Wanted Black 8020 Cuttings (UK)

[Mr Latte]

Seeking some cuttings to help make a testbed for comparing different tactile and isolators. What is the most commonly used size profiles for rigs like Simlabs. use?

Can anyone help?
UK or Ireland to reduce postage.

 

[m288a]

Depends really on where on the frame you want to simulate adding them.

Some elements are 20/20 for instance the seat mount is typically a 20/20 attached to an 80/20.

 

[LeeHetherington]

Doubt there is any 2020. Smallest on P1 or GT1 Evo is 40x40, not counting accessories . P1 has 40x120 and 40x160 for uprights and base. GT1 largest is 40x80.

 

[Alex Townsend]

My rig I used 4040 for seat and steering supports, 4080 for the uprights, sides of the frame and internals that hold it all together.

I read that 4040 and 4080 since they are thicker are less likely to bend or flex so that's why I used that for my rig.

 

[m288a]

Depends really on where on the frame you want to simulate adding them.

Some elements are 20/20 for instance the seat mount is typically a 20/20 attached to an 80/20.

Having read the above I may be wrong. I'm using a P1-X

 

[BrightCandle]

The simlab GT1 is mostly 80x40 and then 40x40 for the seat holders. I have seen some DIY rigs that use 20x20 for the frame and other elements on this forum but I think most where designed before the current crop of commercial rigs.

 

[Mr Latte]

Guys I wasnt sure on the sizes/numbers.

Just looking to use something similar to what Simlabs use or if anyone even knows of somewhere that offers a cuit to size service for alu profile.

 

[Eddie Fantastic]

Not used them personally but I've heard good things about these guys...

Motedis-Your webshop for aluminium profiles and Fasteners in the UK

Your Online Shop for aluminium profile and accessories such as T-nuts,hammer nuts,sliding blocks,leveling feet and profile connectors. We offer aluminium profiles in the industry standard.

www.motedis.co.uk

As stated above, SImlabs uses 80x40 for the main structure on their cheaper rigs and 160x40 for their premium offerings.

Personally, I built my own using 8040. Wasn't sure of the sizes I'd need and knew I'd be adding more bits later so bought a cheap mitre saw...

Evolution 1200W 240V 210mm Corded Compound mitre saw R210CMS | DIY at B&Q

This compound mitre saw is ideal for cutting steel, wood, aluminium and plastic.

www.diy.com

...which cuts through the 8040 easy enough.

 

[Lucan07]

Any 10inch wood chop saw with carbide blade will cut 40/40 40/80 like butter

 

[James Burton]

Raceanywhere do sections of black profile.

 

[Leck3000]

I just received a delivery from KJN - https://www.aluminium-profile.co.uk/

Very helpful and cheaper than Raceanywhere in my comparison