Thin Wall EMT Way and Bench Tubes

[algale]

Ain't she cute? I quickly assembled it without the wooden plugs (yet). I was very careful about snugging the clamps. The EMT bench tubes are 26-3/4" and the way tubes are 26". I plan to mount the planer on this excellent SS rolling base, which became available after I mounted my drill press on the wall. I did not cut my SS tubes so can always go back.

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Looking good. I'd never have known those weren't OEM Shopsmith tubes cut down to length if you hadn't told us.

[JPG]

The 'zinc plating' is a bit of a clue.

Interesting lengths. Same as cutting a pair of bench tubes.

[ERLover]

Looks great!!

[tomsalwasser]

Interesting lengths. Same as cutting a pair of bench tubes.

I noticed the old full length bench tubes are 3/4" longer than the way tubes so I kept it that way with the EMTs. I suppose that way the bench tubes can stick out from the clamps a bit.

[JPG]

Interesting lengths. Same as cutting a pair of bench tubes.

I noticed the old full length bench tubes are 3/4" longer than the way tubes so I kept it that way with the EMTs. I suppose that way the bench tubes can stick out from the clamps a bit.

Way tubes = 52"

Bench tubes = 52 3/4"

Your EMT = 26 + 26 3/4 == 52 3/4 ==== cutting a single bench tube.

They are that way so they 'fit' correctly.

[tomsalwasser]

Works out slick for a single ten foot section of EMT too. Nice deal for $12 with free cutting services.

Also, each cut end has a slight inward curl from the very nice cutter used at HD. This creates a burr inside the EMT. The burr will get in the way of a wood plug and will need to be removed. I may not bother with the plug and just see how it works out for a while. The cutter rounds over the outside of the EMT nicely, making it easier to insert. I wish my last piece had been cut on both ends. Could have if I had thought of it.

[algale]

Interesting lengths. Same as cutting a pair of bench tubes.

I noticed the old full length bench tubes are 3/4" longer than the way tubes so I kept it that way with the EMTs. I suppose that way the bench tubes can stick out from the clamps a bit.

Way tubes = 52"

Bench tubes = 52 3/4"

Your EMT = 26 + 26 3/4 == 52 3/4 ==== cutting a single bench tube.

They are that way so they 'fit' correctly.

You must have one of those new-fangled zero-thickness blades that cuts no kerf.

[Bruce]

Ain't she cute? I quickly assembled it without the wooden plugs (yet). I was very careful about snugging the clamps. The EMT bench tubes are 26-3/4" and the way tubes are 26". I plan to mount the planer on this excellent SS rolling base, which became available after I mounted my drill press on the wall. I did not cut my SS tubes so can always go back.

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Ok, cms, but how are you going to power your planer?

[JPG]

I noticed the old full length bench tubes are 3/4" longer than the way tubes so I kept it that way with the EMTs. I suppose that way the bench tubes can stick out from the clamps a bit.

Way tubes = 52"

Bench tubes = 52 3/4"

Your EMT = 26 + 26 3/4 == 52 3/4 ==== cutting a single bench tube.

They are that way so they 'fit' correctly.

You must have one of those new-fangled zero-thickness blades that cuts no kerf.

Called a pipe cutter!

[jsburger]

Thanks ER. Here is what I bought: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Allied-Tube- ... /100400412

Here you can see it side by side: EMT/Bench/Way

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I think the view angle makes the EMT look larger. I assume it is 1 1/2" EMT.

If so it is very close to 1 3/4" od.

Make sure the plugs are long enough to be under the entire clamp.

It looks bigger because the wall is SO THIN. Is 1 1/2" EMT that size OD? If so how can it be 1 3/4" OD? It certainly does not look like that to me. BIG difference.

EMT is an electrical conduit. It is not designed for strength or dimensional integrity. Not even talking about the plating. I can not understand why you say this is a good thing to do no matter how short the bench is. Really confused.

Buy a set of tubes on eBay. yes a bit more expensive and then cut them to the size you want. If I ever saw a bench with EMT tubes you would have to give it to me to take off your hands.