Small Tube Sub Structures | Motorsport Fabrication [TECH TIP]

Making structures out of small diameter tube can be an easy way to package a lot of components into an assembly.

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Small tube such as this 16mm diameter 1.2mm wall thickness ERW (electric resistance welded) tube is easy to work with by utilising a plumbers bender (designed for copper pipe work) to bend it into shape. By using small tube like this it’s easy to notch and triangulate to form extremely strong structures to hold components such as the intercooler, oil cooler, oil filter, headlights, bumper, grill, indicators and fenders on my Hilux in one assembly that removes for quick access and servicing of the engine.

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A few lengths of tube like this, a bender to suit the diameter, some sheetmetal and an idea will allow you to build inexpensive tube work that can have you achieving professional results in your home garage or workshop.

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Want to learn more about materials and processes like this? Check out the Motorsport Fabrication Fundamentals Course which will open up the possibilities for you and your project.

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Nigel Petrie

Fabrication and Motorsport have always been a passion of mine and over the years I have been more and more interested in sharing this, from forums to blogs, to the fast-paced world of social media.

By creating ETS Motorsport Fab School it begins a new chapter in bringing you the best Motorsport Fabrication knowledge directly from the workshop floor and sharing lessons I've learned building cars, bikes and of course drift utes in the hopes it helps those that are interested in taking on their own projects.

I am really excited to build this school and share with you the knowledge and process of Motorsport Fabrication.

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