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03-22-2011, 04:04 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Where Jeep axles are made
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|  couple of Q's about rods and plates
ok so i want to make a custom tube frame and was wondering about what thickness of solid rod to use, i want something that is strong and that i can weld with a oxyaccetaline welder.(ive heard any where from 1/4inch to 3/8 inch solid rod) also what about things like body pannels, trans plates, and skid plates? |
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03-22-2011, 04:24 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Francisco
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Most of us use 3/16 tubing or 3/16 brake line for most of the stuff. You could use some 3/16 rod to add strength in certain areas if you want.
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03-23-2011, 03:34 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Where Jeep axles are made
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so 3/16 for tubing but what about for plate? also how hard is it to weld 3/16 tubing with a oxyaccetaline welder?
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03-25-2011, 08:29 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Where Jeep axles are made
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any more info on this? what thickness sheet metal is good???
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06-21-2011, 07:56 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: The heart of the south
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3/16" tubing is tough to weld without a MIG/TIG welder. you can use your oxy rig at low flame to braze using Harris Silver Solder. There are many a tuber running out there completely built with brazing.
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