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LMD3130
16-01-2011, 18:41
I have been experiencing some difficulties on locating 1.75 Steel Pipe to do some tests on where can I find some?
--Preferably a store in Minnesota or a online one to order from--

Bochek
16-01-2011, 18:43
Your local building supply store should have it in stock, it's called 1.5" EMT

NOV8R
16-01-2011, 18:45
You can get it at Home Depot. It's actually 1 1/2 electrical conduit.

Hallry
16-01-2011, 19:00
You can get it at Home Depot. It's actually 1 1/2 electrical conduit.

Its steel emt actually, but yes, it's 1.5, not 1:75 ::rtm::

Dunkin
16-01-2011, 19:53
McMaster-Carr is an excellent resource to purchase raw metal materials. They're usually very fast.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#steel-pipe/=amdqzs

DonRotolo
16-01-2011, 21:45
Its steel emt actually, but yes, it's 1.5, not 1:75 ::rtm::Right. The nominal diameter (i.e., what they call it) is 1-1/2" EMT, but the stuff is just about 1-3/4" in diameter. Like the rules say.

MrForbes
16-01-2011, 22:04
Or use top rail for chain link fence, it's the right size. Whatever you have laying around :)

LMD3130
16-01-2011, 23:28
Or use top rail for chain link fence, it's the right size. Whatever you have laying around :)

Thank you for the help but wont most fences have different dimensions.

AndyH
16-01-2011, 23:38
I was wondering about the surface. I have been testing on 1 3/4 DOM steel tubing. Is the game played with galvanized pipe?

Gary Dillard
17-01-2011, 08:58
The 1.5 EMT that I bought is galvanized, which I'm pretty sure is standard finish. The OD (per spec) is actually 1.74. This is the material that the official field drawing calls out.

MrForbes
17-01-2011, 09:48
Thank you for the help but wont most fences have different dimensions.

Chain link fences use standard parts, at least in the US.

It might be difficult to find these materials in different countries.

Gdeaver
17-01-2011, 11:08
EMT is galvanized coated. Looking at several brands some are very smooth and uniform. Home Depot sample was rough. If I had HD tubing and my bot worked oK, I'd be worried about showing up at the comp and finding FIRST used very smooth and uniform tubing.