Anyone with tube chassis knowledge, could you help me please
 

hey guys,

i might need some help with a tube chassis. i don't know how to make one. Or what to make it with. if anyone could help me could you just post back. thanks


tas basher"thumbsup"

Check though HERE for the how and with what. Typically they're made from 3/16 OD steel automotive brake line. They're also usually brazed with MAPP gas and silver solder or welded.

Start by reading this:
http://www.rccrawler.com/tuber.htm

Then go through the threads in Mriswith's link.

any other materials to make it with

I know some people use 3/16 solid steel rod when they mig or tig weld a tuber.

Check out those links, they should answer most, if not all, of your questions. I make mine with 3/16" brakeline almost all the time, 1/4" only for supers. Stainless steel tubing is nice, but more expensive and a bit harder to work with (a little harder to bend, harder on cutting edges). I often incorporate steel plating into my builds too, for things like link or shock mount locations.

Solid rod works, but makes the chassis a lot heavier. It's the best option for welding though. I suppose technically it can't be called a tuber then :D!

I guess your right it wouldnt be a tuber...lol
never thought about it like that