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Post by ltstanfo on Jan 2, 2008 13:49:42 GMT -8
Does anyone still make tank bands for steel 72's?
I've got 4 steel 72's that I would like to make into two sets of twins (I already have manifolds). Is any company making new bands or do I just check ebay until something comes along?
OMS makes a set of "7-inch" bands but I have yet to hear back from them if those bands will work with 6.9 cylinders.
Comments or thoughts?
Thanks,
Ltstanfo
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Post by luis on Jan 2, 2008 14:06:25 GMT -8
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Post by ltstanfo on Jan 2, 2008 14:30:07 GMT -8
Thank you sir!!!! I know where my money is going... :-) Regards, Ltstanfo |
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Post by SeaRat on Jan 2, 2008 17:21:08 GMT -8
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Post by duckbill on Jan 8, 2008 23:25:40 GMT -8
"6.9" could be considered "7" for all intents and purposes. Do you mean "7 1/4"?
"simonbeans' " stainless steel single 72 bands are very heavy and rugged- very well made. I'm sure peanutkings' stainless doubles bands are equally as good. I just hope that someday someone can find a way to make good old hot-dip galvanized steel bands.
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Post by ltstanfo on Jan 10, 2008 8:23:59 GMT -8
"6.9" could be considered "7" for all intents and purposes. Do you mean "7 1/4"? "simonbeans' " stainless steel single 72 bands are very heavy and rugged- very well made. I'm sure peanutkings' stainless doubles bands are equally as good. I just hope that someday someone can find a way to make good old hot-dip galvanized steel bands. Thanks for youre reply duckbill. No, I really did mean 6.9 bands. I know there is little (effective) difference from 7 bands but curiously when I was looking for a set for some tanks, I found that OMS still makes 7 bands. I inquired if their bands would work on steel 72s and they responded that they might but would not commit to it nor did they recommend it. I guess it is a liability thing as well as wanting to sell their own tanks. :-) In any event, my problem is now solved and I am very satisfied. Regards, Ltstanfo |
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Post by duckbill on Jan 10, 2008 12:47:45 GMT -8
O.K. I had never heard of 7" cylinders before. Now, upon checking, I see that OMS, Faber, and Worthington offer a few models in that diameter. One has to wonder, why the odd size?
Glad you got it all worked out to your satisfaction.
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Post by nemrod on Jan 10, 2008 18:51:33 GMT -8
Vic can make bands for steel 72s of whatever diameter needed. I also have two LP Faber 85s and they measure just over 7 inches diameter (7.09 inches sorta) and they are noticeably larger in diameter than a steel 72 and will not work with the same bands I do not think.
Nemrod
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