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Where to get Bush Tube Material around Kent
John P - 13/10/11 at 11:52 AM

I'm having problems finding the specified 33.7 Dia x 2.6 wall tubing for Bush Tubes.

I know there are companies selling them pre-made but ideally I'd like to buy a metre or so of tube so I can make a few spares to trial weld.

Any suggestions around Kent?

John.


Mal - 13/10/11 at 12:01 PM

The material you want is called circular hollow section CHS. The size you need is listed on the website of Parker steel in Canterbury.


John P - 13/10/11 at 12:26 PM

Mal,

have just had a look at Parkers and the nearest seems to be 33.7 x 2.5 wall. Just a little unsure whether the 0.2mm increase in bore against the book size would have any effect on the tightness of the polybushes or am I worrying too much?

John.


Mal - 13/10/11 at 05:24 PM

The tube will have a weld seam which will be raised slightly on the inside, so will help with grip on the tube.