Re: Steel Tubing for racks? Source?




PatC wrote:
> Anyone know where to get small Chromoly steel tubing (like Tubus uses for
> their racks?) I have an idea for a project and I think that would be easy
> to weld, strong and somewhat lightweight. Other sizes / diameters would
> also be good.
>
> I'd be hunting aluminum if I had the special equipment to weld it. I'm
> planning to torch braze the steel tubing.
>
> If anyone knows of a good framebuilder's list for me to ask, that would be
> good info too.
>
> THANKS!

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Your tubing source is Aircraft Spruce.
Phil Brown

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