On 29/03/18 15:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Made some speaker stands using Speedfit push together square steel tubing
some 4 years ago. Materials cost 115.50 plus VAT.

Just re-ordered the same to make another pair. 133.90. So about a 15%
increase. Carriage costs exactly the same.

Thought the world was awash with steel?


Have searched for "Speedfit push together square steel tubing" but only
get hits for plumbing stuff.
Do you have a link?

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On 29/03/18 15:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Made some speaker stands using Speedfit push together square steel tubing
some 4 years ago. Materials cost 115.50 plus VAT.

Just re-ordered the same to make another pair. 133.90. So about a 15%
increase. Carriage costs exactly the same.

Thought the world was awash with steel?


Have searched for "Speedfit push together square steel tubing" but only
get hits for plumbing stuff.
Do you have a link?

Try searching for Speed frame rather than fit:

Is this what you are looking for?

http://www.richardsonsuk.co.uk/25mm-...ube-system/p47

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On 29/03/18 19:41, Terry Casey wrote:
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lid says...

On 29/03/18 15:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Made some speaker stands using Speedfit push together square steel tubing
some 4 years ago. Materials cost 115.50 plus VAT.

Just re-ordered the same to make another pair. 133.90. So about a 15%
increase. Carriage costs exactly the same.

Thought the world was awash with steel?


Have searched for "Speedfit push together square steel tubing" but only
get hits for plumbing stuff.
Do you have a link?

Try searching for Speed frame rather than fit:

Is this what you are looking for?

http://www.richardsonsuk.co.uk/25mm-...ube-system/p47


That seems to be similar to what the OP was talking about.
Thanks.

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Terry Casey wrote:
Have searched for "Speedfit push together square steel tubing" but only
get hits for plumbing stuff.
Do you have a link?

Try searching for Speed frame rather than fit:

Is this what you are looking for?

http://www.richardsonsuk.co.uk/25mm-...ube-system/p47

Yup - sorry, brain fart.

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lid says...


Have searched for "Speedfit push together square steel tubing" but only
get hits for plumbing stuff.
Do you have a link?

Ah, this is Speedframe by name, one word instead of two!Might
be interesting to compare the two?

http://www.dexionstore.co.uk/dexion-...e-c-3234_3219_
564.html

or https://tinyurl.com/speedframe

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!Might be interesting to compare the two?


Oh wow!

Dexion Speedframe: £272.78 inc VAT for a pack of 8 x 3.05m of
tube, so a whopping £34.10 each!

Richardsons: 3m lengths, sold singly at £10.20 each including
VAT.

I think I know which one I'd go for!

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On 29/03/18 21:49, Terry Casey wrote:
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september.org, lid says...
!Might be interesting to compare the two?


Oh wow!

Dexion Speedframe: £272.78 inc VAT for a pack of 8 x 3.05m of
tube, so a whopping £34.10 each!

Richardsons: 3m lengths, sold singly at £10.20 each including
VAT.

I think I know which one I'd go for!


That's what I was thinking. When I looked at your first link I couldn't
see how the OP was getting the £134 for just some speaker stands.

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Richard wrote:
On 29/03/18 21:49, Terry Casey wrote:
In article -
september.org, lid says...
!Might be interesting to compare the two?


Oh wow!

Dexion Speedframe: £272.78 inc VAT for a pack of 8 x 3.05m of
tube, so a whopping £34.10 each!

Richardsons: 3m lengths, sold singly at £10.20 each including
VAT.

I think I know which one I'd go for!


That's what I was thinking. When I looked at your first link I couldn't
see how the OP was getting the £134 for just some speaker stands.

For a start, you don't know the size of the speakers. The stands also
include a mounting for the power amp for the speaker.

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On 30/03/18 10:17, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Richard wrote:
On 29/03/18 21:49, Terry Casey wrote:
In article -
september.org, lid says...
!Might be interesting to compare the two?


Oh wow!

Dexion Speedframe: £272.78 inc VAT for a pack of 8 x 3.05m of
tube, so a whopping £34.10 each!

Richardsons: 3m lengths, sold singly at £10.20 each including
VAT.

