Check this place out for raw materials...
http://www.mcmaster.com/
If you`re turning the body lure on a lathe, you might want to consider another material other than tubing. I`ve used Cutting board material and cut it down to make hand pucks for brakes while downhill skateboarding. You could easily cut it into square rods and then mill it round.
Another option...
Here is a sample of hollow plastic rods..
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Shape Tubes
Tube Type
Round
Square
Rectangular
Length
3" | 6" | 12" | 18" | 21" | 24" | 26" | 36" | 39" | 40" | 42" | 48" | 5' | 6' | 8' | 10' | Cut-to-Length
Material — Material comparison chart
Acetal: These rigid materials have a slippery surface and withstand wear well. Common applications include valve components, gears, and bearings. Sample sheets are available.
Includes: Delrin
Acetal Copolymer
Acrylic: Use this material for sign and window applications. Has a smooth surface and can be used indoors or outdoors unless noted.
Includes: Extruded acrylic
Cast acrylic
Acrylic/PVC (Kydex T)
Carbon Fiber: A laminated composite of woven-glass fabric, carbon graphite fibers, and epoxy. Common applications for this material include use in structural applications.
Cellulose: Has good optical clarity and impact resistance. Common uses include shipping tubes, printing applications, and transparent overlays.
Includes: Acetate
Butyrate
Fiberglass: These materials have good tensile strength and good impact strength. Standard fiberglass is used for a wide variety of lightweight structural applications like handrails and platforms. Electrical grade fiberglass is excellent for electrical enclosures, electrical switch gears, transformers, and barriers.
Fluoropolymers: These materials are tough yet easy to machine. Fluoropolymers generally offer good weather resistance. Uses include wear strips, wire coatings, valves, and liners.
Includes: Teflon® PTFE
PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)
ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene)
PFA (perfluoroalkoxy fluorocarbon)
CTFE (chlorotrifluoroethylene)
PVDF (Kynar)
ECTFE (Halar)
FEP (fluorinated ethylene-propylene)
Rulon®
Garolite: Choose from a multitude of grades to meet your particular application. Commonly called industrial laminates, phenolics, or thermosets, garolite plastics are lightweight compared to metals. Common applications include templates, tabletops, wear pads, and slides.
Nylon: For use in general purpose wear applications. This material has good tensile strength unless noted.
Includes: Nylon 6/6
Cast Nylon 6
Nylon 6/12
Kevlar/Nylon (Hydlar Z)
PEEK: Comparable to Vitrex, PEEK (polyetheretherketone) maintains its shape and offers greater tensile strength in a wider temperature range than PTFE.
Includes: Carbon-Filled PEEK
Glass-Filled PEEK
Polycarbonate: Has excellent clarity and impact strength over a wide temperature range. Can be used indoors and outdoors. Rated for flammability.
Includes: Abrasion-Resistant Polycarbonate
Static Dissipative Polycarbonate
Bullet-Resistant Polycarbonate
Glass-Filled Polycarbonate
Polyester: This material offers dimensional stability and good resistance to wear and chemicals.
Includes: PET (polyester)
PETG
PET film (Mylar)
Polyethylene: This group of plastics, a member of the polyolefin family, encompasses a wide variety of grades with a wide range of properties. Low-density polyethylene is commonly used in shrink wrap applications. High-density is often used in pipe, shipping pallets and truck bed liners.
Includes: LDPE (low density polyethylene)
UHMW (ultra high molecular weight)
HDPE (high density polyethylene)
VHMW (very high molecular weight)
PVC: With its good chemical and corrosion resistance, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is the most widely used vinyl. It's often used for corrosion-resistant tanks, ducts, and fittings.
Includes: Type I
Type II
CPVC
Expanded Rigid PVC
Color: Many plastic colors vary depending upon the consistency of batches, the thickness of the piece, and the viewing conditions. Please use these listings as a general guide.
Opaque materials block the passage of light.
Translucent materials allow the passage of light, but not necessarily a clear view of what lies beyond.
Clear materials allow view of what lies beyond without obstruction or haziness.
Opaque
White
Gray
Green
Yellow-Brown-Green
Yellow-Green
Tan
Brown
Brownish-Green
Black
Clear
Clear with No Tint
Operating Temperature
Select the level of low and high temperature resistance that best approximates your need. Before purchasing a product, verify that the Operating Temperature Range is suitable for your application. These selections are meant only as a general guide.
Lowest Temperature
+0° to +60° F
-99° to -1° F
-199° to -100° F
-399° to -300° F
Not Rated
Highest Temperature
+100° to +200° F
+201° to +300° F
+301° to +400° F
+401° to +500° F
Performance Characteristic
High Tensile Strength
Superior ability to resist being torn apart. Generally withstands a pulling force greater than 10,000 psi. High Impact Strength
Greater ability to withstand forceful sudden impact (similar to hammer strike). Generally withstands 5 foot-pounds of energy per inch of thickness under normal conditions. Electrical Insulator
Effectively resists flow of electricity. Commonly used in housing or mounting of electrical components. Generally resists at least 500 volts per .001 in. of thickness. Flame Retardant
Contains additive that significantly reduces or retards tendency to burn.
Weather Resistant
Can be used indoors and outdoors. Generally withstands exposure to ultraviolet light, humidity, temperature, rain, snow, wind, and other elements. Very Low Friction
Allows objects to slide or roll easily, leading to higher efficiency, quieter performance, and less wear. Generally has a friction coefficient no greater than 0.2. Wash-Down Applications
Designed to be washed down regularly. Compliant with one or more of FDA, USDA, NSF, or 3A standards.
Tolerance
Standard: Material is manufactured to a nominal dimension according to commonly accepted tolerances. Example: 1/4" Diameter ±.002".
Ground: Material is ground to closer tolerances to the nominal dimension than standard. Example: 1/4" Diameter ±.001".
Specifications Met
3A Sanitary Standards (3A) Compliant | American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Compliant | Military Specifications (MIL) | National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Compliant | Underwriters Laboratories (UL) | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Compliant | Not Rated
Ill have to try it either with lighter wood, or ill turn some acrylic or pvc, which would be nice. Im going to myrtle beach this weekend so ill try it out.
