[TowerTalk] small aluminum tubing source

[Jim Pruitt]

Looks like the smallest they have is 5/8" and I need 3/8" as well as 
1/2" and 3/4".  Also $78 for 2 pieces of 5/8" 72" long is $78.

Thank you.

Jim Pruitt
WA7DUY

On 3/14/2025 6:57 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
> Try these guys.  They showed me their inventory and it was pretty 
> impressive.
>
> https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/
>
> W0MU
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> On 3/14/2025 4:22 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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