Stuffing tube confusion

[SmokyMose]

I'm looking for a 1/2" tube to fit my 5# stuffer from Gander Mountain. Is this actually an LEM stuffer? I'm thinking that will work with 16mm collagen. AC Legg's site calls for a 7/16" tube for their 19mm cases, though (???). I'm thinking snack sticks here.
LEM tubes are a 1 9/16 base, but I've seen them at 1 1/2"...
Also what size tube should I use with 2 1/2" collagen?
Any help would be appreciated. Unlike the Mrs., I don't like ordering and returning LOL!
Dan

 

[daveomak]

Tube sizes, from manufacturers, are usually described measuring the inside hole....

This home made tube is 1/2" O. D. and 21mm casing are HUGE on it...   I'm sure 19's would easily fit.....

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• daveomak
• Jan 15, 2016

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• Jan 11, 2016

 

[SmokyMose]

Thanks, Dave. That's an idea! I could cut the ends off the the plastic ones that came with it, bell the end of a ridgid tube and make my own. I know stainless is best, but I wonder if copper would work...

 

[daveomak]

Thanks, Dave. That's an idea! I could cut the ends off the the plastic ones that came with it, bell the end of a ridgid tube and make my own. I know stainless is best, but I wonder if copper would work...

Check this out....

  These tubes are 0.014 wall... very little resistance when stuffing...  they also have Stainless tubing....   I chose brass so I could flare the end...

http://www.grainger.com/product/Tubing-4EEH5?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4EEF9_AS01?$smthumb$

http://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Tubing-3ACV5?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/3ACR6_AS01?$smthumb$