Were I buy all my metal for my projects in Chicago

jdolecki

http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/

You can walk right in and pick out what you want weight
weight it yourself.

6061 for 3 dollars a pound for shapes
plate is a little more

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)

What a handy resource! I used to be able to buy metal shapes and bars across the counter from my local machine shop. But that was before they got smart about inventory control. Boeing Surplus was another good source, but they're no longer. That leaves Metal Shorts (a name that still tickles my juvenile sense of humor ).

-Phil

Addendum: From poking around on the MSC website, I see that they have two outlets near Seattle. This is great! And their prices are reasonable, too.

idbruce

jdolecki

Thank you very much!

I live about 30 miles out of Chi-Town, and I always need some type of metal profile or another, however I was unable to find a local resource, so I always ordered online, which required a shipping fee and waiting period. I must say that I have literally thousands of links, but that is now my all time favorite link. Thank you for sharing it.

Bruce

Ron Czapala

Great!
There is supposed to be a location within 3 miles of my house. I'll have to check it out...

jdolecki

This is the one in Villa Park

davejames

jdolecki wrote: »

http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/

Well, I'll be...there's one in Santa Clara, about 10 miles away. I'll check it out on my next Halted run.

Thanks!

idbruce

@Ron Czapala

Great!
There is supposed to be a location within 3 miles of my house. I'll have to check it out...

Lucky you

Wish I could say that