Re: [TCML] Large Top Loads

["Paul Brodie" <pbbrodie@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have the Harbor Freight tubing roller and I believe it will easily roll a 
48" diameter ring from 1" aluminum tubing. I haven't tried aluminum tubing 
but it handles 1" and 2" steel tubing and 3/4"  copper tubing with ease, so 
I can't imagine aluminum giving any problems at all.
Paul
Think Positive

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Zimmerschied" <zimtesla@xxxxxxx>
To: "Tesla" <Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 12:50 AM
Subject: [TCML] Large Top Loads


Hello,
I am in the process of getting a large coil set up. I need something like a 
48" diameter top load. The usual practice is to build one of dryer ducting 
or foil coated hose. I have been envious of Greg Leyh's coils with there 
tubing top loads. Along this line, I was looking for a tube roller to see if 
aluminum rings could be fabricated at reasonable prices.

Harbor Freight has a  manually driven version for about $150. [Not sure if 
it could actually roll a 48" diameter x 1" aluminum tube.]  My question is: 
has anyone tried to fabricate a top load made of a cluster of aluminum 
tubing?

Thanks,
Jim Zimmerschied
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