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08-07-2013, 05:21 AM
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Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.
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Re: Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.
you are correct and these are the pictures which show the differences in the buses
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08-06-2013, 09:12 AM
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Re: Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.
my thinking is this:
and only pertains to the 3 different places I buy steel at work
1-1/8 dia x .083 wall tubing ERW (not DOM) is a stocked item and this means it's a lot cheaper
1-1/8 sq...
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08-05-2013, 07:00 PM
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Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.
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Re: Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.
Round tubing is stronger than sq or rect. Same size,going with 1/8 is way overkill....it is just so easy to weld with longer duty cycle welders except dynasty series millers...they are "bible...
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08-05-2013, 06:56 PM
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Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.
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Re: Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.
Make the 1-1/8 dia pcs (do not use DOM too much $$) about 23-7/8 long this will allow saw cut and plenty of strength
If you need help pm me and I will call at work and hook you up to possible...
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08-05-2013, 06:50 PM
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Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.
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Re: Ugh, the not square Thomas buses.
Use round tubing, .083 wall (14 ga) easy to weld no blow thru(like thin and it will "pull everything into a comfort zone...you can only weld what you can see!
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