Does anyone know of a website that sells nickel plated, stainless steel, or
aluminum tubing?
I am designing a master bedroom furniture set that incorporates tubing into
its design. I need to find a supplier so I can find specs on the tubing.
Most of what I seek is under an 1 inch OD. I would prefer a brushed nickel
finish, but I'll try to make whatever I find work. I can't find any local
suppliers, and numerous google searches turned up a ton of manufacturers,
but no retailers. I don't need a truckload.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Rick
"Rick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know of a website that sells nickel plated, stainless steel,
or
> aluminum tubing?
>
> I am designing a master bedroom furniture set that incorporates tubing
into
> its design. I need to find a supplier so I can find specs on the tubing.
>
> Most of what I seek is under an 1 inch OD. I would prefer a brushed nickel
> finish, but I'll try to make whatever I find work. I can't find any local
> suppliers, and numerous google searches turned up a ton of manufacturers,
> but no retailers. I don't need a truckload.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Rick
>
>
Once again, it's McMaster-Carr (www.mcmaster.com) to the rescue. They show
a 304L stainless (I doubt you care if it's 304 or 316) in a 1" OD in a 6
foot length for $39. Personally, I'd go with 1" OD titanium for $50 for 5
feet. If you want to bring the cost down, you could go with a 1" OD
aluminum in a 6 foot length for between $10 and $15 depending on how thick
you want the wall.
I doubt any of these are going to come in a brushed finish like you are
looking for. You might have to come up with something with a wire wheel to
make your own brushed effect. Good luck.
todd