Im starting to think about the equipment im going to need to build the frame - principly a pipe bender and a welder
But what welder to get? a couple of hours on the internet has some answers.....
http://www.mechwerks.com/Welding.htm - suggests 210A
http://www.millerwelds.com/education/articles/articles70.html - suggests 250A
and if you need a tutorial on how to do it?....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF3ZWAAu_jI&feature=related
why i can even learn how NOT to make a frame!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6hUMeZXKJM&feature=user
As for pipe, ive been learning that i should be thinking about something like 30mm O.D, 3mm wall thickness (though i wonder if 30mm might look a bit too skinny)
Theres some interesting stuff on pipe on this site (including a bend allowance calculator)
http://www.rorty-design.com/content/tube_work.htm
and check out their section on "poultry-poo" welding
So i go to bed a little more informed
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