finyuk2005
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Hi there chaps.
I am wanting to build a couple of roof racks for my vw T4 and for my girlfriend's caddy,
I quite fancied using aluminium pipe and was hoping to find weld on elbows for the corners, as I have done before with stainless boat handrails using 1 1/4" or 42mm pipe.
I cant seem to find any elbows of that size, only slightly bigger which would work, quite a price though.
Anyone have any better sources for elbows and such like?
Or any methods of making a decent looking bend in aluminium pipe? I do have two roof racks to make, a stainless frame for a boat cover and a set of handrails for another boat, so perhaps its time to invest in a decent quality bender? something like this;
Or do I swallow my pride and just buy this to modify?!
any advice appreciated!
I am wanting to build a couple of roof racks for my vw T4 and for my girlfriend's caddy,
I quite fancied using aluminium pipe and was hoping to find weld on elbows for the corners, as I have done before with stainless boat handrails using 1 1/4" or 42mm pipe.
I cant seem to find any elbows of that size, only slightly bigger which would work, quite a price though.
Joiner 50mm 2" Cast 90 Degree Elbow Turbo Intercooler Aluminum Pipe Piping 1P | eBay
APPLICATION:Joiner 50mm 3" Cast 90 Degree. Aluminum Pipe Joiner. OD: 50mm 2". 1 x PIPE as Shown in the Picture(s) Above. Type: 90 Degree. All Pictures Actual Shootingï¼Tiny Colour & Size Difference Show In Picturesï¼.
www.ebay.co.uk
Anyone have any better sources for elbows and such like?
Or any methods of making a decent looking bend in aluminium pipe? I do have two roof racks to make, a stainless frame for a boat cover and a set of handrails for another boat, so perhaps its time to invest in a decent quality bender? something like this;
Tubela MODEL 3 Tube Bender
The Tubela Model 3 UK Tube Bender is suitable for bending 1/2" OD to 2" OD tube or 1/2"NB to 1"1/2NB pipe. This manual ratchet assisted tube bending tool also comes complete with a Degree Ring for accuracy, and a 36" Telescopic Handle.Just add Tooling and maybe a Stand to be used with your...
www.tubela.com
Or do I swallow my pride and just buy this to modify?!
Universal Everyday Heavy-Duty Aluminium Full Basket Roof Rack | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Universal Everyday Heavy-Duty Aluminium Full Basket Roof Rack at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
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any advice appreciated!