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Old 07-05-2007, 02:58 PM   #1
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Hi everybody. i've been reding my eyes out for the last couple weeks here, and I'm going to get a Wheely King, and eventually build a tuber.

Now, my question is, I know you guys building tubers are using 3/16" brake line tube. What is the wall thickness of that tube??? I have some stainless steel tube here that is .035" wall. Think that will be cool?

Thanks in advance! Also thanks for all the killer info, and for helping me get addicted to this awesome hobby. (wife doesnt exactly feel the same, but oh well! my kids DO!!)
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Old 07-05-2007, 03:15 PM   #2
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Just did a quick google search so I could easily be wrong, but it looks like 3/16" brake line has a .028 inch wall thickness. Again, I could be wrong, but that is what I got from my quick search.
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well brake lines have diff wall thinksnesses due to diff needs like hydraulic lines fuel lines ect but yes thats the norm
But I think he asked about brake line... not fuel line? And I was merely stating that, as far as I know, that is the minimum wall thickness for a 3/16" brake line. I guess I could have been more specific though. Good looking out bro!
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But I think he asked about brake line... not fuel line? And I was merely stating that, as far as I know, that is the minimum wall thickness for a 3/16" brake line. I guess I could have been more specific though. Good looking out bro!
Cool fellas, thanks. I think that .035" might be a little heavy....I'm going to order something a little thinner.

I think I'm going to laser weld this bad boy, if my tig is too hot.

Stay tuned for more from me!!

John
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.035" should be fine.Alot of guys use solid rod and it seems to work for them.
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I have used a spectrum of different rods and tubes just building and dorking around with. What you have there should work perfectly on making a tuber. Just make sure you have a bender for it. Good Luck
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Cool fellas, thanks. I think that .035" might be a little heavy....I'm going to order something a little thinner.

I think I'm going to laser weld this bad boy, if my tig is too hot.

Stay tuned for more from me!!

John
why would your tig be too hot? i had mine set to like 60 amps and just didnt get into the pedal much when i built my tuber. its 3/16 brake line btw
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