Jim
You posted your recent tubing and pin selection for machine tool use. Please explain what your criteria was for the tubing wall thickness. I would have chosen ~1/4" wall. I ask since I know absolutely nothing on what factors you would use in picking the wall thickness.
I get the bolt selection as a pin since they are available in infinite variety of dia, lghs, etc.
I've been dragging my feet on ordering steel since I need to spec tubing and shafting parameters, plus there is a damaged small 3P B/H avail cheap that would fit my needs, at less than cost of steel.
Thanks
JLG