Want to build a new T-Top for my 23' Dusky

[scott8733]

Anyone have any plans or information on building aluminum tops? I would like to know what gauge, type of tubing to use and a supplier. Also, I would like to purchase or build a simple tubing bender for this project. I have a new tig welder but have not welded aluminum YET!

 

[torabuff]

Re: Want to build a new T-Top for my 23' Dusky

Having bent a boatload of tubing (steel) <br />I really haven't found a cheap bender that will make a nice smooth bend. hydraulic pipebenders<br />just don't cut it. I have around 800 in my bender <br />but I know you can find em cheaper. might wanna try someone with a 4x4 or race car shop that <br />makes roll cages. they use the correct benders and probably have dies for the size tubing you'll be using.