Tubing for my R82s build

[malder]

I'm getting ready to start in on the tubing layers on the buggy. I'm looking around for a supplier of CDS. I've been buying my mild steel from Patton's Steel, but unfortunately they do not sell anything but mild and some aluminum. I'm having a tough time finding a good place to buy CDS, but I'm finding DOM is much more common.

1. should I just use DOM? It seems to be the choice of most buggies anyhow...
2. Does anyone have a good source for DOM tubing in the greater LA region?

Thanks

[plkracer]

DOM and CDS are the same thing, they are just called different at different places. Drawn over madrel, and cold drawn steel.

[malder]

I suspected that was the case. Nothing came up in my searching. I was looking for something that said CDS/DOM...

Thanks for the info.

[bdkw1]

Summit steel has about the best prices. Have also gotten some good deals from Cal-Mesa.

[Rorty]

DOM has a seam and CDS doesn't, but apart from the price they're much the same. CDS can be very expensive.

[r6eric]

you could try patton steel

[malder]

Patton is where I've been shopping. They don't carry anything other than plain ole steel. No DOM, CDS or chromo.

Thanks for the replies.

Rorty- will DOM work just the same?

[r6eric]

if you live close to riverside there is a place *called k@h metals (1-951-683-3787) u could try them

[flyerrider]

I got the best quote out of Tube Service. *I think I got my 1.25" .120 DOM for $2.32 a foot

9351 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, California 90670
(562) 695-0467

[standfast]

I just ordered mine from online metals. *onlinemetals.com *Good service from them. *They have a good variety of stuff. Usually get my stuff within a week. *All my local suppliers want way too much for DOM.