Re: ATM Re: DIY truss tubes

["Bill Thornley" <bill_thornley@hotmail.com>]

>Roger wrote
>
>Thanks to those who commented on truss material.  The conduit idea sounds
>good.
>I looked at local hardware and they were about 15 cents a foot!  Much 
>cheaper
>and sturdier than copper.  I would still like to use aluminum if I can find 
>a
>source and can afford them.
>
>Roger
>Smoky Mountians
>

Hi Roger,

I was just wondering what the cost of aluminium is in the states. I recently 
purchased (in Sydney) 2 x 6.5 metre lengths of 20mm (3/4") x 1.6mm 6060 
tubing for about $34 Australian dollars. That works out at less than $1.00 
per foot (US$0.54).

Regards,
Bill

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