Where to find SS or Alum tubing or pipe OD = 1.0" ± .010" ?

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Hey, all,I'm trying to make a spotting scope stand, and the scope-adjusting mechanism through which the vertical tube passes has a critical dimension (the vertical tube that passes through it cannot be larger than about 1.020" diameter).I've searched around ebay and elsewhere, but most of the pipe and tubing I find does not have an OD of 1.00" ± .010". Most of it is too big.Can anyone tell me where to find this? I know it must be available, because the SS vertical tube on the commercial stands I've seen (which are WAY too expensive) are all almost exactly 1.00" diameter, and I know darn well nobody is turning it on a lathe to get it right!TIA.
Reply:McMaster will sell you a piece of 1" Tube a foot long for $15, OD tolerance says +/- .005"http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-st...tubing/=txmwq3Experience is something you get right after you need it
Reply:You Leave me stumped ,I always check Ebay for small quanities of metal , Is the size you are looking for metric?
Reply:We have a piece in the stock rack that is DOM Aluminum ...1.003 ID with a .250 wall....Journal sleeve material......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Look at sanitary piping. 304 SS it's .065" wall. I'll try to pull a tape on some at work tomorrow.
Reply:Stock number T4R1065https://www.metalsdepot.com/products...cc=%20&aident=Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Has any one ever purchased from Metal Depot ,on line sales ? They have ss tube 1" dia  depending on wall thickness and length from $6 a foot up  and they have a price list and freight caculator.
Reply:Also.. http://www.speedymetals.com/c-8276-r...px?thickness=1Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Thanks for all the replies. I think I may have found a source -- Metals Depot. I spoke to the gal there and she said the tolerance on the 1" OD tubing would be +/- .003" up to .015"I think that may work.I appreciate the help.