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Is there any way to get cheap tubing, other than s@h service packs? Has anyone found any other type of tubing that might work? I'm looking for something I can find at a hardware store or a medical supply store that will work the same. Thanks... John (...) (26 years ago, 4-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Most Remote Control Model shops carry silicon tubing used for fuel lines. It works great, and is more flexible than Lego tubing. I _highly_ recommend it as a substitute. The increased flexibility is great. It's cheaper too. LINC John Reeve wrote in (...) (26 years ago, 4-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Just write to Lego and ask for a supplementary parts catalogue. Adamski _______ John Reeve wrote in message <36BA2262.39FE@cdmtech.com>... (...) (26 years ago, 9-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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I found that small fuel line tubing at the local Home Depot (hardware store) had the same tubing ID (inside diameter) and was very inexpensive to buy. The only down side is that it does not bend quite as readily. So I have a question. What is a (...) (26 years ago, 9-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I called LEGO customer service and they said that this is the Shop @ Home catalog. Already have that one. Darn. I also queried about getting "specialty" parts from kits that are no longer available, such as some of those interesting suspension (...) (26 years ago, 9-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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I found that the neoprene tubing used as fuel lines for R/C airplanes works pretty well and is cheaper than S@H. You should be able to find some at a good hobby store. Dave (...) (26 years ago, 10-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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