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Title: Brass Tube?
Post by: Stilldrillin on April 08, 2010, 07:53:30 AM

I need 2 pieces of brass tube, to make replacement cylinders for a toy Bowman steam loco......

The originals are around 2" long, by .375" bore, and .410" o/d.

I was delighted to find Noggin End had just the thing.......   http://nogginend.com/index_files/Page605.htm

Unfortunately........  The tube is 3/8" O/D...... Not 3/8" bore.....  :bang:

Can anyone suggest a supplier, please?

David D

Title: Re: Brass Tube?
Post by: 75Plus on April 08, 2010, 11:15:40 AM

Dave,

I have a 7 1/2" piece of what is supposed to be 3/8" tube. The ID measures about .0015 over size at .3765". The OD measures .406". You are welcome to it if it will work for you. Just pay the postage of $4.00 USD. If you want it I suggest you supply a mailing address via the PM system.

On this side of the pond the hobby and craft stores carry an assortment of brass and aluminum tubes that start under 1/8" ID and go up to around 5/8". Each increase in size is a slip fit onto the smaller one. Pieces can be soldered together to increase wall thickness. Gives a lot of flexibility to modelers and craftsmen. I mention this as a way of letting you know what is available should you need any other size. Cost varies by size but they are not expensive.

Joe

BTW, Square tubing, in sizes that can be telescoped, is also available.

Title: Re: Brass Tube?
Post by: Stilldrillin on April 08, 2010, 12:18:43 PM

That sounds perfect Joe! Thank you.....  :thumbup:

Pm on it`s way....

David D

Title: Re: Brass Tube?
Post by: Dean W on April 08, 2010, 11:44:57 PM

David, it sounds like Joe has you sorted out for this need.  For future reference, the name of the company that sells this brass tubing here is K&S Engineering.  They sell mostly out of hobby shops.  Possible that they sell there, too.

Dean

Title: Re: Brass Tube?
Post by: Stilldrillin on April 09, 2010, 05:45:52 AM

Quote from: Dean W on April 08, 2010, 11:44:57 PM

David, it sounds like Joe has you sorted out for this need.  For future reference, the name of the company that sells this brass tubing here is K&S Engineering.  They sell mostly out of hobby shops.  Possible that they sell there, too.

Dean

Thanks for that info, Dean.

We have a large model engineering show nearby, next month. I`ll see what`s available.......   :thumbup:

David D

Title: Re: Brass Tube?
Post by: sbwhart on April 09, 2010, 08:03:34 AM

That wouldn't be Harogate would it Dave.

Stew

Title: Re: Brass Tube?
Post by: Stilldrillin on April 09, 2010, 08:42:56 AM

Quote from: sbwhart on April 09, 2010, 08:03:34 AM

That wouldn't be Harogate would it Dave.

Stew

Certainly would, mate.......  :thumbup:

David.

Title: Re: Brass Tube?
Post by: sbwhart on April 09, 2010, 09:07:38 AM

Yep I'm planning a visit I think Saturday is the favourate (Boss permitting)

Stew

Title: Re: Brass Tube?
Post by: Stilldrillin on April 09, 2010, 12:04:09 PM

Quote from: sbwhart on April 09, 2010, 09:07:38 AM

Yep I'm planning a visit I think Saturday is the favourate (Boss permitting)

Stew

Same here! (Granddaughter and Boss permitting).     (http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0024.gif) (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-facebook-smileys.php)

David.

Title: Re: Brass Tube?
Post by: 75Plus on April 09, 2010, 11:26:42 PM

The package is in the mail. Postage cost was a bargain at approx. 1.50 GBP.

Joe

Title: Re: Brass Tube?
Post by: Stilldrillin on April 10, 2010, 01:52:28 AM

Quote from: 75Plus on April 09, 2010, 11:26:42 PM

The package is in the mail. Postage cost was a bargain at approx. 1.50 GBP.

Joe

Thank you, Joe!  :thumbup:


           :mmr:

David.

Title: Re: Brass Tube?
Post by: Brass_Machine on April 14, 2010, 10:38:58 PM

Awesome Joe!  :headbang:

Eric