jackb_ms Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi I have a small conundrum. I want to weld a 16mm tube onto a 32mm tube to create my own version of the submarine pipe. The 16mm tube has a inside diametre of 15.8mm. the question is: do I drill a hole at 16mm or 15.8mm? Cheers Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I don't know anthing about welding but that seems very thin walled tube. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Don't recollect seeing many 15.8 bits for sale (unless it's an imperial size) Would be easier for you to drill 16mm, get the periscope pipe IN the hole then braze in place. Neater job. (refer Arch chassis). You'll get a stronger joint than trying to butt up to the surface of the larger pipe at 15.8 and save yourself the trouble of having to develop the correct scallop out of the end of your 16mm pipe. Have fun :) Peter BRAWNGP green SUPERLIGHT FCITW 2009 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Imperial size would be 5/8 Oups sorry the wall is 1mm thick the ID is 14mm. I was abit tired last night... Cheers 6speed Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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