On Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:14:06 -0400, Meanie
wrote:

I wanted to add, as I search the McMaster Carr website for those various
metals, I'm seeing the same yield strength for many different metals
comparing the same type of layout which adds to my confusion.

Thanks again.

You're probably looking at the *per square inch* material strength,
which is the same for different sections. What matters is the area of
a cross-section of that material section -- like L-channels, round
rods, etch.

Cut across them and measure the area of the cut.

--
Ed Huntress