Source for figure 8 extruded alloy

Railgun · 11-12-2006, 05:43 PM

Does anyone know if it's possible to get a length of that slick figure 8 metal that PMI uses on their cheaper Piranhas?

Al Ray · 11-12-2006, 08:09 PM

There are several companies that will do cutom extrusions, but prices generaly arent listed anywhere, so It probly aint cheap.

Railgun · 11-12-2006, 10:07 PM

OH LORDY! I wasn't thinking of getting THAT much! Yeah, the extruding die is likely in the thousands and I'm sure the company would have a minimum amount of the run. Yeah, it would be thousands of $ by the time that was done.

All I wanted was 4 or 5 one foot sections so I could start with the crazy hogging out already done. For my own custom projects I've got in mind. I just liked the PMI extrusion since it's lighter thanks to the figure 8 pattern

Deus Machina · 11-13-2006, 12:19 AM

See if you can call PMI and get a chunk. I'm sure they've probably got some from the end of a length they could sell you.

Otherwise, there's still Merlin extrusion on ASP. A bit more cutting, but the bores are already there.

Al Ray · 11-13-2006, 06:49 PM

^yeah those merlin extrusions are nice, still have yet to do anything with mine.

Railgun · 11-13-2006, 11:00 PM

That Merlin is sweet. Heavy to the point that a lot of custom milling would need to be done but sweet nonetheless. THanks for the link!

Deus Machina · 11-14-2006, 12:37 AM

I've got a project still in the works using it. Yes, heavy, but that means there's plenty of meat to add cosmetic stuff, threads, even cut grooves to hide components. Plus, I like the fact that both tubes are the same. More convenient than a raw 'cocker body, IMO.

Oh, and ASP sells it in 5-foot lengths, last I checked. Whee!

11-12-2006, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Railgun Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006	Source for figure 8 extruded alloy Does anyone know if it's possible to get a length of that slick figure 8 metal that PMI uses on their cheaper Piranhas? __________________ Model airplanes are cool too!

11-12-2006, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Railgun Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006	OH LORDY! I wasn't thinking of getting THAT much! Yeah, the extruding die is likely in the thousands and I'm sure the company would have a minimum amount of the run. Yeah, it would be thousands of $ by the time that was done. All I wanted was 4 or 5 one foot sections so I could start with the crazy hogging out already done. For my own custom projects I've got in mind. I just liked the PMI extrusion since it's lighter thanks to the figure 8 pattern __________________ Model airplanes are cool too!

11-13-2006, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Railgun Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006	That Merlin is sweet. Heavy to the point that a lot of custom milling would need to be done but sweet nonetheless. THanks for the link! __________________ Model airplanes are cool too!

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11-12-2006, 08:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Al Ray GWC Lifetime Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado	There are several companies that will do cutom extrusions, but prices generaly arent listed anywhere, so It probly aint cheap.

11-13-2006, 12:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Deus Machina Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida	See if you can call PMI and get a chunk. I'm sure they've probably got some from the end of a length they could sell you. Otherwise, there's still Merlin extrusion on ASP. A bit more cutting, but the bores are already there.

11-13-2006, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Al Ray GWC Lifetime Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado	^yeah those merlin extrusions are nice, still have yet to do anything with mine.

11-14-2006, 12:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Deus Machina Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida	I've got a project still in the works using it. Yes, heavy, but that means there's plenty of meat to add cosmetic stuff, threads, even cut grooves to hide components. Plus, I like the fact that both tubes are the same. More convenient than a raw 'cocker body, IMO. Oh, and ASP sells it in 5-foot lengths, last I checked. Whee!