I think I know which one I'd go for!


That's what I was thinking. When I looked at your first link I couldn't
see how the OP was getting the £134 for just some speaker stands.

For a start, you don't know the size of the speakers. The stands also
include a mounting for the power amp for the speaker.


OK. I don't because psychic v1.0 not installed. Enlighten me and then
provide cost difference between the two sources.
Always willing to learn.

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Richard wrote:
On 30/03/18 10:17, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Richard wrote:
On 29/03/18 21:49, Terry Casey wrote:
In article -
september.org, lid says...
!Might be interesting to compare the two?


Oh wow!

Dexion Speedframe: £272.78 inc VAT for a pack of 8 x 3.05m of
tube, so a whopping £34.10 each!

Richardsons: 3m lengths, sold singly at £10.20 each including
VAT.

I think I know which one I'd go for!


That's what I was thinking. When I looked at your first link I couldn't
see how the OP was getting the £134 for just some speaker stands.

For a start, you don't know the size of the speakers. The stands also
include a mounting for the power amp for the speaker.


OK. I don't because psychic v1.0 not installed. Enlighten me and then
provide cost difference between the two sources.
Always willing to learn.

It's Richardsons I'm using. I just used the name Speedframe (but got it
wrong) as the generic for a push together system.

I did at one time buy the Dexion version from a local place which gave a
big discount. But they have close down or moved. Dexion (at one time) did
a 3/4" version which looks better with smaller speakers. Was available in
satin chrome too.

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Richard wrote:
For a start, you don't know the size of the speakers. The stands also
include a mounting for the power amp for the speaker.


OK. I don't because psychic v1.0 not installed. Enlighten me and then
provide cost difference between the two sources.
Always willing to learn.

Well, if you want a copy of the order, here it is. If you want to work out
the most expensive way of building them. ;-)

Code Name Details Qty Price
TZ3WF 25mm Square Tube System
3 Way Flat Joint Black 16 £56.00
(16 x £3.50)
TZAFS 25mm Square Tube System
Adjustable Feet PACK 4 2 £10.40
(2 x £5.20)
TZ3TB 25mm Square Tube System
3m Length Black Steel Square Tube Black 3 £25.50
(3 x £8.50)
TZ2W 25mm Square Tube System
2 Way Joint Black 4 £12.00
(4 x £3.00)
TZSF/BA 25mm Square Tube System
2m Length Aluminium Single Finned Square Tube Black 1 £16.00
(1 x £16.00)
TZ3W 25mm Square Tube System
3 Way Joint Black 4 £14.00
(4 x £3.50)
Items Total: £133.90
Delivery Total: £8.50
VAT Total: £28.48
Total: £170.88

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On 29/03/2018 19:09, Richard wrote:
On 29/03/18 15:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Made some speaker stands using Speedfit push together square steel tubing
some 4 years ago. Materials cost 115.50 plus VAT.

Just re-ordered the same to make another pair. 133.90. So about a 15%
increase. Carriage costs exactly the same.

Thought the world was awash with steel?


Have searched for "Speedfit push together square steel tubing" but only
get hits for plumbing stuff.
Do you have a link?

PS The owner of Speedfit, John Guest died in 2010 having started the
company many moons ago and his sons are now selling the business.

I wonder who will buy it ?. Could be a competitor wanting to
remove competition.

On 29/03/18 21:03, Andrew wrote:
On 29/03/2018 19:09, Richard wrote:
On 29/03/18 15:29, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Made some speaker stands using Speedfit push together square steel
tubing
some 4 years ago. Materials cost 115.50 plus VAT.

Just re-ordered the same to make another pair. 133.90. So about a 15%
increase. Carriage costs exactly the same.

Thought the world was awash with steel?


Have searched for "Speedfit push together square steel tubing" but
only get hits for plumbing stuff.
Do you have a link?

PS The owner of Speedfit, John Guest died in 2010 having started the
company many moons ago and his sons are now selling the business.

I wonder who will buy it ?. Could be a competitor wanting to
remove competition.

Let's hope it isn't Speedframe. Not only would it be more expensive, but
the whole square peg round hole thing would be a nightmare.