Just a quick one (I hope). I started my build some time ago and have just now got the opportunity to get back on it. I am just finishing off my CAD model at the moment.

So to get to the point I am using stainless wherever possible on the build. Does anyone have any opinions on stainless for the wishbones (I was considering 316L, as we have a plentiful supply of various seamless sizes at work)?

Cheers

G

Missis says I've got to go shopping.



304L & 316L Is what I've used

1/2" NB Sch 10 for top & bottom front & rear top.

3/4" NB Sch 10 for bottom rear.

More info later if you need it.


Paul G

Thanks 907

I was considering sch 10s, but I was also thinking to go to maybe sch 5s as this is closer to book thickness. The reason being I am building a bec and I want to save weight where ever possible.

What do you think?

Hi, I'm back.


Right, just popped out and measured a bit.

The 1/2" that I used is 21mm od, 2mm wall.

I don't think that it's OTT for a bone.

Personally, I wouldn't use thinner than that, although mine is a +4 CEC

HTH

Paul G

OK back from the late christmass do (dragged away by the misses before I managed to drink all of the free wine).

I suppose the weight penalty for the slightly thicker tube is minimal compared to the extra piece of mind.

Cheers for the input Paul. I was expecting comments about stress cracking (although I have only experienced it in high chloride environments in my job)

Gareth

Mmmm, I make chemical plant for my day job.

Rather than high chloride, with a seven, your more likely to encounter high alcohol environments.

ATB

Paul G