Corner bracket for 1-5/8” fence tube lighting carts & other structures.
Required Hardware -
1/4-20 × 3.0” Long Hex bolts Qty: 8
1/4-20 × 2.0” Long Hex bolts Qty: 2
Flat Washers, lock washers, and nuts for 1/4-20 hardware Qty: 10 each (double the flat washers)
You can typically find buy-by-weight or bulk-bags of grade 2 zinc plated hardware at Farm and Fleet type stores, Lowes, Menards, ACE, and other major hardware stores for very cheap.
*both halves of the assembly will have a hex shape for the head of the bolt to be captured in. One side will be for the bolt head and you will use a flat washer, lock washer, and nut on the other side, which will not sink into the hex shape.
Fence tubing link reference - https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/fencing/chain-link-fencing/1-5-8-black-16-gauge-chain-link-fence-line-post/1715313b/p-1444424044534-c-5742.htm
4” Caster Wheels from Amazon - https://amzn.to/45Wth6v
T brackets from Amazon - https://amzn.to/4sRI9Nh
— Tips for building your carts—-
Buy yourself a cheap tube / pipe cutter from the plumbing section to cut your tubes with no mess. Avoid using a hacksaw or other messy cutting method this way! I recommend using self-tapping screws through the T-brackets to add extra reinforcement, as well as prevent tube rotation for when you clamp fixtures to the tubing. Don’t over-tighten these printed brackets, as to not add excess strain on the parts. These will last a long time if you treat your gear right! I have original prints on my carts made of PETG, which is MUCH weaker and more brittle, as well as not fiber-reinforced and I have yet to break one! I also recommend using some of my corner brackets also available on my site to add triangles to your structure and reinforce the T-joints to help bear the weight of your fixtures. Lastly, don’t be silly with the size of your structures, and don’t plan on flying / hanging these, as they are not rated professional trussing structures. Remember that this is DIY, and know the limits of your setup. Happy building!
Corner bracket for 1-5/8” fence tube lighting carts & other structures.
Required Hardware -
1/4-20 × 3.0” Long Hex bolts Qty: 8
1/4-20 × 2.0” Long Hex bolts Qty: 2
Flat Washers, lock washers, and nuts for 1/4-20 hardware Qty: 10 each (double the flat washers)
You can typically find buy-by-weight or bulk-bags of grade 2 zinc plated hardware at Farm and Fleet type stores, Lowes, Menards, ACE, and other major hardware stores for very cheap.
*both halves of the assembly will have a hex shape for the head of the bolt to be captured in. One side will be for the bolt head and you will use a flat washer, lock washer, and nut on the other side, which will not sink into the hex shape.
Fence tubing link reference - https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/fencing/chain-link-fencing/1-5-8-black-16-gauge-chain-link-fence-line-post/1715313b/p-1444424044534-c-5742.htm
4” Caster Wheels from Amazon - https://amzn.to/45Wth6v
T brackets from Amazon - https://amzn.to/4sRI9Nh
— Tips for building your carts—-
Buy yourself a cheap tube / pipe cutter from the plumbing section to cut your tubes with no mess. Avoid using a hacksaw or other messy cutting method this way! I recommend using self-tapping screws through the T-brackets to add extra reinforcement, as well as prevent tube rotation for when you clamp fixtures to the tubing. Don’t over-tighten these printed brackets, as to not add excess strain on the parts. These will last a long time if you treat your gear right! I have original prints on my carts made of PETG, which is MUCH weaker and more brittle, as well as not fiber-reinforced and I have yet to break one! I also recommend using some of my corner brackets also available on my site to add triangles to your structure and reinforce the T-joints to help bear the weight of your fixtures. Lastly, don’t be silly with the size of your structures, and don’t plan on flying / hanging these, as they are not rated professional trussing structures. Remember that this is DIY, and know the limits of your setup. Happy building!
