Machine Stand Bob Harbour 2/2008 I built a stand for a sheet metal notcher that worked out pretty well and the design would be extendable to other machines. The top of the stand and shelf are 1/4" hot rolled steel, with 1/8" x 3" strip for the legs. Two strips are welded into an L for each leg, so there are a total of 8 strips in the legs. I put 1/8" x 1" strips along the edges of the top and shelf spanning the legs as stiffeners. Finally, I put 1/4" gussets as feet at the bottom of the legs to provide some extra strength and a place to screw leveling feet into.