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Joe Bleau

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Since: Jan 27, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:03 pm
Post subject: SS Tubing Thickness for Bow Rail
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I am having my bow rail on a Morgan OI41 remade. What is the best
grade of stainless for this, i.e., 304, 316, 318, etc. I am using 1"
tubing. What should the wall thickness be? Is 16 ga. (.065) OK or
should it be heavier? Thanks.

Joe

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user198

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:11 pm
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I can't speak to the thickness of the tubing, but this document on
metals in the marine environment:

http://www.kastenmarine.com/mbqMetRef.pdf

seems very thorough, and address your stainless question.

MW

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Steve Lusardi

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:18 pm
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Joe,
Normally this tube is 1.2 mm in 316. You can use 1.5 mm wall or .060". This
material is sold in prepolished 6 meter lengths. The heavier wall will
actually bend tighter more successfully.
Steve

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>I am having my bow rail on a Morgan OI41 remade. What is the best
> grade of stainless for this, i.e., 304, 316, 318, etc. I am using 1"
> tubing. What should the wall thickness be? Is 16 ga. (.065) OK or
> should it be heavier? Thanks.
>
> Joe
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