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Lurker ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: 16-February 04 From: Dallas, Tx Member No.: 1,661 ![]() |
Anybody know a place to get some 20g sheet metal in the Dallas area?
I don't need much maybe 2'x2' Thank You, --- bill |
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You don't want to know... really..... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,515 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 ![]() |
Google is your friend.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
Not always easy. I too am having trouble finding non galvanized sheet metal. My local hardware stores only have 22 Ga. Today I will try Ryerson. I hope they will sell small quanities. Ryerson is a large steel supplier.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 243 Joined: 8-July 04 From: Columbia, MD Member No.: 2,325 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
I've bought several pieces of steel, tubing, etc from this company. Good service, easy ordering, delivery to your door:
https://www.metalsdepot.com/index.phtml Jeff |
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I like big butts and I can not lie! ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,622 Joined: 9-February 03 From: Booowieeee MD (near DC) Member No.: 275 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
lowes or home depot worked for me
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Insert favorite Don Rickles joke here. ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 690 Joined: 30-May 06 From: McKinney, Texas Member No.: 6,107 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
Looks like metalsdepot.com was the best solution here. I didn't check on shipping. I asked a local steel broker here and received a quote of 395.00 for a 4 x 8 ft sheet. He insisted the quote is correct. Metalsdepot is about 70.00. I found a local guy that gave me enough for now. Lots of 22 and 16 ga. can be found but no 20 ga.
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Its alive ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,848 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
This is terrible, but I always look for scrap sheet at my local dump. I've gotten some really nice sheets of metal there for free. The biggest was about 3x6 feet, and it was folded twice, but its no big deal to fix that little stuff when you are saving the much money (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Terry ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 197 Joined: 18-January 06 From: Duncanville,TX Member No.: 5,431 ![]() |
here is where I bought mine
Metal Supermarket |
bperry |
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Lurker ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: 16-February 04 From: Dallas, Tx Member No.: 1,661 ![]() |
Thanks for the replies. I'll call the local shops and see how it goes.
Just a few comments on my unsuccessful past attempts to find some 20g sheet. (It seemed like it should be so easy) Lowes/Home Depots around here don't carry 20g. Plenty of 18g and 22g but no 20g. Google isn't too useful in this type of search as it gets WAY too many hits for fabricators. Plus I was looking for actual local experience with a shop that sells 20g sheet. I have called several scrap yards around DFW but none seem to answer their phones or return calls. I'm not sure why they bother to list their phone #s. These were shops/yards recommended by the local welding shops. Anyway, thanks for the input. I'll post a quick followup when I get the metal. --- bill |
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Hi Bill,
I used to be able to buy sheet metal from the local sheet metal fab shop. You might look around for one near you. The called cold rolled "black steel" for some reason. Another useful place for this kind of information is the forum at: www.metalmeet.com You may be a able to find someone near you who has some small pieces available. If you are filling small holes like trim holes of 1/4" or so, you can thicken up the 22 gage by pounding on the edge over a steel surface, or thin out the 18 gage by pounding it flat over a steel surface. John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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1.8 and Proud! ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 583 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 4,904 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
There is a metal place in Wylie, and they seem to have a lot of smaller pieces sitting out front. You might want to give them a call.
Wylie Steel & Supply 2001 N Highway 78 Wylie, TX 75098 (972) 442-2568 |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,163 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() ![]() |
There is a metal place in Wylie, and they seem to have a lot of smaller pieces sitting out front. You might want to give them a call. Wylie Steel & Supply 2001 N Highway 78 Wylie, TX 75098 (972) 442-2568 That is if you are any where near Wylie... That's BFE for me... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 ![]() |
Body shops might be another place to check for small pieces....even wrecked car parts... just strip both sides.
John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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1.8 and Proud! ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 583 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 4,904 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
That is if you are any where near Wylie... That's BFE for me... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) All the cool teeners live in Wylie/Murphy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
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Lurker ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: 16-February 04 From: Dallas, Tx Member No.: 1,661 ![]() |
Well, Finally made it down to Metal Supermarket. Nice little place. Ended up getting 8 sq ft of 20g, 2 sq ft of 16g for my hell hole & firewall project and 8 sq ft 24 gauge galvanized for a magnetic bulletin board project for the wife (she came along to the metal shop). They even cut the metal to size with their HUGE sheer. All this for $15. Not too bad. Thanks for all the help. --- bill |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
Well, Finally made it down to Metal Supermarket. Nice little place. Ended up getting 8 sq ft of 20g, 2 sq ft of 16g for my hell hole & firewall project and 8 sq ft 24 gauge galvanized for a magnetic bulletin board project for the wife (she came along to the metal shop). They even cut the metal to size with their HUGE sheer. All this for $15. Not too bad. Thanks for all the help. --- bill Wow! that is a good price. The piece I got cost me a case of beer and it was only one piece about 3sq ft. Let's see, how many beers per sq inch is that.... |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,163 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() ![]() |
Well, Finally made it down to Metal Supermarket. Nice little place. Ended up getting 8 sq ft of 20g, 2 sq ft of 16g for my hell hole & firewall project and 8 sq ft 24 gauge galvanized for a magnetic bulletin board project for the wife (she came along to the metal shop). They even cut the metal to size with their HUGE sheer. All this for $15. Not too bad. Thanks for all the help. --- bill Bill - Thats great to hear ! - That's a lot closer than Wylie for me!!! I have a dining room table project, and needed a place that has a shear and a brake ! Thanks for letting the local guys know ! Thom |
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Terry ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 197 Joined: 18-January 06 From: Duncanville,TX Member No.: 5,431 ![]() |
Well, Finally made it down to Metal Supermarket. Nice little place. Ended up getting 8 sq ft of 20g, 2 sq ft of 16g for my hell hole & firewall project and 8 sq ft 24 gauge galvanized for a magnetic bulletin board project for the wife (she came along to the metal shop). They even cut the metal to size with their HUGE sheer. All this for $15. Not too bad. Thanks for all the help. --- bill Glad I could help. Those guys were real good to me also. I didn't really know what I wanted. They let me rummage around and gave me discounts on leftovers from full sheets. |
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