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07-18-2008, 07:45 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: adrian,Michigan
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|  tuber build questions alright so I want to build a tube frame and I was wondering what kind of tube everyone is using and how do you make the curved bends. I can solder real well assuming these frames are soldered together. was just curious on the curved parts and how to bend them and what type/material/size tubing do you suggest. thanks allot |
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07-18-2008, 07:51 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: columbus
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| most people use 3/16 brake line and bend it with a tubing bender. you can not solder steel. i think you have to buy silver solder and use a map gas. |
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07-18-2008, 09:13 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: HobbyTown Concord CA
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| i used brake line and brazed it together with a MAPP gas torch. i think it was 3/16". the links were made from 1/4" aluminum from HomeDept. if you want to make one try to keep the bends down to one per piece if they are not on the same plane. |
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07-19-2008, 02:59 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Ana*O.C.
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| HARRIS STAY-SILV FLUX,SAFTEY-SILV 45 1.6MM...AND OF COURSE MAPP GAS......p/m me for more info  |
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07-19-2008, 07:29 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flat Rock Park
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| 3/16" rod mig welded together... |
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07-19-2008, 08:54 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central Florida
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