No problem, I thought maybe you needed the end caps In which case you would need match tube size.

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> On Apr 27, 2023, at 10:59 AM, ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> Peter,
> 
> Here’s the part you need to order from the Dwyer Aluminum Mast Co.:
> 
>                               Wall               Wt     Cost      Max
> P/N          OD      Thickness       lb/ft     $/ft     Length
> RT 1000   1”       0.065”            0.224   12.74     12’
> 
> You could have them cut your spreaders to length or you could order 1 piece and cut it yourself.
> Aluminum is easy to cut with a hacksaw or a tubing cutter.  Shipping might be a little bit cheaper with 2 small pieces vs 1 longer piece.
> 
> This particular tubing will come with a clear hard coat anodized finish.  This is a thin layer of aluminum oxide (think sapphire!), which is an electrical insulator and will protect the aluminum substrate from corrosion for many years.
> 
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
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> From: Ric Stott<mailto:ric at stottarchitecture.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 6:48 AM
> To: recorderguy2001 at yahoo.com<mailto:recorderguy2001 at yahoo.com>; The Rhodes 22 Email List<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spreaders
> 
> Unless you want a polished finish, I don’t see any reason to use stainless steel Spreaders.
> They are heavy, hard to manipulate and much much more expensive than aluminum, which does the job.
> If they are mismatched in color, you could paint them.
> I’m only adding my opinion because I spend enormous amounts of time overdoing or overthinking.
> Keep it simple -a  Rhodes idiom.
> Ric
> Dadventure
> 
> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
> ric at stottarchitecture.com
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> 
> 
>> On Apr 26, 2023, at 9:12 AM, Peter via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Todd, thanks so much for the offer. I don't think sourcing will be much of a problem. What I need to know is what type of metal I should have and approximate guage/wall thickness. I don't want issues due to dissimilar metals coming in contact with each other.
>> 
>> Thanks     On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 09:00:53 AM EDT, Todd Tavares <tavares0947 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Peter,
>> You can source SS tubing other places. Try Defender or Rigrite. I don't know off hand what I have in the garage, but I definitely have some extra aluminum spreaders. I can't remember offhand what the diameter is; likely 1"? And they are pretty thin guage too.
>> If you get in a bind and can't source any, let me know and I'll give you these aluminum ones.
>> Todd T.
>> On Tue, Apr 25, 2023, 11:27 PM Peter via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>>   I've decided to replace my mismatched spreader bars.  I've tried contacting Dwyer, but they aren't in a rush to answer my message, so I thought I'd look elsewhere.  My problem is I don't know exactly what type of tube I'm looking for.  I'm guessing these are stainless steel tubes, is that correct.  Would 304 16 gauge be sufficient?  Or should I be looking at aluminium?  Any thoughts?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>>    Peter
>> 
>> 
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