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Mess Deck: General Section => Tugs and Towing => Topic started by: irishcarguy on September 14, 2011, 07:16:20 am

Title: where to purchase QUALITY METALS.
Post by: irishcarguy on September 14, 2011, 07:16:20 am

I am new to the hobby of model boating, & though I have a background in automotive work we generally do not have a lot of contact with purchasing metals, hence the question about where & what to buy. I can see on the Forum that some of you have vast experience of such subjects. PS= all this is a steep learning curve & even harder for an oldie like me.( I have lately recovered from a stroke ) Mick B.

Title: Re: where to purchase QUALITY METALS.
Post by: ZZ56 on September 17, 2011, 05:38:56 pm

What kind of metals are you looking to purchase and in what quantity?

Most of the brass and aluminum you see other modelers using comes from K&S Metals, who seem to have a display in every hobby store.  Lee Valley Tools sell large brass 'blanks' that are surplus or mistakes from their tool-knob turning factory, but they only offer this directly from their stores. 

Title: Re: where to purchase QUALITY METALS.
Post by: irishcarguy on September 18, 2011, 09:11:59 am

Thank you zz56. I am looking for Most metals but particularly brass,brass tubing, stainless steel, etc. I just bought a lathe so will need bar stock in brass ,steel & aluminium. I never thought of Lee Valley, there is a store here in the city. Thanks to you they will be receiving a visit. I bought some K&S brass but found it was poor quality, which put me off buying anymore of their stuff. This led to the forum question, I guessed there were folks like you that had some experience with buying metal, so thank you very much.  Mick B.

Title: Re: where to purchase QUALITY METALS.
Post by: treeboa on September 18, 2011, 10:31:38 am

if by poor quality you mean hard, just anneal the stuff

Title: Re: where to purchase QUALITY METALS.
Post by: irishcarguy on September 18, 2011, 08:12:25 pm

Thanks treeboa, I will give it a try, Mick B.

Title: Re: where to purchase QUALITY METALS.
Post by: oldflyer2 on December 29, 2011, 12:58:52 pm

Hi Mick,

In Calgary, give these folks a try. I used to use them when I lived out there.   http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/msc-storefinder.aspx?map=CA

They had a good supply and decent prices.

Cheers

Tom

Title: Re: where to purchase QUALITY METALS.
Post by: irishcarguy on January 23, 2012, 08:04:26 pm

Thanks Tom, I bought some metal there, they were very helpful & will cut it any size you want. This forum is really great, I find if there is not an answer on here it probably don't exist. Mick B.

Title: Re: where to purchase QUALITY METALS.
Post by: oldflyer2 on January 23, 2012, 08:18:22 pm

Only thing I haven't found a link to yet is a free supply of $1000.00 bills :}

Cheers,

Tom