were do i get the tubing 2 make my own tuber

[OCscx10]

were can i get the tube so i can make my own tuber. what size is the best.

[cherokee95]

3/16" is the most common size. Just head for your local auto parts store. 60" pieces should be around $5-6.

[OCscx10]

what do i ask for. u mean autozone

[cherokee95]

3/16" brake line, they'll ask standard or metric, take whatever they have since you don't use the fittings anyhow. I get the non coated (silver) since the coated line is a pia to clean off and the non coated is a little stronger. You can also order tube from http://www.mcmaster.com/.

[OCscx10]

thanks alot what can i use 2 bend it

[chase1deer]

hate to sound stupid,, but how do build it,, do you weld it,, just asking,, really would be a cool build,, do ya have any pictures,,

[bob1961]

napa in pa stores has the uncoated stuff, try looking there if you have any napa stores by you....i'm buying a few lengths every month to have a supply of 3/16" and 1/4" on hand........bob

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[jmz6]

Originally Posted by chase1deer

hate to sound stupid,, but how do build it,, do you weld it,, just asking,, really would be a cool build,, do ya have any pictures,,

You can weld it if you have the right equipment, but the majority either braze with brass rod or use a brazing alloy such as Harris Safety Silv. If you plan on using brake line for he most part a Bernz torch and either Mapp or propane will get the job done, of course an oxy/acetylene set up speeds things up, but it costs more to get set up if you only plan doing a couple projects.

Look through the site, there is a ton of info on brazing and building

[slackerman]

Watch some brazing tutorials and do some reading, its not to bad to do. Luckily i have a summitracing here locally aso i can get 3/16th brake line cheap and in quantity. Then you just need at least a map-gas torch. and finally some solder, 45% or more silver solder is the easiest and cleanest that i have worked with, but it is not cheap, you will also need flux.

I got 3oz of 45% solder for $68 at a welding store here, Flux was like $4 for a big tub. Then the Map torch from home depot was $50ish then you have the tubing.

When u first get into it expect to spend $120+, but after that is u use it correctly the solder goes a long ways, i have done my JK bumper and sliders, a complete Bronco chassis and a chassis and bumpers for a yota and have a lil bit left about .5-1oz left of my solder and im on my 2nd bottle of gas. So once u have it you mostly just need more brake line.

[goose ae]

Good info.

[Banshee94]

I just picked up 3/16 steel rod from Lowes