strength of .030

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So I got a really heavy drum thats gonna go in a stand , and w/ the weight of the drum and the force of people playing on it , there will be allot of stress on the top ring of my stand.  I'm pretty sure that it'll be no problem , but it got me thinking that I have no clue how strong my materials are.  So I know someone is gonna tell me to go do my homework and such, but sorry I don't really know where to start getting reliable free info other than here from y'all.  I'm working w/ 1/4" round and 1/4 x 1/2 bar (for legs) and as mentioned in the title .030 wire.  I guess I could go up to .035 w/ my welder , but for all I know w/ my current materials and good welds will be enough.  I had a kid climb a stand the other day and it was fine , so maybe I'm paranoid , I'd like to be sure.  I suppose I'm hoping there is a basic equation I could learn and implement across the board.....?
Reply:The tensile stregth of welding wire comes from it's composition, not it's diameter..030" ER70S-X is the same 70k tensile strength as .035" ER70S-X.That is what the "70" indicates.Where diameter comes into play is the size/thickness of the material you are welding. Too small of a wire at too high of voltage/amperage and the size of the weld won't be sufficient enough to maintain it's strength.I would say that .030" is a little small for 1/4" x 1/2" material but with the correct prep and a knowledgable weldor, it can be used.- Paulhttp://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Just slightly "off topic"..What is it..wel"dor"wel"der"wel"duh"  ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterJust slightly "off topic"..What is it..wel"dor"wel"der"wel"duh"  ...zap!
Reply:Cruel...Very cruel... ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:So I'm just welding the 1/4" rod to the 1/4"x 1/2" one top ring and one bottom support both 1/4" round welded to 4 1/4 x 1/2 legs.  I'm welding every point of contact , top bottom and sides.  even with .030 think it'll do? The drum is near 25/30 lbs and peope will be hitting it pretty damn hard....thoughts? comments?
Reply:As long as your welding is decent and the settings on the welder or correct,you'll be fine.- Paulhttp://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Base your welds off the thinnest piece you're welding, which is 1/4" rod.  .030 is plenty for that.