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Tubes and rods
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 9, 2003 4:35 PM
I'm looking for metal tubes with very small diameters that I'd like to use for 1/48 gun barrels, etc. The smallest I see at stores is 1/16". Even that seems a little big for 1/48 guns. Anything smaller available? Where? How much? Also, How does one cut such very small tubes?

Thanks!
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  • From: USA
Posted by Holley on Monday, June 9, 2003 6:49 PM
Rob,
Hypodermic needles make excellent gun barrels. Your local pharmacy or if you have a nurse friend can help you locate some. Under no circunstances, ever use a used needle...you may catch the death of you!!! Either cut them off with a cut-off wheel in a dremel, or snip them with cutters and file the ends down. I have had really good results using several different guage needles.
Holley When all else fails, read the instructions!
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Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, June 9, 2003 9:49 PM
Excellent idea Holley. Thanks for sharing that one with us.
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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  • From: West Des Moines, IA USA
Posted by jridge on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 8:21 AM
I just posted some info on .50 cal. barrels on the aircraft forum.

Take a look.

Jim.
Jim The fate of the Chambermaid http://30thbg.1hwy.com/38thBS.html
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  • From: Medina, Ohio
Posted by wayne baker on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 10:52 AM
If you just want tubing, check www.smallparts.com. They have all types. I got some there several years ago, and am still using it.

 I may get so drunk, I have to crawl home. But dammit, I'll crawl like a Marine.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 11:17 AM
For small gauge stainless steel tubing you should take a look at holepop.com and click on Product Info. They offer a sample assortment of small sizes for $10.
They used to advertise in FSM.

Pete
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 13, 2003 8:05 AM
Thanks for the help. 'Preciate it......
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