Looking for tubing similar to nose tube size?
- PBR Allstar
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Looking for tubing similar to nose tube size?
Looked at my usual sources and didn’t see anything at McMaster or K&S but I’m looking for some aluminum tubing about 7/32-1/4” OD with about a 1/16” ID (needs to be under .080”)
Anyone have a source/link?
Anyone have a source/link?
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Re: Looking for tubing similar to nose tube size?
I use that and tap directly to #4-40 threads. the diameter is just right.
If I need anything else besides that, I just buy 3/16" aluminum rod from mcmaster and machine it on my lathe, ie, just tap the ends.
If you need something specific, give me a shout I can machine to your specs.
If I need anything else besides that, I just buy 3/16" aluminum rod from mcmaster and machine it on my lathe, ie, just tap the ends.
If you need something specific, give me a shout I can machine to your specs.
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Re: Looking for tubing similar to nose tube size?
I was hoping for something ready to go but a little larger than 3/16 OD just to save the operation of center drilling each one (I have a lathe too
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I’ll just make them out of .250 stock.
I’ll just make them out of .250 stock.
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Re: Looking for tubing similar to nose tube size?
I use the same one, and have made dozens of sets of nose tube from it. It's pretty decent to work with.
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Re: Looking for tubing similar to nose tube size?
I agree, it's real easy to work with, bends nicely too.
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