2x1 and 2x2 1/16" wall 6061-T6 Tubing for Sale

[AdamHeard]

Finally getting around to posting this now that teams are running again for the fall.

Was able to make the process a lot easier for us, and get a shipping discount, so prices have dropped a good deal.

The prices will float slightly w/ the price of aluminum changing, but they will roughly be;

160' of 2x1 1/16" wall is $290
80' of 2x2 1/16" wall is $195

Shipping is $50 per 160' of 2x1 (or 80' of 2x2').

We can mix and match as long as the total length is equivalent to 160' of 2x1 (so swap 10' of 2x1 for 5' of 2x2).

Shorter lengths available on request, but prices will be higher. We can also get other wall thicknesses and tube sizes if desired.

Tubing will be shipped in 5' +/- .25" Lengths on about a two week lead time. Material is 6061-T6.

Email 973tubing at Gmail to order.

[billbo911]

Thanks Adam!
Finding 1/16" wall has been a bit tricky for us, though not impossible.
We will likely take you up on this offer.

[Michael Corsetto]

Bill,

Call Coast Aluminum, based in Hayward. We use them and Adam likely is too. They will ship for free and costs per lb is low if you order 100-200 lbs at a time.

Adam is offering this primarily for many teams that aren't within Coast Aluminum's delivery area but would like to use these hard-to-find 6061-T6 sizes (which are great for FRC robots).

Their number is (510) 441-6600

-Mike

[AdamHeard]

Bill,

Call Coast Aluminum, based in Hayward. We use them and Adam likely is too. They will ship for free and costs per lb is low if you order 100-200 lbs at a time.

Adam is offering this primarily for many teams that aren't within Coast Aluminum's delivery area but would like to use these hard-to-find 6061-T6 sizes (which are great for FRC robots).

Their number is (510) 441-6600

-Mike

Agreed.

[jeremylee]

Saw this earlier today, I thought OnlineMetals didn't carry this before?

https://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=6993&step=4&showunits=inches&id=1268&top_cat=60

[AdamHeard]

Saw this earlier today, I thought OnlineMetals didn't carry this before?

https://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=6993&step=4&showunits=inches&id=1268&top_cat=60

That is a new addition, maybe they watch chief delphi ;)

[page2067]

Have noticed this and intend to get some.

Noticed in site that it appears maybe this is a rounded corner version? Not preferred but still attractive? Anyone gotten some samples yet?

[AdamHeard]

Have noticed this and intend to get some.

Noticed in site that it appears maybe this is a rounded corner version? Not preferred but still attractive? Anyone gotten some samples yet?

What we're selling is sharp corner and cheaper.

[orangemoore]

Is there any specific end date to this deal?

[page2067]

Can we order smaller quantity? - say half - what will adjustment be?

[Michael Blake]

I have a question... would you use the 2x1 1/16" to make an H-chassis for West Coast Drive Train using VEXpro VersaBlocks?

Or would you not go any thinner than 1/10" like the VEXpro VersaFrame 2x1?

--Michael Blake

[AdamHeard]

I have a question... would you use the 2x1 1/16" to make an H-chassis for West Coast Drive Train using VEXpro VersaBlocks?

Or would you not go any thinner than 1/10" like the VEXpro VersaFrame 2x1?

--Michael Blake

With stout bumpers it could work well.

[Michael Blake]

With stout bumpers it could work well.

Wow... I didn't expect that answer.

I hope you don't mind a follow-up question... would you opine the weight savings as _substantial_ < 1/16" vs 1/10" > or just pretty good on a chassis configuration.

IF you ask me to do the math I'll have to admit I probably can't... lol

--Michael Blake

[R.C.]

Wow... I didn't expect that answer.

I hope you don't mind a follow-up question... would you opine the weight savings as _substantial_ < 1/16" vs 1/10" > or just pretty good on a chassis configuration.

