patooyee Well-Known Member Joined Sep 27, 2008 Messages 5,692 Reaction score 0 Dec 15, 2014 #1 Stuff like 5" aluminum round and steel. Stuff that buying an entire stick would be both unaffordable and useless. I've used speedy metals in the past but their prices aren't great.
Stuff like 5" aluminum round and steel. Stuff that buying an entire stick would be both unaffordable and useless. I've used speedy metals in the past but their prices aren't great.
sledneck Well-Known Member Joined Mar 22, 2008 Messages 949 Reaction score 9 Location Erie PA Dec 15, 2014 #2 Go to your local supplier and ask if they have drops for sale. I know the places up here always sell there unused pieces cheap.
Go to your local supplier and ask if they have drops for sale. I know the places up here always sell there unused pieces cheap.
L LightBnDr Well-Known Member Joined Apr 26, 2014 Messages 1,620 Reaction score 1 Dec 15, 2014 #3 We have a few aluminum fabrication plants. They have drops and scraps from large jobs. If you ask nicely and your needs are reasonable, they are very helpful and save ya some dough
We have a few aluminum fabrication plants. They have drops and scraps from large jobs. If you ask nicely and your needs are reasonable, they are very helpful and save ya some dough
T Toddy Well-Known Member Joined Aug 7, 2008 Messages 685 Reaction score 1 Location Knoxville, Tn Dec 15, 2014 #4 Machine shops. They usually buy a whole stick of material even if they need just a small piece.
