I’m looking for metal tubes with very small diameters that I’d like to use for 1/48 gun barrels, etc. The smallest I see at stores is 1/16". Even that seems a little big for 1/48 guns. Anything smaller available? Where? How much? Also, How does one cut such very small tubes?
Thanks!
Rob,
Hypodermic needles make excellent gun barrels. Your local pharmacy or if you have a nurse friend can help you locate some. Under no circunstances, ever use a used needle…you may catch the death of you!!! Either cut them off with a cut-off wheel in a dremel, or snip them with cutters and file the ends down. I have had really good results using several different guage needles.
Excellent idea Holley. Thanks for sharing that one with us.
I just posted some info on .50 cal. barrels on the aircraft forum.
Take a look.
Jim.
If you just want tubing, check www.smallparts.com. They have all types. I got some there several years ago, and am still using it.
For small gauge stainless steel tubing you should take a look at holepop.com and click on Product Info. They offer a sample assortment of small sizes for $10.
They used to advertise in FSM.
Pete
Thanks for the help. 'Preciate it…