Shackle hangers

[Matthew]

What size pipe/tube is most suitable for making shackle hangers?

Of the sizes that the local steel place carries, it looks like 25nb extra light, or light is the closest.

[jonfromhamilton]

do you mean hackle hangers ?

[Matthew]

The hackles still work with standard shackle mounts, so it's all good.

[Matthew]

On second thoughts I think the outer diameter of 25nb will be too small, possibly chewing through the bush flange.

[gwagensteve]

I've found it difficult to find a suitable tube diameter to work with Sierra bushes. I'd recommend cleaning up the stock hanger tubes and working with that.

Steve.

[jonfromhamilton]

Mat if you need any bushes made I have contacts through my work that might be able to machine them up for you in urethane or a material of your chosing.
may not be the cheapest price idk

[Matthew]

I've found it difficult to find a suitable tube diameter to work with Sierra bushes. I'd recommend cleaning up the stock hanger tubes and working with that.

Steve.

Thanks Steve,

I think schedule 160, 1 1/4nps might be suitable, but I don't know where I would find any. I guess I will have to use the stock tubes.

[Matthew]

Mat if you need any bushes made...

Thanks Jon, but I prefer the idea of using off the shelf bushes.

[Matthew]

All sorted.