Plug-in rack end
An experiment in making a plugin style rack eyelet or "dropout" for a rack. I started with 3/8" 1018 and turned it down to have a 5/16" OD and an ID to fit inside 5/16" x 0.035 tubing. The final result didn't have enough metal around the eyelet, so I brazed it and then cut it off to check my work.
I'll try again keeping an OD of 3/8" at the eyelet portion. This will leave some more metal and make it stronger. The tricky part will be getting a smooth transition from 5/16" to 3/8".
I think the final look is a lot cleaner than my tab style rack ends, so I'll continue to explore this approach. It is also easier to braze (but significantly more work to make).
Read MoreI'll try again keeping an OD of 3/8" at the eyelet portion. This will leave some more metal and make it stronger. The tricky part will be getting a smooth transition from 5/16" to 3/8".
I think the final look is a lot cleaner than my tab style rack ends, so I'll continue to explore this approach. It is also easier to braze (but significantly more work to make).
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