Tubing supplier for pnumatic shutters

[Jay Decker]

Found a supplier with a product that meets my needs, has good pricing for small quantities with reasonable shipping, and is responsive and good to deal with. They have a website: http://4fishin.com/surgical_tubing.htm. I have no connection or interest in the company - I just buy tubing from them. For the Packard shutters in my 8x10 Kodak 2D's and Century studio camera, I order black latex tubing that is 3/16" ID x 1/16" wall thickness in 10' lengths (Item No. ST-316-10 at 4fishin.com).

[Leigh]

Some other potential suppliers:

McMaster-Carr Supply Co at www.mcmaster.com - huge selection of tubing

Small Parts Co at www.smallparts.com

- Leigh

[Steven Tribe]

They need a $50 minimum order for shipping internationally, unfortunately. This is the first link in OP's note.

[Leigh]

McMaster-Carr has no minimum order and no handling charge.

Great folks to deal with.

- Leigh

[David Aimone]

My local hardware store has a great selection.

[Jon Wilson]

I usually purchase fuel line hose from the local auto parts store. Although there is a theory with merit that you should use surgical tubing or similar tubing which will have minimal vibrations transmitted to the shutter as compared to fuel line tubing.

Jon

[Jay Decker]

My local hardware store has a great selection.

Good for you, David! I wish that my hardware store did...

[David Aimone]

Have you tried a pharmacy that supplies the local hospital?

[Harold_4074]

Try your local lawnmower repair shop for fuel line tubing. I found some that is nearly identical to that supplied with new Packard shutters.