Thread: Most Commonly Used Aluminum Extrusion Profiles
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Re: Most Commonly Used Aluminum Extrusion Profiles
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Originally Posted by nathannfm View Post
Actually, contrary to popular belief a section of 1x1 80-20 is slightly LIGHTER than the same legenth of 1x1x.125 square tubing. If you really want to save weight use thinner wall square tube.
The weight from 80/20 isn't in the extrusion. It's in all the bracketry and fasteners.
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