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calimagician Regular user 143 Posts |
Hi All-
I am building something like a "Spirit Cabinet". Actually a puppet theatre. This prop needs to troupe. So it needs to come together and knock down quickly. As well, it must break down small to fly. I would like to (and am) using aluminum tubing for the framework and I am in need of connectors for the aluminum tubing. I am aware of the plastic kind, but do not think they will serve my purposes. What I seek are the "spring-loaded" types that are permanently connected in one tube and the other end (of the connector) has a "button" that is spring-loaded and depresses to allow the connector to be inserted into the receiving (female) tube. Once inserted - the button pops out into a hole drilled into the wall of the female receiving tube. Locking the tubing together. I did the usual internet search, but so far have come up empty-handed. Any suggestions? They will be greatly appreciated. I know I can use angle braces and nut and bolt construct, but I would like to have a more elegant solution. Thanks! |
Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts |
Google "handrail splice" or "handrail connectors" and you should have what you need.
Like this: http://www.buyrailings.com/lc-catid-205-......ools.htm |
calimagician Regular user 143 Posts |
Thanks Chance!
They are a bit high priced at $10 per connector. Then again, maybe there is something else on their site for less. I think there should be some connector out there for say $1 - $2 each. I would also like to find something local. I am in L.A. and would think I could find such a thing here. I'll keep looking. Thanks again for your help. Best, Michael |
Thomas Wayne Inner circle Alaska 1977 Posts |
Start here:
http://www.sunsetterflagpole.com/support_fp/parts_list.asp or here: http://testriteinstrumentcoinc.thomasnet......ver=1001 or here: http://www.webendtube.com/teltube.htm or here: http://www.balyfa.com/spring-buttons.php TW
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ringmaster Inner circle Memphis, Down in Dixie 1974 Posts |
Or here http://www.hollaender.com/
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