Which tubing

[Valocalrep]

Ok so over the winter i plan to do more bike work and i was wondering what size tubing is usually used in making frames. Would something like 1-1/2" SCH 40 (1.90 OD X .145 wall) A-500 Structural Steel work well or do i need thicker or thinner wall size. Thanks for the help

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Schedule 40 pipe is very thick wall, I would recommend something around 16 gauge (1.6 mm/ 0.06 inch) wall for a first timer and make your way thinner as you learn what works and what does not.

Luke.

 

[Valocalrep]

Thanks man im looking at http://www.metalsdepot.com/index.php and looking for some good 1 1/2 tube what would you recommend of this site? There isnt very many good metal suppliers around my area

 

[LukeTheJoker]

For your main frame tubes: http://www.metalsdepot.com/catalog_sear ... h=T2112065

For seat/chain stays: http://www.metalsdepot.com/catalog_sear ... ch=T278065

Something different main tubes: http://www.metalsdepot.com/catalog_sear ... ch=T111216

Something different seat/chain stays: http://www.metalsdepot.com/catalog_sear ... rch=T13416

Unfortunately with that supplier if you run a bigger tube it gets a lot thicker. It does not matter if you want to go bigger, just bear in mind the extra weight...
Looks like their prices are not too bad! You will still need some bikes to cut parts from, bottom bracket, fork stem, head tube etc...

Luke.

 

[songshun]

Thanks man im looking at http://www.metalsdepot.com/index.php and looking for some good 1 1/2 tube what would you recommend of this site? There isnt very many good metal suppliers around my area

lol, maybe you can trust https://steelpurchase.com/steel-supply/, we import steel from this company every year, including the aisi 4140 steel round bar, aisi 4340 steel and etc.
By the way, I do not know what is their MOQ for material.
hope that cna help you!