Metal supplies

[andrew]

I'm after some thin metal tubing to make a stay for a radiator conversion. Does anyone know of anywhere on the internet i can order some in small quantities.

Thanks

[Walloper]

What about cutting up an old bike frame?
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[andrew]

I'd prefer it if the tube was solid and about the thickness of a pencil to be honest. I'm not great welding so thing i'd be able to weld it better that if the tube was hollow.

Good idea though, i must have something lying around that i could cut up...

[slj23]

couldn,t you use threaded bar,you can buy that anywhere.
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[Walloper]

You want a piece of bar stock then not a tube.

Bolt as suggested.

Tecknikally speaking. If you are welding to the radiator a braze would be better and if welding to the frame be carefull you do not warp or de-stress the area welded. Frames are assembled in jigs to prevent twisting.

Arc or Gas?
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[andrew]

I'm not doing anything too drastic, i'm making a u shaped clip to hold the bottom of the radiator and planning on welding a bar to that, once that's welded together i'm going to fabricate a metal plate that will bolt onto an existing bracket on the engine, normally there is a belly pan in its place but that won't be there.

[adamj]

Only internet one I know with a wide range of stock is https://www.metalsdirectuk.com/

Not used them myself but they look good on the face of things, I plan on using them for a possible future project so lemme know how they turn out if you use them

Failing that have you tried ebay? You'd be suprised the stuff you can find, I found all sorts of ally round bar etc on there.

[willi]

make it out of aluminium your hardware shop should sell it. and get someone to weld it.shouldnt cost alot.wont rust and have that billet look
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[andrew]

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[willi]

[G]

I was looking for some metal for playing/stuff in my van.
Found there's a metal yard just up the road - they have a cheap section for off cuts and a 'free bucket' for little bits, with plenty of useful stuff in.

[davidimurray]

If you're only after a small amount have you tried B&Q? They tend to keep some stuff in ? How much are you after and what size?

[andrew]

I'll take some measurements tonight. It's only going to be a small amount though. G, could you get me some details for this place near you?

Thanks