I'm trying to build a small rack/platform using some 5/8" round tubing. I'm planning for it to be rectangular, with the tubes cut at a 45 degree angle (don't have a tubing bender). I'm going to notch
I've seen racing supply catalogs and ads in Grassroots Motorsports peddling fixtures to cut & drill pipe ends for roll cages and stuff. Not sure about welding fixtures, but if such a thing exists, th
Not sure if this is close to what you need, but thought it was pretty interesting, saw it today actually: http://www.pipemastertools.com/ -PJ angle (don't have a tubing bender). I'm going to notch 3
Low-tech, but it works for low-volume light aircraft construction and the like -- mark a center line on the tubing. One simple way is to lay it into the miter-gauge slot on a table saw, assuming you
If I am understanding you problem correctly, it is "how do I establish a bottom and top of the tubing so all of my 45 degree cuts will be based on this datum. If that is the problem, is it possible
For the miter cuts at the corners of the platform I'd cut one end at the 45 angle and then hold the flat side of that end up against an angle plate when I clamp to cut the other end. If you don't hav
Yes. Use square tubing. (actually, I'm somewhat serious on that... Square tubing in general seems to be easier to work with, no need to fishmouth tubes, angle cuts are easier, etc.) If you want to u
What about using lugs, as are used on steel (yes, people still make them) bikes? -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.
Thanks for the suggestions! I'm stuck using round tubing only because the current mounting brackets that the rack will attach to require 5/8" round tubing. Since the minimum purchase was 12', I figur
I have seen hole saws as small as 5/8 inch. I actually think I have one. Food for though. Assemble the 5/8 hole saw with the appropriate pilot bit. Use the pilot bit to drill a hole an a flat steel p