[TowerTalk] small aluminum tubing source

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

DXEngineering.com shows the tubing ... about 35% more than the
prices shown in the pdf from Texas Towers.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 2025-03-14 6:22 PM, Jim Pruitt wrote:
> N5YIZ had a youtube video:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nw2kGq4Kfw&t=630s
> and PDF of a build documnt at:
> https://www.prestonmoore.com/hamradio/rotatable_dipole.pdf
> 
> It uses 12ft each of 1/2", 3/8", 5/8", and 3/4" aluminum tubing 
> with .058" wall thickness.  He lists Texas Towers as the source for the 
> tubing.  I tried to buy the materials this past week from Texas Towers 
> but they are out of stock.  I tried to contact them and finally got a 
> reply saying that Texas Towers has no plans to restock any of that tubing.
> 
> I then called Alcobar in Spokane and they want $400 for the 48ft. I 
> contacted Onlinemetals.com and they want $300 for the tubing (plus 
> outrageous shipping). Again we are talking 6ft lengths (2 each).
> 
> Does anyone know of a REASONABLY priced supplier for the smaller 
> aluminum tubing?
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Jim Pruitt
> WA7DUY
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