how much do you think the materials would cost?

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To build this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ParaBody-Bodysmi...item2a0cfa9972

If I were in chicago obviously it would be cheaper to buy it but the cheapest I can find is 277.00 for a similar model locally and I have been looking for a welding project-

I guess you could figure roughly
40' 2" square tubing
8' 2.5" rectangular tubing
3' 1/4" or 3/16" flat stock
12' 1" round stock
1.5' 2.5" rectangular tubing cut and fit for locks
50.00 in miscellaneous grade 8 hardware (though those are probably grade 5)
Not sure where to get the plastic end covers
2 giant washers for the ends (not sure where to get those)
And whatever the machine shop would charge to bend the round stock and drillpress the several 1" holes or 1 1/16" holes for a little clearance
4 cans of spray paint

I already have a thermal arc 185 tig/stick welder and a lincoln buzz box. I will probably need a new tank of argon but should have the filler I need.

Is it worth it?

Thanks!
Andrew