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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: andd64 on January 31, 2009, 06:19:37 PM

Title: Hard-Plastic Tube/Cylinder
Post by: andd64 on January 31, 2009, 06:19:37 PM

Hey Folks,

I need a custom cut or made tube/cylinder made out of hard plastic.  I need it to be about 10-15 inches in height, and about an inch in diameter. Does anyone know where I can go to get it custom cut? Or even where I can go to buy the parts, and the best way to cut it myself?  Im in Toronto.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Hard-Plastic Tube/Cylinder
Post by: Ro-Bot-X on January 31, 2009, 08:05:35 PM

I think I saw something like that at Active Surplus on Queen St.

Title: Re: Hard-Plastic Tube/Cylinder
Post by: andd64 on February 01, 2009, 12:10:18 PM

lol man im at that store like every other day.  They don't have one thats specific to my size though :(. 

Title: Re: Hard-Plastic Tube/Cylinder
Post by: dunk on February 01, 2009, 12:22:32 PM

pluming fittings from a DIY store?

unfortunately i think 1 inch plastic pipe is usually flexible but
waste pipe comes in in 1.25 inch diameter, is rigid and is easily cut to length with a saw.


dunk.

Title: Re: Hard-Plastic Tube/Cylinder
Post by: Soeren on February 01, 2009, 02:03:00 PM

Hi,

Electricians Pipe (PVC) comes in 1" size and is relatively cheap - or ask an electrician if you can hawe the short piece you need, it's offcuts/rubbish to them.

Title: Re: Hard-Plastic Tube/Cylinder
Post by: Admin on February 04, 2009, 08:49:24 PM

go to McMaster.com, select the diameter and material and thickness, and choose approximate length.

Then spend 5 minutes on it with a hacksaw to be the exact length you want it. ;D