[TowerTalk] aluminium tubing source

[Jorge Diez - CX6VM]

Hello Roger and others

a lot of information. Worst part will be shipping to CX

Will se what I can find locally, but nothing good

73.
Jorge

2016-12-03 19:18 GMT-03:00 Roger (K8RI) on TT <K8RI-on-TowerTalk at tm.net>:

> I purchase a fair amount of 6061T6, mill finish.  A variety of wall
> thicknesses are available. I use 1/4. 3/16ths, and 1/8th inch  There are
> better alloys and tempers.
>
> Try looking up Alro.  I think that's the proper spelling. They have many
> outlets and the best prices I've found so far.
> Standard lengths for structural steel and Al tube is 24' give or take.
>
> DX Engineering tube is expensive, but if you want the fit and finish, it's
> quite reasonable, unless you purchase it by the truckload
>
> If you want telescoping sizes, they are available on order, but they are
> expensive.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>
>
> On 12/2/2016 8:09 AM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
>
>> I just built two 80m verticals using large tubing from DX Engineering. In
>> the past I have used standard mill extruded aluminum tube and I had to
>> machine it to fit together since standard wall is .125 thick and extruded
>> aluminum is not precisely made. DX Engineering somehow obtained tubing
>> with a .120 wall and it fits together perfectly with no extra work. The
>> six foot lenghts should be easy to ship to MIA.
>>
>> John KK9A
>>
>>
>> To:     Tower Talk <TowerTalk at contesting.com>
>> Subject:        [TowerTalk] aluminium tubing source
>> From:   Jorge Diez - CX6VM <cx6vm.jorge at gmail.com>
>> Date:   Fri, 2 Dec 2016 08:00:51 -0300
>>
>> Hello
>>
>> do you know who sell aluminium tubing, telescoping sections, to build a
>> large vertical antenna?
>>
>> If near Miami, FL will be better
>>
>> thanks!
>>
>>
>
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>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>
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73,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W