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12 March 2012, 03:20
richj
classic gear
Herters Pistol Measure. Anyone got a 2" tube :-)




12 March 2012, 15:52
Kevin Rohrer
Are you sure it's not 3" in diameter?

Either way, do an online search for "plastic tubing". The 3" tubing used in modern measures is commercially made, and 2" should be available.


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12 March 2012, 23:07
butchloc
look in mcmaster carr catalog
13 March 2012, 07:00
SR4759
PVC is way more chemically resistant than acrylic.
Lexan is tough but chemicals eat it for lunch.
13 March 2012, 07:23
richj
What about static? It's 2". Mcmaster has 6 ft for $25. that should last me 25 years.
18 March 2012, 01:40
SR4759
Static?
Get the black PVC intended for sewer. It might have carbon black in it. It would make for less static. So will washing it in Dawn soap.
If static is a big deal make it out of metal tubing.
If you use plastic like PVC you might get a sheet of brass shim stock and cut it so when rolled it will fit your tube.
HMM I think I will try that myself.

PVC sewer pipe is available at any hardware store cheaper than McMaster.