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Extension Tube Option

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Good Morning!

It's been a while since I posted, but I sure use the info you guys share. Thank you!

Has anybody used 3/4" Black Steel Pipe like the box stores sell? The OD is 1.05", and the price is very low. $11.95 for 6 Ft length at Home Depot.

If you've used it, have there been any problems?

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rbucket wrote:Good Morning!

It's been a while since I posted, but I sure use the info you guys share. Thank you!

Has anybody used 3/4" Black Steel Pipe like the box stores sell? The OD is 1.05", and the price is very low. $11.95 for 6 Ft length at Home Depot.

If you've used it, have there been any problems?

Thank you!
Used on what?(early 510,late 510,520/7)

Kinda heavy and sorta rough finish. Kinda 'whippy' also.

I think I would prefer galvanized(new stuff that appears to actually be plated).
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The primary function being to "tie the tables together" I find that rigid conduit works well.
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Thanks

I'll take a look at those two options.
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A few years ago I bought two of these for extension tubes. The price is higher than it was back then, but the quality is tops.
https://www.grainger.com/product/Tubing ... Pid=search
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I'll look into those also

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Rigid (metal) conduit is essentially galvanized iron pipe.

Ya gonna mention thine JSB?
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JPG wrote:Rigid (metal) conduit is essentially galvanized iron pipe.

Ya gonna mention thine JSB?
Oh my. I just went through 2 days of h**l. My router died. The new one works fine but lots of work getting everything back on line and still not 100% but close.

Yes, Metals Depot Stainless Steel Tube with 1/8" wall thickness. Very heavy and straight. I bought 2 6' lengths. I just checked and a 6' length is $50.72. I have two fixed extension tables and 4 floating tables. The 6' tubes allow two floating tables to be installed outboard of the fixed extension tables.

Can't find the picture now, Argh!
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Black iron pipe is heavy for connector tubing, but I remember reading online that at least one person did this for their Mark V. I believe it is a little oversize as-is, so they removed the black paint which brought it down to 1" OD. I don't remember what they used to prevent rust. Are you looking for a cheaper solution than what Shopsmith sells or are you looking for a more rigid solution (to prevent flex, etc.)? I have also heard of people going to their local metal supply store and buying 1" OD anodized aluminum tubing for like $8 for 6' length, I think (don't know if they had any alignment issues or if the aluminum flexed on them). An older thread on connector tubing is below:

https://shopsmith.com/ss_forum/maintena ... 19880.html
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RFGuy wrote:Black iron pipe is heavy for connector tubing, but I remember reading online that at least one person did this for their Mark V. I believe it is a little oversize as-is, so they removed the black paint which brought it down to 1" OD. I don't remember what they used to prevent rust. Are you looking for a cheaper solution than what Shopsmith sells or are you looking for a more rigid solution (to prevent flex, etc.)? I have also heard of people going to their local metal supply store and buying 1" OD anodized aluminum tubing for like $8 for 6' length, I think (don't know if they had any alignment issues or if the aluminum flexed on them). An older thread on connector tubing is below:

https://shopsmith.com/ss_forum/maintena ... 19880.html
The pictures of my stainless tubes are in this thread.
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