.   I have some 1/8" x 1 1/2" HR flat bar stock that is too flimsy for the brackets I have to bend up at 90 Deg.  The shelf brackets are going to be about 10" x 10" Max. L shapeTwo brackets need not hold more than 150 lbs. total.  Should I go with HR 1/4" thickness or go with Cold rolled 1/4" thickness. Thanks, Al
Reply:Perhaps you could turn the 1/8 on edge.  Then weld on mounting tabs or plate.  In would only use 1/4 if it was all in had.
Reply:Thi might workSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk