Steel for cups

[Tree-50]

I've been trying to source some 2" sections of 8" ID pipe/tube with a 3/16" wall thickness. The local steel yard has 8" don't know the thickness but would only sell me 12ft min.. I need 4" the other couple places I found only have 8" with 1/3" walls. The scrapyard had none as well.

If anyone knows where online I can find any or if you have access and would like to help a member out let me know. At this point I'm about to just not cup the lca.

[AirSpeed]

Maybe try a plumber, most will have a mountain of scrap pipe laying around. If you can find one that does commercial work you'll have it made. Maybe a smaller plumber could have some as well, or at least send you in the right direction.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Tree-50

I've been trying to source some 2" sections of 8" ID pipe/tube with a 3/16" wall thickness. The local steel yard has 8" don't know the thickness but would only sell me 12ft min.. I need 4" the other couple places I found only have 8" with 1/3" walls. The scrapyard had none as well.

If anyone knows where online I can find any or if you have access and would like to help a member out let me know. At this point I'm about to just not cup the lca.

No1 reason why I didn't do the 'circle' cups. I opted for plate & straps to get the job done because it was much easier to source the material. I needed more room than the 8"OD but you're still facing the same obstacle.

What are your steel sources?

[Tree-50]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

No1 reason why I didn't do the 'circle' cups. I opted for plate & straps to get the job done because it was much easier to source the material. I needed more room than the 8"OD but you're still facing the same obstacle.

What are your steel sources?

I've tried one out in ft worth and the smallest wall they had was like 1/3"
Wylie Steel in Wylie only sells like 12ft stock
Few online sites had a 8"ID but 1/4" walls.
Multiple plumbers and plumber supplies with no results.

I'll probably just do that and have a buddy weld it in, wanted to the 3/16" because that's pushing my welders limits and 1/4" is double it's "max." I hate having to wait around for other people but I'm not skilled enough to even attempt that feat.




Did you do that box method SCOTI?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Tree-50

I've tried one out in ft worth and the smallest wall they had was like 1/3"
Wylie Steel in Wylie only sells like 12ft stock
Few online sites had a 8"ID but 1/4" walls.
Multiple plumbers and plumber supplies with no results.

I'll probably just do that and have a buddy weld it in, wanted to the 3/16" because that's pushing my welders limits and 1/4" is double it's "max." I hate having to wait around for other people but I'm not skilled enough to even attempt that feat.

Did you do that box method SCOTI?

Try 'Metal Supermarkets'. They're online & have store-fronts in the Dallas area (I use the Plano location @ Plano Rd/190 area). They list an 8"od .120" wall 'crew' round tube. They possibly have larger diameter or can source it & they like all customers regardless of how much material you need.

Like stated.... I opted for the easier to source flat stock:

[Tree-50]

What's the thickness on your walls?

Jw, that seems easier/safer for rub issues as well as something I can pick up at tractor supply/lowes/home depot.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Tree-50

What's the thickness on your walls?

Jw, that seems easier/safer for rub issues as well as something I can pick up at tractor supply/lowes/home depot.

Bottom plates were cut from 1/4" x1' sq plate from Lowes & the sides are 3/16" w/varying heights as needed (also from Lowes). I already had 1pc of the 1/2" plate & the majority of the 3/16" stuff from recent projects. I think I had to purchase a 2nd 1/4" plate to have enough material.

[Tree-50]

Excellent! You are the man SCOTI, I'm going to whip this up this weekend.

Thanks.

[muckyp]

One other place to consider is Eagle Steel in Hutchins. They have a scratch and dent area where you might find some pieces of pipe. You have to go to the yard and pick through it yourself though, they can't tell you anything on the phone about the scrap pile.