Tubing source

[cjensema]

Does anyone know where I can buy a couple of feet of 3/8 inch stainless steel tubing? I use it for lanyards. All the suppliers have 1/4 inch, but I can't find any who carry 3/8 inch.

Thanks!

 

[mgordon]

have you tried the local hardware store? pluming dept?

not sure they would have it but who knows and if they do it will probably save you a few bucks

 

[David Wesner]

Here ya go .................. http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_metals.html

I moved from 1/4" O.D. stainless tubing to 5/16" O.D. in some of my Camp knives & Bowies. Sometimes I'll even use 3/8" O.D.
This link provides 316 S.S tubing.

For most of my hunters, I still use 1/4" 416 S.S. tube from Pops or Tracy

I like to keep all 3 sizes in stock :thumbup:

 

[mdoyle]

I just finished one with a 3/8"od ss thong, and a 5/16" od copper thong pressed inside it. I use high pressure ss grease tubing. Make sure you don't ask for ss 3/8" pipe. Must be tubing...
Matt

 

[David Wesner]

I just finished one with a 3/8"od ss thong, and a 5/16" od copper thong pressed inside it. I use high pressure ss grease tubing. Make sure you don't ask for ss 3/8" pipe. Must be tubing...
Matt

It can sure look nice ey Matt :thumbup:

I like to add a leather lanyard & an ivory or antler bead to some of my nicer Bowies & Camp Knives. The larger I.D. makes it much easier to slip the leather through ! IMHO, just that little bit extra makes for a more functional lanyard tube.

Robot Metals has several different wall thickness 316 SS Tubing available. Seamless or welded too.


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