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ERW Box Section - Size to Slide Fit
ko_racer - 16/11/10 at 11:31 AM

This is a little off topic, but I'm looking to find two sizes of ERW box secion.

I need one to be a slide fit into the other, reasonably snug fit but I will have a hand wheel bolt to stop it moving.

Does anyone know what are good sizes for this. I've not got anywhere I can go and test it.

I've been thinking 30x30x2.0 and 25x25x1.6 should be close. Obviously you've got the seam to take into account.

Anyone got any suggestions as whats a good fit?

I've also been seaching for a handwheel type bolt, but not having much luck as I'm not certain what they are actually called.

Thanks

Keith


nick205 - 16/11/10 at 11:58 AM

Try "thumb wheel" that might bring more options up.

What lengths do you need?

B&Q/Homebase etc have a selection of sizes, but only up to about 2m in length I think.


CNHSS1 - 16/11/10 at 12:45 PM

what sort of handwheel do you need? we have plenty of handwheels, some with nuts internally, some with bolt shafts for use on office furniture.


prawnabie - 16/11/10 at 01:10 PM

I thought erw had a seam down the inside of it?


ko_racer - 16/11/10 at 02:30 PM

I'm looking for something with an M8 Threaded Bolt Sticking out of it.

I want to weld a small boss on the ERW tube and use the thumb wheel to lock the tube.

Thanks

Keith

quote:
Originally posted by CNHSS1
what sort of handwheel do you need? we have plenty of handwheels, some with nuts internally, some with bolt shafts for use on office furniture.


ko_racer - 16/11/10 at 02:32 PM

ERW does have a seam down the inside, but what I'm looking at building isn't structural, if I plan to have the seam on certain sides when I build it, it shouldn't be a problem.

Thanks

Keith


CNHSS1 - 16/11/10 at 03:00 PM

emailed pic of handwheels


ko_racer - 16/11/10 at 04:48 PM

I've not had anything come through. Could you resend to koracer at g mail .com

Thanks

Keith


CNHSS1 - 16/11/10 at 04:50 PM

re-sent to address above, had used the one from your button in profile