Off the wall question

[mackmack]

I realize this has nothing to do with woodworking or even wood for that matter.

I was hoping to just get your guys common sense take on this one though.

I have clear tubing... 7/16 diameter. It's the clear flexible kind.

It comes coiled up, I need the stuff straight to work with it... any ideas on how I could straighten it up?

I have tried stringing it up over night tightly but it still has a curve to it.

Thanks for any help.

[TheRic]

Get it warm then lay it in a straight line. Might want to try putting it in an oven, very low setting!!!

[Stormbringer]

Don't know where your located, but if you still have warm days, leave it in the sun to make it more pliable. I use it on my aquariums. Don't know how long you need it straight for but you could put it in the dryer for 5 minutes to make it workable.

Or (don't know how long a piece we're talking) stick a slightly undersized dowel in it for a few days.

Good luck
Greg

EDIT: Again with TheRic beating me to the punch. This guy is quick on the keys