USA source for aluminum mast ? - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-29T00:39:08Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/usa-source-for-aluminum-mast?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A130893&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI can never say this enough:…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-06-02:2195841:Comment:1307362015-06-02T17:30:50.527Zcurt goodnighthttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/curtgoodnight
<p>I can never say this enough: what a great site!! Thanks to all the folks responding. I'm going to sit with this for a bit- I live in a agricultural and irrigation dependent part of Colorado , so it may be that I can do a little horse trading around here for some sched 10 pipe. Failing that, its reassuring to know that I can still get this craft on some water with material on hand. Again- thanks for the feedback!</p>
<p>I can never say this enough: what a great site!! Thanks to all the folks responding. I'm going to sit with this for a bit- I live in a agricultural and irrigation dependent part of Colorado , so it may be that I can do a little horse trading around here for some sched 10 pipe. Failing that, its reassuring to know that I can still get this craft on some water with material on hand. Again- thanks for the feedback!</p> Here's a link for 5" pipe.htt…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-06-02:2195841:Comment:1309052015-06-02T16:52:09.481ZMarc LaFrancehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/MarcLaFrance
<p>Here's a link for 5" pipe.<a href="http://www.globaltecheng.com/productcart/pc/5-Schedule-10-Aluminum-Pipe-p86.htm" target="_blank">http://www.globaltecheng.com/productcart/pc/5-Schedule-10-Aluminum-Pipe-p86.htm</a></p>
<p>Here's a link for 5" pipe.<a href="http://www.globaltecheng.com/productcart/pc/5-Schedule-10-Aluminum-Pipe-p86.htm" target="_blank">http://www.globaltecheng.com/productcart/pc/5-Schedule-10-Aluminum-Pipe-p86.htm</a></p> FWIW: Because we could not fi…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-06-02:2195841:Comment:1309022015-06-02T12:32:26.122ZBudget Boaterhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/BudgetBoater
<p>FWIW: Because we could not find Sch 10 pipe at the time, our T30 had the .250 wall Sch 40 mast. Yes, it was heavy, but it worked perfectly fine without any ill effects (except for stepping it, which required half a dozen hands.)<br></br> <br></br> <cite>boatsmith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/usa-source-for-aluminum-mast?page=1&commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A130732&x=1#2195841Comment130666"><div><p>1/4" wall will make for a heavy mast...I…</p>
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<p>FWIW: Because we could not find Sch 10 pipe at the time, our T30 had the .250 wall Sch 40 mast. Yes, it was heavy, but it worked perfectly fine without any ill effects (except for stepping it, which required half a dozen hands.)<br/> <br/> <cite>boatsmith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/usa-source-for-aluminum-mast?page=1&commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A130732&x=1#2195841Comment130666"><div><p>1/4" wall will make for a heavy mast...I would think this is not a good idea.. this is twice the normal thickness...no bueno!!!!</p>
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</blockquote> In the US, you can easily get…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-06-01:2195841:Comment:1307322015-06-01T12:56:30.277ZMarc LaFrancehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/MarcLaFrance
<p>In the US, you can easily get new 5" Schedule 10 irrigation pipe in a 6063 T6. It has an OD of 5.63" but with a wall thickness of .134".</p>
<p>In the US, you can easily get new 5" Schedule 10 irrigation pipe in a 6063 T6. It has an OD of 5.63" but with a wall thickness of .134".</p> 1/4" wall will make for a hea…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-06-01:2195841:Comment:1306662015-06-01T10:55:19.936Zboatsmithhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/qe0j3ojqb10
<p>1/4" wall will make for a heavy mast...I would think this is not a good idea.. this is twice the normal thickness...no bueno!!!!</p>
