Is there a non-radio/hobby/hardware source for 1/4" OD aluminum tubing? Maybe in the model airplane world? I know copper is readily available in the plumbing section of Home Depot et al, and maybe th
Arrow shafts. Available in that size and smaller. Almost always anodized in many colors including various camo types. Choices of wall thickness. Standard length is 34" I think. Is that long enough Pe
<< Is there a non-radio/hobby/hardware source for 1/4" OD aluminum tubing? Maybe in the model airplane world? I know copper is readily available in the plumbing section of Home Depot et al, and maybe
I went to a hobby store to get something like that. Unfortunately, it kinked no matter what I did to bend it. I ended up using bendable brake line instead. Heavier and non-rust-proof, but it worked.
I built mine from 1/4 inch brass tubing. Cut the corners at 45 degrees and soldered together. Used smaller styrene rod from the same source to connect the sections. Readily available in 3 foot length
Who will own the patent Jimmy? I did it the same way to construct a 50 Mc/s quad about three months ago... Jos on4kj -- Original Message -- From: "Jimmy Weierich" <kg2au@stny.rr.com> To: "Pete Smith"