Hex or 8 sided Ali extruded sleeve

[Sloda Foade]

As some may have seen I am designing a War Machine SW crossover saber and would really like to build this. I need to source some 8 sided Aluminium extrusion, inner diameter of around 37mm between the flats and 2 to 3 mm wall thickness. So far my attempts to source this in Australia have failed. I would also accept 6 sided extrusion, but no joy there either.

Tim, with your comprehensive contacts in USA where just about anything is possible, do you know where I could source this?
Any help would be appreciated

[jjshumpert]

https://start.cortera.com/company/research/k3j1mzk0r/afco-metals-inc/

i know they had what your looking for when i was working in the warehouse, you may be able to get with the parent company and have something shipped international

[Rhyen Skytracker]

To get the exact size you are looking for you may have to buy some Hex bar from onlinemetals and bore it out to the exact size. That is what I did for my HEX saber. http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=8940

[Sloda Foade]

Thanks guys, machining a bar stock is not on for me as I don't have the tools. I managed to find some Ali Hex tube (not 8 sided) which is an extension for a milk churn mail box post. Will cut down big enough for War Machine and I have figured out how I can pack it to fit snugly. Colour looks like brassy galvanised, but it will be PC'd or painted anyway. Here is what it looks like
http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y352/SlodaFoade/HexTubing.jpg

[Tenric Starkindler]

Hmmm....there's promise in that piece....I look forward to seeing the finished product.