Roll Hoop tubing UK [Archive]

Psychosis

11-28-2005, 01:28 PM

I have really been struggling to get hold of some roll hoop tubing that meets the requirements of the rules (25.4x2.4 or 25x2.5mm) in the uk. ive phoned a huge number of steel stockists but no luck. has anyone else had the same problem, if not who do you use?
thanks for the help guys
cheers
Michael

Psychosis

11-28-2005, 01:28 PM

I have really been struggling to get hold of some roll hoop tubing that meets the requirements of the rules (25.4x2.4 or 25x2.5mm) in the uk. ive phoned a huge number of steel stockists but no luck. has anyone else had the same problem, if not who do you use?
thanks for the help guys
cheers
Michael

Fred

11-28-2005, 11:26 PM

Hi,

We frequently order from http://www.AircraftSpruce.com and they got all the tubing needed to build a standard FSAE and more.

If you go in their "International Representatives" section, you will see http://www.lasaero.com/ (they seem to be located in the UK)

I think you should try with them.

Hope this helps

Rob.C

11-29-2005, 03:10 AM

we use a company called elmdon metals. they have the exact spec tube that you need. just ask for Phil!

hope that helps

mozza

11-30-2005, 04:29 PM

ive got some bad news for you guys, rumor has it that phil has apparently left elmdon metals. so ive heard.

Rob.C

12-01-2005, 03:14 AM

we had an e-mail from him last week! so if he has it has been a rather sudden decision!

Alastair Clarke

12-01-2005, 07:19 AM

I spoke to him last Friday, and he sounded all there!!! Anyway, I dare say they'd still be able to supply the tubing.

Cheers

Alastair

Psychosis

12-01-2005, 04:46 PM

cheers guys, i spoke to elmdon but the guy i spoke to tryed to sell me 26.9x2mm stuff, might have been the wrong person to speak to. though in the end we found someone to supply us, ill put up details once we get the steel in and verify its the correct size!