Windy, I wish you every success in finding these ally lumps for a good price (and good wishes for your leg problem also…)

Should you happen to get a good offer for some round material 12" / 300 mm in say 40-60 mm thickness, I would be interested, even if the postage would be a bit expensive. But to be honest I did not look around what this would cost locally, as it is not for an immediate project..

I'm in awe what you achieve with your flash steamer!

Kind regards, HansR.

Windy try Aalco in Leeds or Manchester metals. Usual disclaimer.

Bri

aka Metalfast, are who I use for aluminium. They keep part lengths of bar and odd bits of plate in stock. So might be worth a call and asking what they have on the shelf, especially if you're not worried about the odd gouge. From their point of view they can get more than scrap value, and you get less than new price. I bought a largish (600mm square) piece of plate to make my traction engine wheels at an advantagous price because it had a couple of gouges in the surface. When they used to be at Huntingdon I often collected my order, and had a rummage through the scrap bin; can't do that now they've closed the Huntingdon unit.

Andrew