Stainless tubing

[Ramon WilsonParticipant @ramonwilson3]

Hi all,

 

Does anyone know of a source of a small amount of  straight stainless tubing. Specifically 1/8 or 10swg OD with an ID around 2.5 mm 

 

An internet search has revealed a supplier in the UK and will ring them tomorrow but I have a distinct feeling they will not be wanting to sell in small amounts. I have five pieces about 8″ long but need at least another four. To be exact I need eighteen pieces 75 mm long. Does anyone one have any surplus they would be willing to part with?

 

Failing all else it’s out with the long series drills

 

Regards – Ramon

[Ramon WilsonParticipant @ramonwilson3]

[Alexander13Participant @alexander13]

Have you tried ebay? 

 

For example 50 SS tubes ID 2.5mm 138mm long currently £4.99 + £1.99 p&p  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50-Stainless-Steel-Tubes-3mm-dia-x-0-25-wall-x-138-lg-/260691483164?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET&hash=item3cb26c5a1c#ht_500wt_1156

[Ramon WilsonParticipant @ramonwilson3]

Thanks Alistair,

Why is it I never think to look on ebay!
I’ll keep an eye on that but thats a lot of tubes to buy to get four if the price goes up. Anyone else have any ideas ?

 

Thanks again though – Ramon

[WearyParticipant @weary]

You could always try contacting the seller through PM and asking what he might have. 

I see from his ‘other items’ that he has a variety of sizes and individual pack sizes of rustless steel tube. 

Although everything seems to be ‘pre-packed’… it might still be worth a try.

[Ramon WilsonParticipant @ramonwilson3]

All now sorted out guy’s – thanks for the input.

 

‘Power of the Forum’ eh

 

Ramon

[Nick samParticipant @nicksam29200]

You can try this website in future, they have  of good quality stainless stee tubes materials no matters what quantity you want . :http://www.metal-supplies.com/8601/12753.html

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

Last time I was loking for stainless tube (3/16″), I was offered 2 days delivery time air feight from Austrailia, one box, 5000ft, I didn’t ask any prices, I only wanted 3ft. Went back a week later, and some one had bought in 2 boxes, and I was able to get my bit. Most of the stainless tube that I use comes from telescopic radio aerials, its just a lottery finding the right size.   Ian S C

[Ramon WilsonParticipant @ramonwilson3]

Hi guys,

 

Thanks for the info. I did contact the seller on ebay and bid for some tubes of exactly the right diameter and bore. Absolutely straight and a high degree of finish.

 

I had to purchase the offer of course so have ended up with 35 pieces just short of 200mm long. I only need nine! for my project so if any one needs any please get in contact.

 

Thanks again to Alistair for suggesting it.

 

Regards – Ramon

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