Wicks Aircraft 4130 from China

Supermotive

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I am preparing to build an airframe. Is anyone familiar with the Chinese sourced 4130 that Wicks sells? Any feedback on quality from personal experience?
 
My advice is to avoid all Chinese steel. All of it. Across the board, no matter who distributes it. And especially for aircraft.
 
I was wondering how you knew it was Chinese, but kudos to Wick's for putting it right there that it is.
They say that they have American & German steel, too.
I agree that Chinese steel would concern me and I don't know how you would tell it apart w/o structural testing.
Aircraft Spruce ?
 
Thanks guys. I know wag aero sells tube kits for aircrafts. They claim to be American 4130N. I plan on building a tractor AutoGyro with side by side seating. I want the fuselage to be very light and streamlined. Safety is a big thing to me.
 
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