Composite manufacturers supply graphite-epoxy tubing to a wide variety of users
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bike manufactureres, aerospace industries, model rocket kit makers, sailboat
spar
builders, and, yes, tripod manufacturers. Here are two sources a quick internet
search turned up:
http://www.cstsales.com/tube.htm
http://www.advancedcomposites.com/custom.htm#Hobby / Project Tubing
Gary Edwards
Giles wrote:
> Hi Gary
>
> Where, where? - lead me to them!
>
> Seriously, were can get stock CF tubes?
>
> I have made my own, both straight and curved - not aeronautical grade but not
> too
> bad. It is a very time consuming and messy job though.
>
> Regards
>
> Giles
>
> Gary Edwards wrote:
>
> > Stock carbon fiber tubes are available commercially. Trick is fitting
> > locking
> > collars.
> > Gary Edwards
> >
>
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