New (to me) metal supplier

New (to me) metal supplier

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29 January 2021 at 15:27 #523525
Brian H
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I needed a piece of metal to make the flywheel for my Ford Quadricycle model and went to my favourite metal supplier, as they had 5"dia m.s. steel bar they they would cut off the 1" piece that I needed.

I had an apologetic email back to say that they couldn't supply as their saw was broken.

I had a search around and came up with ;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/steelcitygav?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2754

Who had 120mm dia (just under 4 3/4&quot and would supply a 1" inch slice in EN3.

This would mean even less machining so I ordered it at a very reasonable price incl delivery of just over £13.

I will certainly be using them again and will collect when the present troubles are over as they are about 1/2 an hour away from me.

Brian
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29 January 2021 at 15:27 #30103
Brian H
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29 January 2021 at 15:43 #523534
JasonB
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I've used them a few times and always been happy with what they supply.
30 January 2021 at 14:23 #523697
AdrianR
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I found the details of the https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Distressed-Mild-Steel-Bar-Gun-Metal-Black-1-Meter-1000mm-Lengths-/113780630432?var=&hash=item6060f2a4c1 rather amusing.

"We also supply the same shapes and sizes finished in 'Rusty Red', 'Antique Bronze' & 'Aged Copper' (see images 10,11,12) Please see our other listings. "

Sounds just like the range I have in my workshop
30 January 2021 at 17:36 #523753
Bo’sun
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Another vote for these guys.
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