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Would appreciate assistance determining best type steel angle to fabricate frames to be used outdoors as sign frames .. Typically used 3/4" and 1" angle ..One method used extensively is "notching" a length of angle .. Bending at notches to form "U" shaped frame .. and welding crossbars .. Also "Pointing" tips of angle .. Finished frames will be powdercoated .. (relatively) large scale .. 100+ units of a size per run .. Any help/advice appreciated .. including best steel angle for process .. recommended fabrication equipment ..
Reply:Your question to me appears a little vague. What size/weight are these signs you want to build?  Are you asking "what is the best type of angle-iron steel?"  Or the best "angle" to use angle-iron when making a sign frame???     Need some more detail of what you're looking for exactly.  What kind if "assistance" are you specifically looking for?Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:That's up to what you prefer to use. Price would be a deciding factor for me. 1/4"x1/2" strap would likely be sufficient, depending on sign weight. This would allow you to bend the corners, no notching required. Top corners may or may not need gussets. And no need for pointy legs. As far as equipment, a small mig welder, band saw and mini grinder would get the job done. Good luck !!!
Reply:More info would help and even a picture. If notching and bending a iron worker would work well if it's in the budget.
Reply:Originally Posted by BJones1647Would appreciate assistance determining best type steel angle to fabricate frames to be used outdoors as sign frames .. Typically used 3/4" and 1" angle ..One method used extensively is "notching" a length of angle .. Bending at notches to form "U" shaped frame .. and welding crossbars .. Also "Pointing" tips of angle .. Finished frames will be powdercoated .. (relatively) large scale .. 100+ units of a size per run .. Any help/advice appreciated .. including best steel angle for process .. recommended fabrication equipment ..
Reply:Go to eBay and get an old, manual angle iron notcher, cutter and bender. I believe Roper Whitney is the brand. You cut the angle with one attachment, notch it with extra room for the bend with another, then bend it 90 degrees with the third. Although they are 100 years old, they still are perfect for your application. Expect to pay $500 minimum for a working angle iron machine. I'll try to post a picture of mine. It's still cheaper than most ironworker attachments and good to 2" X 1/4" angle if I remember right.
Reply:You can probably buy these from a sign supplier cheaper than you could make them.