1/2 Brass pipe for plumbing is very common. Home Depot, Lowes and any
plumbing supply house should carry plenty of Brass pipe & fittings.
Try he
http://www.clawfootsupply.com/product400
or
my local Salt Lake City favorite:
http://www.m-onespecialties.com/
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