Aluminum Sources

Discussion in 'Materials' started by DHN, Dec 20, 2002.

  1. DHN
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    DHN New Member

    I am getting ready to build an aluminum sail boat. Does anyone have pointers on a GOOD and CHEAP aluminum supplier?

    Thanks

    Dustin
     
    DHN, Dec 20, 2002
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  2. Lew Morris
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    Lew Morris Industrial Designer

    Dustin,

    here's the industrial world's best reference source:

    www.thomasregister.com

    it's good for ANYTHING that is manufactured under the sun, and companies are listed by state.

    in your case, search for aluminum; then narrow the search down to sheet, or plate, or extrusion, or cast, or forgings, or....

    define "good".

    and define "cheap".

    the terms are usually relative.
     
    Lew Morris, Jan 16, 2003
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  3. Lew Morris
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    for example...

    aluminum; plate; oklahoma

    Albright Steel & Wire Co.
    P.O. Box 25951
    Oklahoma City, OK 73125
    USA
    Tel: 405-232-7526
    Fax: 405-232-7529
     
    Lew Morris, Jan 16, 2003
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