tubing needed
01-15-12, 10:38 PM
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tubing needed
I am trying to locate a source for a piece of tubing for my tandem that I am having modified. I need a 1.26" (I assume it really is 1.25" but measures 1.26") diameter by 30" long tube of Chromoly. The frame is made out of True Temper verus butted tubing but I cant find anything close. Can anyone help me out?
01-16-12, 07:31 AM
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I think you're going to have to get some 1 1/4" 4130 straight gauge tubing. .035" wall should work for a top tube.
on edit: I mistakenly had 1 1/8" earlier
on edit: I mistakenly had 1 1/8" earlier
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01-16-12, 09:13 AM
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Aircraft Spruce and Specialty has straight gauge 4130 in 1.25" cut to length. KVA stainless has straight gauge stainless tubes 800mm long in 1.25" (31.8mm).
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Ok got the frame back from the welder and it turned out great. He did not trim the seat tube down though and when I did it ends up being just below the end of the original seatpost sleeve. I am thinking of trying to remove the sleeve from the trimmed piece of seat tube and brazing it in the remaining seat tube. will this work? Any other ideas?
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