He's wanting a 12' wide by 7' deep. We talked about pipe, I suggested 3" sch 40, figured he'd be running tractors and what not over it. Along the outer edges and in the center I was thinking 6" channel, I forget the weight on it but it was 7/16" wall thickness. One on each side and one in the center that way there was only a 6' span on either side. Thought about I-beam but also thought about the price, but may end up pricing it out cause I'll only need one. Worried with the channel though that the weight may make it fold out at the bottoms, but with the 3" pipe in there it'll cover half the span of the channel. I can see the angle you used would cut the cost substantially. Not sure how deep he wants this pit though. I'll probably call him back and discuss other cost cutting options. I need the work.....money but gotta make some money to.
I here ya on the bills. Fortunately my truck is paid for til the 27th of this month, insurance paid til the 1st of March. Now, have to pay for the house, and other stuff. Been selling stuff like a mad man. Tools from the old trade as a mechanic, walking through shop thinking about the last time I used something and stickin a price tag on it. Next thing to go I fear is my 66' Cub Cadet, hate to let it go but I have another in the shop that was my grandpa's and it's worth more to me than the other.