[Antennas] 1/4" Aluminum Tubing

[Kg4fetsaw at wmconnect.com]

In a message dated 6/29/2004 12:22:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, va3pl at cuic.ca 
writes:


> Anybody knows where I can get 1/4" Aluminum Tubing for an antenna element
> tips.
> I need 6 pieces 5 feet long each.
> Local Metal Supermarket here in Toronto do not carry such a small size of
> tubing.
> Andy - VA3PL
> 
> 
Andy,
Could you use copper tubing?  I know you will face a couple of problems with 
matching plus the added weight of copper but that could work.  Another 
suggestion is Brass or aluminum rod from your local metal supply house.  Skip the 
hardware and hobby shop route and go right to the source.  I know I could buy 20 
ft lengths of brass or aluminum rod direct from Tull Metal supply here in Jax, 
FL years ago when I was working for an industrial supply house.  That could 
be another source as well.  Grainger Supply, Indusco, some of the bulk nuts, 
bolts and screw houses carry rod as well.  I would call around to a couple of 
welding shops and see if they can help you as far as who to call for bulk metal 
in your area.
73 God Bless
DE KG4FET Sandor