J jakers1975 Joined Aug 9, 2013 Messages 49 Reaction score 11 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 May 7, 2014 #1 What gauge steel tube do I need to purchase for my build? Jake Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
LukeTheJoker Pro Member Joined Nov 17, 2012 Messages 21,660 Reaction score 19,035 Location Broken Hill, Australia Rating - 100% 3 0 0 May 7, 2014 #2 Highly recommend 16 gauge (1.6mm) or if you are not the best welder even slightly thicker. You can of course go as thick as you want but it will weigh more... Luke.
Highly recommend 16 gauge (1.6mm) or if you are not the best welder even slightly thicker. You can of course go as thick as you want but it will weigh more... Luke.
deven_science Joined Dec 8, 2011 Messages 3,493 Reaction score 5,399 Location Sacramento, CA Rating - 100% 21 0 0 May 7, 2014 #3 I buy .065" wall tubing, which if memory serves, is equivalent to 16g.
model-a Joined Jun 6, 2012 Messages 475 Reaction score 85 Location North Carolina ,small town called Rockwell Rating - 0% 0 0 0 May 9, 2014 #4 That's what I use or have used in the past
Ichoptop Joined Sep 19, 2012 Messages 686 Reaction score 608 Location Denver Colorado Rating - 100% 4 0 0 May 9, 2014 #5 I run .085 but my bikes are long and low which puts more stress on the tube.