On 5/9/01 2:21 PM, Eric Rosenberg at wd3q@erols.com wrote:
>Will there be rust problems with SAE 1026 or 1027 carbon steel
>alloy pipe? Does the pipe need to be treated?
It has to be galvanized, powder-coated or painted, just like 4130.
FWIW, many early aircraft (eg 1930's) were built of 102x carbon steel
tubing.
4130 is probably eaiser to find and less expensive than 7075 aluminum.
That's why I said if 6061-T6 won't work for you, go to 4130.
Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr@arrl.net
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