Those aren't pipes, they are tubes, commonly referred to as "tube stock." Pipes are meant to carry some materials inside them and are generally assembled with fittings. Tube stock is used for structural things depending on size/thickness, frames, brackets, trailers, etc. they generally don't have standardized fittings for joining. And yes there is overlap between pipes and tubes. Pipes used with flanges and certain brackets can be used structurally and tube stock can be used to hold fluids.
walkintom on April 2nd, 2026 at 12:52 UTC »
Thanks, I hate it - r/trypophobia
OutlandishnessOk2304 on April 2nd, 2026 at 12:57 UTC »
Instructions to the guy who was told to sort them by shape and size: "Just fuck my shit up!"
BreakerSoultaker on April 2nd, 2026 at 13:09 UTC »
Those aren't pipes, they are tubes, commonly referred to as "tube stock." Pipes are meant to carry some materials inside them and are generally assembled with fittings. Tube stock is used for structural things depending on size/thickness, frames, brackets, trailers, etc. they generally don't have standardized fittings for joining. And yes there is overlap between pipes and tubes. Pipes used with flanges and certain brackets can be used structurally and tube stock can be used to hold fluids.