where to get tube

[garywilson4]

hi where can i purchase 1/2" x 3/4" (13mm x 19mm) rigid tubing here in the uk?

 

[Flying_Hellfish]

Unless OC sells it, the answer is - read the FAQ!

 

[GiraffePencils]

I'm more curious about what fitting's you're using?

 

[Pgreenwo]

I'm more curious about what fitting's you're using?

Just thinking the same!

 

[Bart_Hunt]

You can get acrylic anywhere to be honest.
I use www.theplasticshop.co.uk for any non-standard acrylic parts.
They have best quality in UK afaik.

 

[garywilson4]

@BART Hunt thanks i seen it there was wondering if it was available elsewhere
@GiraffePencils and @Pgreenwo

 

[GiraffePencils]

oooooh, I love it,
risky as hell, but all the better

 

[garywilson4]

why is it any more risky than screwing fittings into acrylic resevoirs?

 

[GiraffePencils]

Well there's 2 things,
one, tapping acrylic's a bit of an art I've not got a good hand with, so wouldn't trust myself

Also there's such a thin wall to crack, an acrylic res would have more pushing inward against the thread, more tension.
I never liked the Idea of screwing into acrylic anyway, I try to stick to metal on metal .

 

[garywilson4]

Well there's 2 things,
one, tapping acrylic's a bit of an art I've not got a good hand with, so wouldn't trust myself

Also there's such a thin wall to crack, an acrylic res would have more pushing inward against the thread, more tension.
I never liked the Idea of screwing into acrylic anyway, I try to stick to metal on metal .

the thing is making sure you are straight in line with the tube which is why i will use a lathe

secondly that is why i asked where to get 1/2 - 3/4 tube that should have plenty of thickness to tap without cracking

plus it looks cool so worth a go

 

[Pgreenwo]

@Bart Hunt thanks i seen it there was wondering if it was available elsewhere
@GiraffePencils and @Pgreenwo

ahh - I see now. Looks good, just need to be spot on with the Tap

 

[GiraffePencils]

it looks cool so worth a go

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