My source says that the shortage is only for flat plate, not tubing.
Charlie Vogelsong (who Aircraft Spruce and the others buy their 4130
from) is apparently on top of the situation and expects it to be
resolved within a few months.

On 30 Nov 2003 12:57 PM, sean trost posted the following:
doubt that seriously
They may have said that, dont know, wasnt there.
There supplier may have went out of biz. but 4130 tube is used in lots
of bicycles etc.
Try here
www.shapirosupply.com/

Mr Nobody wrote:
Aircraft Spruce said that the only supplier of chrome moly just went
out of business. There may be a new company coming on line early in
2004. But right now the prices are skyrocketing and availability is
dropping. It is likely that even with a new company making it the
prices will be higher. There's gotta be a market for this stuff
besides airplanes. Like race cars and stuff. Glad I left the wood
parts to do last on my plane. MS


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