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Default drill holes in tubing


"Karl Townsend" wrote in message
anews.com...
: I spent the day getting a used greenhouse home. I'm plumb wore out right
: now. So, I'm a dreaming on the re-construction. I'll build it on skids so I
: can drag it to new ground every year.
:
: To do this, I'll need two runs of square tubing on each side. Fifty spots on
: each side to drill a 1.9" hole for a total of 200 holes. Then weld a
: vertical sleeve at each hole. The base on the sides will look just like a
: ladder laying down.
:
: Anyway, what would you use to drill 200 1.9" holes in 2-1/4 (if made) or
: 2-1/2 square tubing. I have a radial arm drill press. I know I'd go through
: SEVERAL 1-7/8" regular hole saws. There must be a better option.
:
: Karl
:
Maybe I'm missing something but ...
Why drill any holes at all if you're going to weld sleeves on?
Art