I am searching for a less expensive source of tubing than DXE and UST.
I found that US Tower sells CM tubing in 2 inch OD with walls that are
.25 inches thick and .375 thick. The 1/4 wall is $379.95 plus freight
and the 3/8 wall is (brace yourself) $1699.95 plus shipping. You order
through and pay HRO, UST ships it to you.
I found an on-line retailer who sells by the foot from 1 to 8 ft with 8
ft priced more than 22 ft from HRO or DXE. Still looking. If I end up
buying 22 ft I will probably use less than half and would likely be
looking to sell my surplus.
I agree with Bry, there has to be a source of intermediate lengths at
more reasonable prices. But where?
Patrick NJ5G
On 5/12/2015 3:12 PM, Bry Carling AF4K wrote:
I have found a local surplus source for tubing that is well below the high
retail prices at
ALRO. These probably exist all over the country too...
Bry AF4K
On 11 May 2015 at 11:58, Scott Johns wrote:
One thing I have run in to with Arlo, which may be reflected in their
lower pricing, is Foreign alloy. Some of the foreign alloy has been
different enough in sizing that the 0.58 sections will not telescope. I
have not run into that problem with US alloy.
73, Scott W3TX
On 5/11/15 11:51 AM, "Jon Pearl - W4ABC" <jonpearl@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
Hi Roger,
I've found them very easy to work with when purchasing DOM tubing as
well as aluminum plate. They'll even cut plate to dimensions for a few
bucks per cut.
73,
Jon Pearl - W4ABC
www.w4abc.com
On 5/10/2015 8:10 PM, Roger (K8RI) on TT wrote:
On 5/10/2015 2:54 PM, Jon Pearl - W4ABC wrote:
Orlando is right around the corner from you...
http://www.alro.com/locations/locationsmain.aspx?Loc=FL
Standard disclaimer: I have no interest in Alro other than being a
satisfied customer
I didn't realize they were so wide spread, but Alro has an outlet
about 20 miles from me up here in Michigan.Their prices, up here are
better than the local supply. Although I may purchase 10 stock
lengths of 1.5" and 2" diameter 6061T6 and DOM steel tube, at times I
have called over with a relatively small order that I had planned on
picking up. They delivered it right to my door. A small order is not
just one piece of mast. I assume they must have had another, larger
delivery in the area.
As with large companies with multiple outlets, I assume policies may
vary between outlets.
73
Roger (K8RI)
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