Looking for anodized aluminum pipe

fishingjoey · #1 07-18-2007, 02:40 PM

I just bought a hacked up t top for a 23 seacraft and need to find a source for anodized aluminum pipe with a 1.5 inch inside diameter. This has been a difficult material to track down. Do you guys know anyone.

bigeasy1 · #2 07-18-2007, 03:09 PM

Try Mcmaster carr,they have several types of aluminum tube and pipe.They may have what you need.

71kidcasper · #3 07-18-2007, 07:33 PM

Fishiingjoey, Where do you live? I work with anodized aluminum every day. I'm sure I can get you material even if I ship it to you.

Old'sCool · #4 07-18-2007, 10:23 PM

Taco (like the outriggers) sells similar stuff.

fishingjoey · #5 07-20-2007, 09:05 AM

I live in the boston area. I would really appeciate your help. Do you have an email address?

PipeDreamsMarine · #6 07-20-2007, 10:54 AM

tacometals.com

Chaos · #7 07-20-2007, 10:18 PM

isn't anodized pipe very difficult to weld? just a thought if your thinking about doing the work yourself.

doug7488 · #8 07-23-2007, 03:55 PM

The anodization needs to be ground away in the vicinity of the weld.

PipeDreamsMarine · #9 07-24-2007, 12:11 PM

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The anodization needs to be ground away in the vicinity of the weld.

I disagree.. the right welding machine and the right welder and its not a problem

Old'sCool · #10 07-24-2007, 02:03 PM

PDM..What machine do you use???