Pipe Question!!

[txcntryboy]

Hey guys, What is the best way to get a straight line around a large pipe, Like 30" or bigger? I know there has to be a few tips and tricks out there. I appreciate it in advance fellas!

[rwurz]

I have used freezer paper to wrap around to get a straight line. Over lap the ends to make sure you get a straight line.

[rwurz]

Or buy a pipe wrap

[axisguy]

Or buy a pipe wrap

This is what we always have used.

[txcntryboy]

Guess I may pick one of those little boogers up. All the welding supply places should have the big ones right?

[Tubby]

Guess I may pick one of those little boogers up. All the welding supply places should have the big ones right?

Yup, they'll have them.

[txcntryboy]

Appreciate it guys!

[mathewrrabon]

Measure from the end of the pipe say ...... Six inches. Put a mark. Roll the pipe, do it again and again till you got a mark all the way around. Then connect the dots.

[Tubby]

Measure from the end of the pipe say ...... Six inches. Put a mark. Roll the pipe, do it again and again till you got a mark all the way around. Then connect the dots.

You can't always do that if the end you're measuring from wasn't cut square.

[Tubby]

Just go buy a beveling machine...

[dawgkllr]

Just go buy a beveling machine...

Lol yep. A beveling machine that will cut 30 inch won't set you back...........to much! Oh and don't forget the barrel torch. Those are real cheap too!

[txcntryboy]

Originally Posted by mathewrrabon
Measure from the end of the pipe say ...... Six inches. Put a mark. Roll the pipe, do it again and again till you got a mark all the way around. Then connect the dots.

You can't always do that if the end you're measuring from wasn't cut square.

Yeah I cut the ends off of a propane tank and measuring from those welds ain't straight. Might as well grab a wrap so I can cut the rest up too.

[RLHoward]

I have used adding machine paper and raffle tickets . if your gonna use it later a large wrap around is the way to go

[bryan sandlin]

butcher paper. wax paper. over lap it about 6 inches. if its flat and no wrinkles. then you will see a clean line.

[Texas Grown]

Tubby told me to cut it down one side, unroll the pipe and flatten out the metal, then draw a "flat line" on it.


Hi Clint .