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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: Second Chance on March 13, 2014, 05:36:50 PM

Title: Aluminum
Post by: Second Chance on March 13, 2014, 05:36:50 PM

Hey guys, would anyone know of a place I might be able to pick up some 3/16" 6061 plate stock in So. Cal. ?
I only need a small amount, 12"x 12" or 12"x 24" for a couple brackets on the Daytona.

I'm having a very hard time finding any without paying a $150. - $200. minimum.
Thanks for any ideas.

Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on March 13, 2014, 05:38:15 PM

Quote from: wetnreckless on March 13, 2014, 05:36:50 PM

Hey guys, would anyone know of a place I might be able to pick up some 3/16" 6061 plate stock in So. Cal. ?
I only need a small amount, 12"x 12" or 12"x 24" for a couple brackets on the Daytona.

I'm having a very hard time finding any without paying a $150. - $200. minimum.
Thanks for any ideas.

http://www.industrialmetalsupply.com/ (http://www.industrialmetalsupply.com/)

they will cut it to size too.

Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: JacksEliminator on March 13, 2014, 05:41:13 PM

Cal-Time, Huntington Beach
Schoor Metal, Placentia

Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: ka0tyk on March 13, 2014, 05:45:37 PM

http://www.phillipssteel.com/ (http://www.phillipssteel.com/)

they're off of anahiem at the 710.

i bought all my steel there and little tidbits as well. they'll cut it to size as well. if its something you want to be clean give a pad so that you can grind or cut back to final measurement as the cuts will be rough.

Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: Second Chance on March 13, 2014, 05:52:39 PM

Thanks for the leads guys, I really appreciate it.  :thumbup:
River time will be here before I know it.   

Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: 74hondo on March 13, 2014, 06:07:18 PM

If you can wait for shipping I got some on ebay, 3/8 12×12" four pieces for 70 shipped

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Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: 74hondo on March 13, 2014, 06:07:37 PM

3/16 would be cheaper

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Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: Beaveretriever on March 13, 2014, 07:51:12 PM

Shorr metals in anaheim. They are off Kramer and orangethorpe. Near the 57 and 91 freeways

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Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: MorePower on March 13, 2014, 08:12:35 PM

Quote from: Brad @ SCJB on March 13, 2014, 05:38:15 PM

http://www.industrialmetalsupply.com/ (http://www.industrialmetalsupply.com/)

they will cut it to size too.

Vouch for IMS

Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: icecreaman on March 13, 2014, 08:30:15 PM

IMS, you can buy a rem for scrap cost.  I think it's like 2.00 a pound.  The one on Main st/ Riverside ave in Riverside has racks of rems you can choose a piece from.  I buy rems there all the time for my projects, it's a bunch cheaper than ordering to size.  Probably get what you need for 10.00 bucks

Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: Flusher on March 13, 2014, 10:48:22 PM

x2

Minimum band-saw cut at IMS is $10.  Shear and circular-saw (for plate) cuts are more expensive.  Always best to go and look through the Rems (Remnants) first, wherever you go.  Rems are sold by the pound, just make sure that you are grabbing from right area.  For example, if you don’t get a rem marked with blue and green paint, it can be full-price instead of $2.99/lb.

When you go to IMS, make sure that you sign up on their email list, they often run coupon specials.  If you are a student, make sure that you take your student ID with you for a discount.

Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: berkbryan on March 14, 2014, 05:57:51 AM

Kh metal in riverside

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