Roger Derby wrote:
For thin wall, bend. For rigid, use pipe fittings.

Roger

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Thank you Roger.

I need to avoid bending because I have 7, eight foot long, arches that
need to be made parallel, in place and then, interconnected, which for
my bending skill is a dubious order, but said elbows would eliminate the
bending requirement, but I've had no luck with local suppliers.

Courtney

There are internal plugs that are used for patio furniture and awnings, if
you can find some. Maybe you could have some made up by a local fabricating
shop. (Weld up the gadgets on a jig, then galvanize.) The plugs I've seen
have been plastic or zinc castings that were a press fit, but nothing says
the inside, slip-fit, tube has to be short or tight. Lots of adhesives out
there for the final assembly.

For bending, you'd need a pattern. Overbend slightly, then straighten to
the desired angle while the metal still remembers being straight.

Roger (I figured you were using the inside of the tubing for something.)

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"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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Roger Derby wrote:
For thin wall, bend. For rigid, use pipe fittings.

Thank you Roger.

I need to avoid bending because I have 7, eight foot long, arches that
need to be made parallel, in place and then, interconnected, which for my
bending skill is a dubious order, but said elbows would eliminate the
bending requirement, but I've had no luck with local suppliers.

Courtney