Now that I have my legs designed and measured, I decided to recalculate the side and back support pipes.
I assembled two flange, 6-inch pipe, and T sections and set them on a yardstick 24 inches apart. I measured from the outside edges of the Ts and got 22 inches. Next, I put together a T, a 6-inch pipe, and a T and measured the outside edges of the Ts. This resulted in 10 inches, which I confirmed on both the yardstick and using the combination square. Therefore, 10 inches apart minus 4 inches equates to a 6-inch pipe. Mathematically, to get a result of 22, the equation becomes 22 - 4 = pipe. Subtract the 4, and the result is 18 inches of pipe. My pipe needs to be 18 inches for a 24-inch deep top.
Using the same equation, then, if I desire a 48-inch separation {the width of the workbench}, the equation is 48 - 4 = pipe, or 44 inches.
As 18-inch pipes exist, I do not necessarily need them custom cut. However, I do have leftovers at the end of each 120-inch length of custom-cut pipe. For the 120-inch pipe, I currently have 44 + 22½ + 22½ = 99, leaving 21 inches of pipe; so an 18-inch piece could be made. For the other custom-cut pipe, I am currently at 25⅞ + 25⅞ = 51¾. There is a 60-inch pipe available for $18.18, but the 72-inch pipe is only $18.97. For only 70¢ more, I get an 18-inch pipe that sells for $8.89.
I guess a trip to Lowe's is in order.
I always welcome your constructive criticism. Click on the Comment link below next to the icon of a pencil; it may say "No" or have a number in front of it.
I assembled two flange, 6-inch pipe, and T sections and set them on a yardstick 24 inches apart. I measured from the outside edges of the Ts and got 22 inches. Next, I put together a T, a 6-inch pipe, and a T and measured the outside edges of the Ts. This resulted in 10 inches, which I confirmed on both the yardstick and using the combination square. Therefore, 10 inches apart minus 4 inches equates to a 6-inch pipe. Mathematically, to get a result of 22, the equation becomes 22 - 4 = pipe. Subtract the 4, and the result is 18 inches of pipe. My pipe needs to be 18 inches for a 24-inch deep top.
Using the same equation, then, if I desire a 48-inch separation {the width of the workbench}, the equation is 48 - 4 = pipe, or 44 inches.
As 18-inch pipes exist, I do not necessarily need them custom cut. However, I do have leftovers at the end of each 120-inch length of custom-cut pipe. For the 120-inch pipe, I currently have 44 + 22½ + 22½ = 99, leaving 21 inches of pipe; so an 18-inch piece could be made. For the other custom-cut pipe, I am currently at 25⅞ + 25⅞ = 51¾. There is a 60-inch pipe available for $18.18, but the 72-inch pipe is only $18.97. For only 70¢ more, I get an 18-inch pipe that sells for $8.89.
I guess a trip to Lowe's is in order.
I always welcome your constructive criticism. Click on the Comment link below next to the icon of a pencil; it may say "No" or have a number in front of it.
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