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Re: [TCML] primary material? (interview)

What affect would aluminum have on my performance?  If it's cheaper, why
wouldn't everyone use it?

Nicholas

On 7/17/08, bartb <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi Nicholas,
>
> Yes, all metals are up in price everywhere. It makes choices more
> difficult. Copper is up about 50 cents/lb as well as aluminum. The
> difference is $4/lb with copper versus say $1.50/lb with aluminum (just
> looking at scrap rates). Anyway, you could build the primary with aluminum
> tubing. It's sold in the hardware stores also and is certainly an
> alternative.
>
> Take care,
> Bart
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