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#1 thewildething

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Posted 19 August 2004 - 10:27 PM

Would anyone be interested in any mortar tubes?? I can get loads* of thick 2 inch (inside diameter) by about 600mm long. If you pay the postage you can have them for free. They are stretch wrap tubes from work, very tough, free to good home.

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#2 Richard H

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Posted 19 August 2004 - 10:45 PM

Interesting! How thick is the tube wall?

#3 thewildething

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Posted 19 August 2004 - 11:02 PM

Hi Richard, The walls are not UNDER 5-6mm thick. I dont have one with me at the moment but I shall get one tomorrow and size it up. Its about as thick as the wall on carpet roll tubes if that helps.
I will send you one free if you want so you can check that they're safe to use.

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#4 thewildething

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Posted 20 August 2004 - 02:36 PM

I am going to send a tube to creepin pyro so it can be checked (I have NO experience with shells/mortars etc)

It would be great if the outcome could be posted here, meanwhile I shall nag work and hoard them.

Marcus.

EDIT: if they are no good they will make good storage for stuff or more interestingly they burn really intensely ^_^

Edited by thewildething, 20 August 2004 - 02:38 PM.

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#5 ProfHawking

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Posted 20 August 2004 - 04:53 PM

I'd like a few if pos. Even if they are not suitable for mortar tubes, they could be cut down and used as mine tubes, no? i havent done those yet, but i imagine the pressure inside the tube with a mine is far less than a shell. Am i right?

#6 thewildething

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Posted 20 August 2004 - 09:53 PM

OK, Info on these tubes:
Length: 530mm
Inside diameter: 51-52mm (might be a tight 2")
Tube wall thickness: Minimum 5mm, mostly 6mm with some up to 8mm.
Average weight: 350 grams.
They are white on the outside.

Postage (royal mail)
1 tube first class = ?1.33, 2 tubes = ?2.73 (ask if you want more sent.)
Can only send 1 tube (might be able to get 2 in) per package by second class (weight limit) = ?1.14 for 1 or ?2.12 for 2.

Most recommended is Standard parcels service:
Up to 1kg ?3.46
1.5kg = ?4.45
2kg = ?4.78

Go here: www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/content1;jsessionid=1JQARZLHCCTPICRAZRWEOSQKEDGGGQ2K?catId=400023&mediaId=9300094 for prices.

The tubes are FREE, Im not making anything out of this, Its just a terrible waste throwing these away. If you pay postage their yours.

ProfHawking, you can have a few if you like. The more experienced members here may be able to answer your questions. Check the postage as above and we can arrange postage etc.

Thanks guys

Marcus.
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#7 HJS

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Posted 21 August 2004 - 01:14 AM

thewildething, how much does each tube weigh in grams roughly ?

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Posted 21 August 2004 - 09:00 AM

[/QUOTE]Average weight: 350 grams.[QUOTE]
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#9 HJS

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Posted 21 August 2004 - 09:33 AM

Thanks spawned.

Sorry it was late when I asked..........well, that's my excuse anyway :blink:

Edited by HJS, 21 August 2004 - 09:34 AM.


#10 thewildething

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Posted 21 August 2004 - 11:18 AM

CreepinPyro: your tube is in the post, second class. Should be with you end of next week. It only cost 94p, must have been a tad under 350grams :) .

Marcus.

EDIT: If anyone wants any pics then let me know ;)

Edited by thewildething, 21 August 2004 - 08:32 PM.

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#11 HJS

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Posted 21 August 2004 - 10:00 PM

If anyone wants any pics then let me know ;)


Yeah, some pics would be nice :D

Here is a good free picture host (just in case you or anyone else needs it).

http://imageshack.us/index3.php

#12 Matt

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Posted 22 August 2004 - 02:52 AM

Im kinda the aussie supplier, cept i tend to pay postage for 10 tubes....if i like ya . You can see some of my stock in the background of the picture i posted in the music thread in the green room.

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#13 thewildething

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Posted 22 August 2004 - 11:41 AM

OK guys, Here are some pictures showing the length and diameter etc:

1. Mortar 1
2. Mortar 2
3. Mortar 3
4. Mortar 4 ( forget the battery in this pic, it was closest to hand :P )

Hope they work! :o

Marcus.

Edited by thewildething, 22 August 2004 - 11:45 AM.

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#14 thewildething

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Posted 25 August 2004 - 09:49 PM

Tubes are now ?1+post <_< (ask)

Marcus.

Those of you who already asked for some: they are still free.

Sorry about this.

I have found a way to cut these pipes well, we have a bandsaw that cuts through them like a knife through butter. So if anyone wants some 2 inch pipe in any length (up to 500mm) for mines, cakes etc then please let me know.

Thankyou.

Edited by thewildething, 27 August 2004 - 03:15 PM.

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