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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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I'm thinking of doing my own handlebars. What is the wall thickness of the tubing used and is a 1018 mild steel ok to use? Thanks.
 
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I'm thinking of doing my own handlebars. What is the wall thickness of the tubing used and is a 1018 mild steel ok to use? Thanks.
1018 is OK. I've used .065, .083, and .095 wall thicknesses. But I use 304 or 316 stainless in either welded or seamless.
 
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