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I need to hang something quite heavy from a vertical length of 1 1/2″ galvanized pipe. The pipe will be very securely attached at each end. I need to put one or more holes in the side of the pipe near each end (to run some cables through the pipe), and I’m wondering which of the following methods would compromise the pipe strength the least. Note that there will be almost no shearing or bending forces on the pipe, only downward vertical forces:
1. Drill one large hole in side at each end of the pipe.
2. Drill two smaller holes right next to each other.
3. Drill two smaller holes on opposite sides of the pipe.
Thanks for your input!
Jason : )
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I need to hang something quite heavy from a vertical length of 1 1/2" galvanized pipe. The pipe will be very securely attached at each end. I need to put one or more holes in the side of the pipe near each end (to run some cables through the pipe), and I'm wondering which of the following methods would compromise the pipe strength the least. Note that there will be almost no shearing or bending forces on the pipe, only downward vertical forces:
1. Drill one large hole in side at each end of the pipe.
2. Drill two smaller holes right next to each other.
3. Drill two smaller holes on opposite sides of the pipe.
Thanks for your input!
Jason : )