Schrodinger
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| posted on 20/10/16 at 08:45 AM |
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Fuel Tank
I'm planning on making a new fuel tank for my Stylus, as I only have a dc tig it's going to be steel, what thickness steel is recommended?
Keith
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r1_pete
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| posted on 20/10/16 at 10:50 AM |
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I'd go with 18 gauge, which is about 1.2 mm, 20 gauge (0.9mm) would be OK too, but the thicker stuff easier to weld and attach brackets to, less
chance of stress cracks at mounting points etc. downside its 30% heavier.
If you can flute any large flat areas to reduce drumming and rubber mount with straps rather than welded on brackets, go with the the thinner stuff.
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907
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| posted on 23/10/16 at 11:53 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Schrodinger
I'm planning on making a new fuel tank for my Stylus, as I only have a dc tig it's going to be steel, what thickness steel is recommended?
That's not the Sureweld is it Keith ?
Paul G
I agree with r1_pete BTW
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 24/10/16 at 09:24 AM |
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hi Paul,
yes it is, the Sureweld is still going strong
Keith
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907
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| posted on 24/10/16 at 12:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Schrodinger
hi Paul,
yes it is, the Sureweld is still going strong
That's the welder that built the Suttol chassis.
What a claim to fame.
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