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!

Google "handrail splice" or "handrail connectors" and you should have what you need.

Like this:
http://www.buyrailings.com/lc-catid-205-......ools.htm

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

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

Or here http://www.hollaender.com/