ddean5 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I noticed that black iron pipe are use with pipe clamps. I also noticed that black iron pipe can leave black marks on you work piece. My question; can galvanized pipe be used with pipe clamps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mking1@sbcglobal.net Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I only use galvanized pipe. Miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian VanVreede Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I also only use the galvanized pipe which never rubs off on projects BC I put clear packing tape over the bar ala Marc Slags to prevent glue from sticking to the pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I use the standard black pipe. I have had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombarde16 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Standard black pipe works fine and packing tape (or careful clamp layout) will prevent the black staining. One caveat: The ugly, crusty surface of black pipe as it comes from the store is important for some clamps to function. Not knowing any better, I burnished and cleaned a set of pipes with the result that the sliding dog doesn't grab firmly. Hosed a glue-up making that discovery as I kept tightening and tightening while the clamp just kept sliding down the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs550 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 blue painting tape over the areas that will touch will keep that black off the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Reckner Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 First off let me say I only use galvanized but either way with the galvanized or black if you clean the oil that is usually on there when you buy them from the store you usually will never have a problem again. Some simple dish washing detergent did the trick for me and my are clean and mark free good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddean5 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Thanks to all. Great information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I too only use galvanized pipe and it has never been a problem, I bought a cheep pipe clamp once and it was a big problem though-until gargage day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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