Using Rebar
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Rebar comes in different grades also, i.e., #40 and #60 grade with #60 being the better grade of the two.
Size is #3 = 3/8", #4 = 1/2" #5 = 5/8", #6 = 3/4", #7 = 7/8", #8 = 1"
Rebar has fairly good tensile strength for bending etc., but it biggest enemy is water and rust. That is why the highways require the green coating.
Never thought of using rebar on a bike, but it might look cool. It must be powder-coated or painted.
Size is #3 = 3/8", #4 = 1/2" #5 = 5/8", #6 = 3/4", #7 = 7/8", #8 = 1"
Rebar has fairly good tensile strength for bending etc., but it biggest enemy is water and rust. That is why the highways require the green coating.
Never thought of using rebar on a bike, but it might look cool. It must be powder-coated or painted.
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If you go with Stainless, use stainless welding rod that is of a compatible grade, as there are several types of rod. I recommend using a TIG welder to do the welding. The nice thing about stainless is all you have to do is polish it when done.
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You'll be OK if you're using it for reinforcing concrete, but not for motorcycle accessories. Rebar is not ordinarily intended to be welded. The American Welding Society (AWS) D 1.4 sets out the practices for welding rebar in the U.S. Without special consideration the only rebar that is ready to weld is W grade (Low-alloy A706). That said, you're not likely to find that type. Grades 40 and 60 are most common, but aren't readily weldable due to the high carbon content. Rebar isn't inferior in strength to any other steel. Just use it for what it's intended.
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You'll be OK if you're using it for reinforcing concrete, but not for motorcycle accessories. Rebar is not ordinarily intended to be welded. The American Welding Society (AWS) D 1.4 sets out the practices for welding rebar in the U.S. Without special consideration the only rebar that is ready to weld is W grade (Low-alloy A706). That said, you're not likely to find that type. Grades 40 and 60 are most common, but aren't readily weldable due to the high carbon content. Rebar isn't inferior in strength to any other steel. Just use it for what it's intended.
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