IF you ask me to do the math I'll have to admit I probably can't... lol

--Michael Blake

I would just take your frame that you have drawn and just change the thickness and do the simple math difference. Weight of .1" wall vs .060" wall.

You can probably find the weight per foot as well online etc...

[Michael Blake]

I would just take your frame that you have drawn and just change the thickness and do the simple math difference. Weight of .1" wall vs .060" wall.

You can probably find the weight per foot as well online etc...

R.C... I wrapped my limited brain around the math and surprisingly didn't sprain it...

Is it correct to say using 1/16" over 1/10" is a 37.75% weight savings?

And do you concur with Adam that 1/16" based H-chassis with stout bumpers could work?

--Michael Blake

[roystur44]

FYI,

Welding on the lighter gauge alum is a little harder. You need to think out the amount and placement of the welds and have a good fixture to get everything square. If you are going to be using bearings you might need to supplement the way the bearing is held in the lighter gauge alum.

[jwfoss]

Can we order smaller quantity? - say half - what will adjustment be?

Rick, perhaps we could split and order since we are right up the road.

[jeremylee]

Adam, I am also interested in what a half order would cost, what payment options there are, and an end date for orders.


I've found this calculator helpful in estimating weight of various materials. It seems I could shave a couple pounds on a WCD by going 1/16" wall over the .1" VersaFrame.
http://www.onlinemetals.com/calculator.cfm

[Knufire]

I believe Adam prefers full orders due to shipping (he has 8"x8" square profile boxes). That being said, organizing a group buy for teams around your area can help you get up to the minimum order size. 5188 recently organized one for Indiana and everything is going smoothly.

[AdamHeard]

We will run this indefinitely, but it will be easier for us to be more responsive with shipping during the offseason.

[page2067]

Rick, perhaps we could split and order since we are right up the road.

Sounds good Justin - I pm'ed you and we can discuss details

Any other CT teams interested we can coordinate as well - looking to submit order fairly soon.

[electroken]

Sounds good Justin - I pm'ed you and we can discuss details

Any other CT teams interested we can coordinate as well - looking to submit order fairly soon.

I think we need to get in on this too.

[Michael Hill]

We just received our tube yesterday. Looks great. Didn't see any dents from shipping to Ohio. Thanks Adam for setting this up.

[BrendanB]

Saw this earlier today, I thought OnlineMetals didn't carry this before?

https://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=6993&step=4&showunits=inches&id=1268&top_cat=60

Sorry for a thread revival.

Since Online Metals continually sends out coupons and I had a decent one I ordered a piece of the 2x1 1/16th 6061 tube from Online Metals. While the picture shows round corners it does in fact come with sharp corners.

Adam has a cheaper option but if teams preferred going with the Online Metals version later for some reason don't worry about the picture it won't come with rounded corners.

[Bruceb]

Looking to maybe split an order of this. Perhaps one of 1x2 and one of 2x2.
Any teams in SE Wisconsin interested?

[jkelleyrtp]

Any NC/VA/SC teams interested?

[orangemoore]

Any Chicago area teams interested in splitting?

[page2067]

A couple weeks now ago we received our 32 pc x 5'x 1"x 2" x 0.0625" tubes
we then split it with our friends 558 , each happy with a half order.
Here to report happy consumers from NE.

[Nebster]

Looking to maybe split an order of this. Perhaps one of 1x2 and one of 2x2.
Any teams in SE Wisconsin interested?

Team 1306 might be interested in splitting an order, I'll go over it with some people and get back to you. We're from Madison so not exactly SE Wisconsin but we could make it work.

[AdamHeard]

Teams have reached out to us asking if we are willing to sell predrilled tubing, so we're going to start doing that going forward.

We have;
1x1x1/16" predrilled w/ .201 holes on all faces on .5" intervals. $40 per 5' length.

2x1x1/16" predrilled w/ .201 holes on all faces on .5 intervals $55 per 5' length.

I'd recommend using Vex's tubing over ours if possible due to the lower price, but some teams have really wanted the .201 holes and holes on all faces.