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Preferred supplier of speciality carbon fibre tubing?

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By Jack18 - 8/18/2017 4:34:33 PM

Hi everyone!
I am currently working on a project that requires equilateral hexagonal tubing. At first, I assumed it would be relatively easy to get hold of. Unfortunately, I was wrong. After days of scouring many sites, I simply haven't found an affordable supplier, so I wanted to ask you guys if you have any preferred suppliers. 
For reference, here are the specs I'm looking for:
-Hexagonal both on the inside and out
-Length: 50mm
-Inner diameter: inscribed within a 60-70mm circle
-Wall thickness is not important
-Finish: Glossy woven
I'd appreciate any recommendations, thanks, Jack18
By Jack18 - 8/21/2017 1:08:39 PM

 
Warren (Staff) - 8/21/2017 8:53:49 AM
Hexagonal shaped tubing is in itself very rare and quite hard to find. We do not have any preferred supplier for those tubes.  I have yet to see any in the exact specification you have asked for.

Thank you for the reply Warren,

I can certainly agree that it's rare - I never thought it would be so hard to find.

In your experience, is this the case for all tubing other than circular? I am looking for a shape that is angular. So far, square carbon fiber tubing seems to be a bit more common. 

-Jack18