<p>1/4" wall will make for a heavy mast...I would think this is not a good idea.. this is twice the normal thickness...no bueno!!!!</p> thank you Rogerio- that was m…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-05-31:2195841:Comment:1307972015-05-31T02:57:44.009Zcurt goodnighthttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/curtgoodnight
<p>thank you Rogerio- that was my thought as well- 31'.... i am a bit concerned about the weight [no scale to check it, the chart shows I come in at around 167lbs/76kg] but my guess it will not be much heavier than a per plan doug fir mast?- I did construct the mast step out of 3/4" ply and added a few inches to it's height. I also extended the beam's internal butt straps to the adjacent web members, used 3/4" ply for the center web and added 1/8" to the thickness of each of the…</p>
<p>thank you Rogerio- that was my thought as well- 31'.... i am a bit concerned about the weight [no scale to check it, the chart shows I come in at around 167lbs/76kg] but my guess it will not be much heavier than a per plan doug fir mast?- I did construct the mast step out of 3/4" ply and added a few inches to it's height. I also extended the beam's internal butt straps to the adjacent web members, used 3/4" ply for the center web and added 1/8" to the thickness of each of the timbers. Zero deflection when my 175 lbs stood on it. So maybe the next big issue will be stepping it!?</p> Don't cut, use 31'...You will…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-05-30:2195841:Comment:1308932015-05-30T23:36:08.675ZRogerio Martinhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RogerioMartin
<p>Don't cut, use 31'...You will like.</p>
<p> But .250" maybe make a heavy mast. My Freijó wood mast have 50kg...in 30' long. </p>
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<p>TikiRio - Tiki 30 #213<br></br> <br></br> <cite>curt goodnight said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/usa-source-for-aluminum-mast#2195841Comment130477"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks Brad- I finally found a source a few hours from my place- Al Reco , in Brighton, Colorado. Its thicker wall than the…</p>
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<p>Don't cut, use 31'...You will like.</p>
<p> But .250" maybe make a heavy mast. My Freijó wood mast have 50kg...in 30' long. </p>
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<p>TikiRio - Tiki 30 #213<br/> <br/> <cite>curt goodnight said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/usa-source-for-aluminum-mast#2195841Comment130477"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks Brad- I finally found a source a few hours from my place- Al Reco , in Brighton, Colorado. Its thicker wall than the specs[.250"] but 31' of 5-1/2" OD [2 pcs + a 2' sleeve] for $560.00- picked it up yesterday- </p>
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</blockquote> That's a solid deal, Curt!tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-05-29:2195841:Comment:1306322015-05-29T04:15:22.200ZBrad Ingramhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/BradIngram
<p>That's a solid deal, Curt!</p>
<p>That's a solid deal, Curt!</p> Thanks Brad- I finally found…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-05-28:2195841:Comment:1304772015-05-28T15:55:27.205Zcurt goodnighthttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/curtgoodnight
<p>Thanks Brad- I finally found a source a few hours from my place- Al Reco , in Brighton, Colorado. Its thicker wall than the specs[.250"] but 31' of 5-1/2" OD [2 pcs + a 2' sleeve] for $560.00- picked it up yesterday- </p>
<p>Thanks Brad- I finally found a source a few hours from my place- Al Reco , in Brighton, Colorado. Its thicker wall than the specs[.250"] but 31' of 5-1/2" OD [2 pcs + a 2' sleeve] for $560.00- picked it up yesterday- </p> Hey Curt. I searched high and…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-05-28:2195841:Comment:1306922015-05-28T03:28:45.815ZBrad Ingramhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/BradIngram
<p>Hey Curt. I searched high and low for a mast for my Tiki 21, and I finally found <a href="http://www.metalsdepot.com" target="_blank">www.metalsdepot.com</a>. I got my 4" X .125 ID X 24ft shipped and all for around $330. The welding cost me more than the tube itself! </p>
<p>Hey Curt. I searched high and low for a mast for my Tiki 21, and I finally found <a href="http://www.metalsdepot.com" target="_blank">www.metalsdepot.com</a>. I got my 4" X .125 ID X 24ft shipped and all for around $330. The welding cost me more than the tube itself! </p>