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Post by Walms on Dec 28, 2009 21:51:30 GMT -5
IMO, the added weight of the bracing is neglectable in the big scheme of things... On the same token, the bracing doesn't need to be as big as the main frame components to be effective. I'd use what ever you have available, anywhere from 5/8 to 7/8 dia. with 1/16 wall mild steel and you'd be good to go.
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Post by klx411 on Dec 29, 2009 8:37:16 GMT -5
I'd use what ever you have available, anywhere from 5/8 to 7/8 dia. with 1/16 wall mild steel and you'd be good to go. Problem is we don't use much of anything that light at work, so it looks like I will have to be purchasing a piece . I am also hoping to cut off enough un-needed items from the frame to offset the weight of the bracing.
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Post by Walms on Dec 29, 2009 9:36:43 GMT -5
I'm not sure where you are from but places like Metal Supermarkets will sell off-cuts for peanuts. You can even go lighter wall thickness depending on your welding skills.
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Post by bake on Dec 29, 2009 17:12:11 GMT -5
Can you do what I did... find an old chrome moly bicycle and cut it up?
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Post by klx411 on Dec 29, 2009 18:07:47 GMT -5
I think I saw some lengths of .875 od by .062 wall tubing at work. Guess I will use that since the price is right, FREE.
What thickness does the plate need to be?
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