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Aluminum - Hard to Find
Aug 25, 2015 12:19:36 #
Yes, I know that sounds like a ridiculous title, but try to find 1/8" thick aluminum 4" X 4" or 4" X 8". Online got me nothing, so I'm trying a big surplus place in town tomorrow - or maybe later today. I found plans for a time lapse camera rotator, and I have everything (on order) but the top and bottom plates - the main body. Since drilling, tapping, and countersinking are involved, I can't substitute wood or plastic. I'm going to feel mighty foolish with $100 worth of parts and no way to mount them.
Aug 25, 2015 12:28:32 #
JAW
Loc: LA
Sounds like you got the cart before the horse syndrome. I know what your saying, I've done it myself. You plan on doing something and you get ahead of yourself so to speak.
Aug 25, 2015 12:37:22 #
I buy stock metal at Grainger's.
http://www.grainger.com/category/aluminum-blanks-flats-bars-plates-and-sheet-stock/aluminum/raw-materials/ecatalog/N-c0eZ1z0ntws
http://www.grainger.com/category/aluminum-blanks-flats-bars-plates-and-sheet-stock/aluminum/raw-materials/ecatalog/N-c0eZ1z0ntws
Aug 25, 2015 12:38:51 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, I know that sounds like a ridiculous title, b... (show quote)
Maybe you could mount 2 -2in. pieces together ?? You can get 2X1/8 bar stock at Lowes or some Ace Hdw. I have a sheet metal shop in town where I get all my odd-ball size stuff cut to order .....
Aug 25, 2015 12:39:21 #
Aug 25, 2015 12:43:25 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, I know that sounds like a ridiculous title, b... (show quote)
Is this what you are looking for, Jerry. It also comes in thicker stock. http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=8027&step=4&showunits=inches&id=748&top_cat=60
Aug 25, 2015 13:10:07 #
Have you tried the Yellow Pages under metal suppliers?
And sometimes scrap yards will sell you odds and ends for the weight alone.
My problem is I like thicker stock, and Lowe's or Home Depot just don't believe anything thicker than 1/8" exists. :hunf:
And sometimes scrap yards will sell you odds and ends for the weight alone.
My problem is I like thicker stock, and Lowe's or Home Depot just don't believe anything thicker than 1/8" exists. :hunf:
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Aug 25, 2015 13:25:15 #
SonnyE wrote:
Have you tried the Yellow Pages under metal suppliers?
And sometimes scrap yards will sell you odds and ends for the weight alone.
My problem is I like thicker stock, and Lowe's or Home Depot just don't believe anything thicker than 1/8" exists. :hunf:
And sometimes scrap yards will sell you odds and ends for the weight alone.
My problem is I like thicker stock, and Lowe's or Home Depot just don't believe anything thicker than 1/8" exists. :hunf:
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Aug 25, 2015 13:28:48 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, I know that sounds like a ridiculous title, b... (show quote)
Try online metals.com
Aug 25, 2015 13:46:24 #
boberic wrote:
Try online metals.com
Already posted the link in a previous reply.
Aug 25, 2015 14:02:22 #
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Aug 25, 2015 15:19:01 #
I work in a machine shop. Go online and find metal supply companies in your area. Some people have already mentioned Grainger. They are a huge supply company. When you get aluminum try to get 6061 or 7075 aluminum. Aluminum such as 2024 and 5052 is soft and gummy. It can stick to and gum up your drill bits. If you need a stronger threads you can install stainless steel helicoil inserts. Helicoils require a special tool to install.
Aug 25, 2015 15:37:44 #
NormanHarley wrote:
Here are some ebay stock aluminum sheets.
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/1-8-aluminum-sheet
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/1-8-aluminum-sheet
Thanks for that. All the 1/8" I found yesterday was marked "Unavailable."
I found a 5" x 12" piece at the surplus shop - $4.00.
Aug 25, 2015 15:38:33 #
CO wrote:
I work in a machine shop. Go online and find metal supply companies in your area.
Thanks. I found three locally, but the surplus shop had what I needed.
Aug 25, 2015 15:39:25 #
boberic wrote:
Try online metals.com
Thanks. I'll make a note of that.
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