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Rob Sigafoos -
Thursday, April 2, 2009 - 3:27pm
Does anyone know where I can get 1/8" x 7/8" hot rolled (preferably) or cold rolled flat steel somewhere in the Mid-Atlantic? My usual suppliers don't have it, tried Durret-Shephard, no luck. I'm in this project where I need a bunch and can't use other sizes. I just had a local guy shear me some, but that was too many $$$.  I'm using the 1/8 x 7/8 for
Rob Sigafoos -
Thursday, April 2, 2009 - 4:07pm
I'm using the 1/8 x 7/8 for the bridle strap for these candle holders I'm making for an upcoming show. This is the only size that fits these buclkes I have. Got any ideas? » reply I'm using the 1/8 x 7/8 for
Rob Sigafoos -
Thursday, April 2, 2009 - 4:11pm
I'm using the 1/8 x 7/8 for the bridle strap for these candle holders I'm making for an upcoming show. this is the only size that fits in the buckles I have and looks proportional to the bits I'm making. » reply Jim - See the image of the
Rob Sigafoos -
Thursday, April 2, 2009 - 4:13pm
Jim - » reply  Hi Rob, first of all, would
eligius1427 -
Thursday, April 2, 2009 - 4:52pm
Hi Rob, first of all, would it be possible to have your supplier shear 7/8" wide strips in 11ga or 12 ga material? Might have to clean up the edge a little, but they should be able to do it fairly accurately. That being said, Central Steel and Wire has 1/8"x7/8" flats in both hot and cold rolled steel. The great thing is that if your along their shipping routes, shipping is worked into the price and it's very economical. The have sites in Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Greensboro, and Milwaukee. Contact email is csw@centralsteel.com. They've always been very helpful and friendly and didn't mind dealing with me on a fairly small scale. If they don't ship regularly to your town, be sure to ask where the closest is, might only be an hour away or so. Hope this helps. Jake Jake Balcom » reply  checked out the picture nice
Jim Cotter -
Thursday, April 2, 2009 - 4:57pm
checked out the picture nice design the answer is just to keep looking for a better deal on the shear option...or buy a shear from another of those fab co's going bankrupt, seems like every other week I get a flyer in the mail about auctions of metalworking equipment » reply  It's night time and I just
Gerald Boggs -
Thursday, April 2, 2009 - 6:47pm
It's night time and I just read the post. I looked at BMG's catalog and they list 1/8 by 7/8 cold rolled. I'll call in the morning and ask if it's still available. Gerald Boggs » reply Bmg Metals has over two
Gerald Boggs -
Friday, April 3, 2009 - 8:07am
Bmg Metals has over two hundred pieces of 1/8 by 7/8 colled rolled. Number is 1.800.552.1510 Gerald Boggs » reply |
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