Tubing size and inserts help!
Hello hoopers! I've been hooping for a few years now but just within the past few months have dipped into actually learning more complicated tricks. I made my first hoop with little to no experience and am looking to gain a little more knowledge to make some lighter hoops for easier learning.
I purchased some 3/4 inch tubing as well as 3/4 inch inserts and that seemed to work fine but I wanted something a little smaller so I tried for 1/2 inch tubing. It seemed too small when I finally got it in and the 1/2 inch inserts are the same size as the OUTSIDE width of the tubing. So, now I'm stuck with inserts and tubing that doesn't match!
Can anyone recommend a small tubing size with appropriate insert sizing to go with it, or direct me to somewhere with a chart? I'm having hard enough time finding home improvement stores that actually carry any supplies and I don't want to order wrong again!
Thanks, I appreciate any feedback on what I'm doing wrong!
Posted Apr 29, 2014, 4:19 PM UTC
what kind of tubing are you using? For most hooops I just use the 3/4 or 1/2 in from hardware store and they sell connectors for each for 30 cents. I have also made Polypro...but had to use an insert for that. the connectors are so easy though. if you're using that black tubing in 1/2...go to any hardware store and they'll sell connectors.
When I say inserts I mean these. There are no stores in my area that sell either the tubing or the inserts. I have 3/4th tubing that i used 3/4 inserts with but that is too large for me, I want something smaller. My problem is the 1/2 inch tubing that I have is too small for the 1/2 inch inserts, and am wondering if I'm not using the right sizes.