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Old 27th September 2010, 10:56 PM
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The book specifies 1.6 tube (16 gauge). By moving from 1.5 to 2.0 wall thickness you get a 21% decrease of beam deflection for a 30% increase in weight.
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Old 28th September 2010, 09:38 AM
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Another local. Welcome along.

I would reccommend a flat pack kit off Handy Andy
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