Hello all, Just some steel weights to keep in mind. 1" thick plate weighs 40.8 pounds per sq. FT. 3/4 is 30.6, 1/2 is 20.4, 1/4 is 10.2, 1/8 is 5.1. I worked in the shipbuilding industry for 11.5 years. We had charts showing material weights and such. Good info. Dave