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Re: 2x1 and 2x2 1/16" wall 6061-T6 Tubing for Sale

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Originally Posted by Michael Blake View Post
Wow... I didn't expect that answer.

I hope you don't mind a follow-up question... would you opine the weight savings as _substantial_ < 1/16" vs 1/10" > or just pretty good on a chassis configuration.

IF you ask me to do the math I'll have to admit I probably can't... lol

--Michael Blake
I would just take your frame that you have drawn and just change the thickness and do the simple math difference. Weight of .1" wall vs .060" wall.

You can probably find the weight per foot as well online etc...
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