[DeTomaso] Gas Tank Build

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

Not as much about construction but about usability. I understand there are
issues with alcohol and aluminum; not that I plan on using alcohol but
ethanol?


> Gary,
>
> IMHO, stainless is the most  durable. Stainless is more expensive, more
> difficult to work, and  heavier. Aluminum is the less expensive, easier to
> work, and  lighter.
>
> You should allocate grinding wheels and discs  for use on stainless only.
> If you use the wheels/discs on regular steel and  later on stainless, the
> places where you grind will eventually develop tiny  rust spots because
> particles of normal steel will be transferred to the  stainless during
> grinding.
>
> If I were building a tank, I would use aluminum.
>
> Have fun  today,
>
> _sobill at aol.com_ (mailto:sobill at aol.com)