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Jonesy
10-10-2012, 09:11 AM
Trying to find a local source for some Aluminum tubing. Looking for 3.5"od x .50 wall in a 9 ft length. I can find some online but shipping is absolutely outrageous. Any suggestions?

JeffK5
10-10-2012, 09:38 AM
A guy on craigslist had a .437 wall 3.5" x 10' forsale a while back..

Jonesy
10-10-2012, 09:56 AM
I'll see if I can find it. Actually need two 9' sections. The volleyball poles we use are starting to fatigue from repeated bending (taking the net down every week) So looking to get some thicker, beefier uprights.

humpy
10-10-2012, 10:03 AM
Industrial tube off mostellor will have anything u need...

humpy
10-10-2012, 10:04 AM
777-5512 anybody in sales can help u

Jonesy
10-10-2012, 12:16 PM
Thanks, I'll give them a call.

kentuckytwostep
10-10-2012, 01:49 PM
expensive volley ball poles... can't use steel?

Jonesy
10-10-2012, 02:50 PM
expensive volley ball poles... can't use steel?

Did the math and aluminum 1/2" wall is around 50lbs each, while steel 1/4" wall is 78lbs each. These are setup and taken down at least once a week so they need to be fairly easy to handle. So weight is the primary factor.

The current poles are 1/4" wall aluminum and have been fine for several years but are starting to fatigue and they are looking to upgrade. I was volunteered to get pricing and such for new ones.

JeffK5
10-10-2012, 03:28 PM
I bet you're lookin at $400 in tube..

Jonesy
10-10-2012, 03:59 PM
Probably going to be closer to $550 in Al tube. Steel is right around $450.

JeffK5
10-10-2012, 04:50 PM
Probably going to be closer to $550 in Al tube. Steel is right around $450.
You're right..we paid right at $29 a foot for it here at work
Deliverd from Clinton Aluminum an Stainless.. I just can't add. Did you pm carwash about steel tube..I bet he can beat $450..