Bonehead
Skull Master
I had this question sent to me as a PM. But I could not send a PM back due to the persons settings, So here is my response.
Don't build it out of pipe. Pipe is not made for structural applications. Sprinkler pipe is pretty thin walled usually too. You are better off to use an HREW tube,(hot rolled electrically welded) or a DOM. All in a 120 wall.
DOM would me the best, short of chromolly. DOM is seamless. I like 1 3/4 inch but 1 5/8 is good too. The price of steel is going down now.
hey man ,, i been think about something, maybe ya can help,, since you do build tubed frames,, i have a 48 ford cab,, i think i want to build a tube frame, kinda dragster looking,, want would you recommemd in useing for tubing,, i was think seemless pipe, cause i can get it ,, a freind works for a fire sprinkler placre , and always has plenty,, what size if possible should i use if i get the seemless pipe,, pros and cons,, thanks man,,
Don't build it out of pipe. Pipe is not made for structural applications. Sprinkler pipe is pretty thin walled usually too. You are better off to use an HREW tube,(hot rolled electrically welded) or a DOM. All in a 120 wall.
DOM would me the best, short of chromolly. DOM is seamless. I like 1 3/4 inch but 1 5/8 is good too. The price of steel is going down now.