> So, to answer, for the same weight of tubing (which is how you buy it, by
> the pound), the tube is stronger than the rod.
Unless or until the tube takes a blow which
compromises its relatively thin (compared to
the rod) thickness -- it is less likely to
resist the impact thus denting and becoming
more prone to collapse (depending on the side
and depth of the impact area).
Is that correct?
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Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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