I’m not certain this is allowed; but if it isn’t, I’ll take it down.
I’ve been purchasing my small tubing online, researching the best deals I can. I was in need of some 1-1/4od .250 wall dom to use as reinforcement of the axle to body joints. My welder friend said 1-1/2 on each side should be fine; but this time make the joints tight. I’ll have the tubing quartered and turned down to fit the dissimilar walls snug.
I was afraid of getting a 12” piece of tubing, in case some is lost in the machining process, so I searched for a 16” piece on eBay. With shipping, the prices there fair better than Amazon.
Having no luck searching a 16” piece, I asked a seller if they could could sell me a 16” cut through a 12” BIN auction he had posted. He simply told me, ‘click the buy it now for the 12”, and put down 16” in the notes and we will take care of you.’
Mind you, the cheapskate in me isn’t who is singing praises here; but rather that he was willing to put himself out there to make the deal. I thought I was the only person left on earth that does that sort of thing. Plus, in talking to him, I found out that he has a CNC plasma cutter, and would be able to make the axle hangers when I am ready.
As I am not sure that, beyond this project I may need his services; I ask that you keep this guy in mind if you do. The seller’s name is matsonmetals_1.
Again, if this is against a rule, please let me know. I just purchased the tubing at 5pm as I was leaving work today. If it turns out I have been hoodwinked, I’ll be the first to let everyone know. Just looking to help a good person out.