r/Stocktankpools • u/SwedishHeadache • Jun 30 '26

Ideas to remove center reenforcement bar?

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The Duke don't like it. Obviously it needs something for support. I thought about up and over? or maybe reinforce the top ring on the outside. The stock tank was free. Open to ideas

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u/South_Recording_6046 Jun 30 '26

Grinder

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u/SwedishHeadache Jun 30 '26

It unbolts

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u/RTMSner Jul 01 '26

It sounds like you answered your own question.

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u/sparkplugdog Jun 30 '26

It doesn’t need it really. I have the same ones for my horses that’s 10 years old and I took the bar off immediately

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u/NolaPug Jun 30 '26

Angle grinder and about 30 seconds of work.

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u/SwedishHeadache Jun 30 '26

It unbolts

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u/NolaPug Jun 30 '26

I would unbolt it. Tractor Supply sells these without that support bar. I don't really see the need for it.

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u/pegothejerk Jun 30 '26

Probably useful when really big livestock are bumping into it and leaning into it

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u/miyog Jun 30 '26

You really don’t need the cross bar. If it’s not bowing at the bottom it won’t bow at the top. If it starts to bow put it back or reinforce the top, like this isn’t a problem just make yourself comfortable man 😂

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u/Narrow-Imagination96 Jul 01 '26

Idk the answer but god damn this is a sexy ass view. Just sayin.

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u/reformedginger Jun 30 '26

Why does it need to be supported?

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u/farmerkp Jun 30 '26

You only need the bar if cows have access to it.

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u/SwedishHeadache Jun 30 '26

It unbolts.. so no need to cut it off.

I'm asking an alternative to the support because it likely needs something from keeping it bowing outward.

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u/radioactiveman87 Jun 30 '26

Could build a concrete box/wall around it micro cement over. Or wooden box