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Re: 2x1 and 2x2 1/16" wall 6061-T6 Tubing for Sale
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Originally Posted by R.C.
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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R.C... I wrapped my limited brain around the math and surprisingly didn't sprain it...
Is it correct to say using 1/16" over 1/10" is a 37.75% weight savings?
And do you concur with Adam that 1/16" based H-chassis with stout bumpers could work?
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