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Air hose material

General Discussion
#1

I’m looking for a source for hose material for trackside details angle cocks. I have been using some rubber material that came with protohands. Like to use something similar. Thanks for any help.

#2

Look at McMaster.com for rubber tubing.

#3

Todd,

I think I purchased a life time supply from McMaster Carr some years ago. how much do you need?

Al P.

#4

Al Pomeroy said:

Todd,

I think I purchased a life time supply from McMaster Carr some years ago. how much do you need?

Al P.

Ditto. I have a big coil here somewhere. I think I bought five or ten feet at the time

#5

Here is another idea. I have done this a couple times now with good results. Use a piece of solid wire with some shrink tube. Heat the shrink tube and it will tighten down nicely over the wire. Make it a little long so you can strip it back a little on each end to use for attachment. The wire makes it easy to bend to shape.

#6

I use black surgical tubing. Very flexible. If I remember correctly it is 1/8" OD. Got a roll on eBay.

#7

Todd,

I use this for my air hoses - https://www.amazon.com/Beadalon-Rubber-Tubing-2-5mm-5-Meter/dp/B00198VPGA#customerReviews
Here is a photo with the air hose material installed on the unit.

-TJ

#8

I use

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1x2-Black-Silicone-Rubber-Vacuum-Tubing-Hose-Tube-Flexible-silicon-hose/32620940754.html

#9

If you have about the right size and color, wire insulation is free. Shrink tubing can also be used and will “cinch” around your fittings with a bit of heat. You can put a length of wire inside to keep it from collapsing on itself.

#10

Thanks for the leeds and ideas. For those whom asked I need about a one foot section…