sheet aluminum..where to get locally?

[ruffryder]

Anyone know of anyplace on the eastside, bellevue to north bend that sells aluminum sheet? Not looking for anything special, just 6061, t whatever... A place that has a break would be nice too, so I don't have to cut it with my knife...

Let me know peeps! Thanks

 

[JETJOHNSO]

White siding on enclosed trailer

Hey Dan here at Jet chev, I probably have a sheet or 2 of the siding that comes on enclosed triton trailers, not sure if thats what you are looking for or not. 49" x 83" white on one side, natural on the other. my cost is $91, also we have to deliver a trailer to north bend later this week.
dan

 

[bigb]

Try speciality metals in kent they will cut to size

 

[H20SKE]

Ruffy---Stop and see Bill at the welding shop in NB. He should have some kicking around--he is always repairing them aluminum boats. He is on the old highway going from Snoqualmie to NB. Tell him I said Hi!!

H20SKE...

 

[Comp 670]

Alaska copper in seattle has a HUGE selection.They are on 4th by spokane st.

 

[NWGooser]

Boeing surplus used to be a great source. I'm not sure if it still is though. We bought lots of it for the race cars.

 

[MOONMAN]

Just hang out at a mod shop... lot's of old Nytro tunnels laying around!

 

[Ice Cap]

Boeing surplus used to be a great source. I'm not sure if it still is though. We bought lots of it for the race cars.

Boeing Surplus is out of business!

 

[ruffryder]

Ruffy---Stop and see Bill at the welding shop in NB. He should have some kicking around--he is always repairing them aluminum boats. He is on the old highway going from Snoqualmie to NB. Tell him I said Hi!!

H20SKE...

Thanks! Will give them a shot......

JETJOHNSO, thanks, but I don't need that much...

 

[TWARD700]

What size of piece do you need? Thickness?

 

[sledkiller1]

any steel yard. they can order it .

 

[NWGooser]

Boeing Surplus is out of business!

Crap! I hate getting old!

 

[TooDeepTodd]

Tunnel Extensions??

If using for tunnel extension...any old road sign will do (preferably the squiggly road ahead) and you get the added benefit of the underside being decorated

 

[GADGETMONKEY]

If using for tunnel extension...any old road sign will do (preferably the squiggly road ahead) and you get the added benefit of the underside being decorated

I've used "BUMP" signs for skidplates on my Baja's there tough

 

[bjewell350]

6061 bending

If you're planning to bend it, you should probably look for 5052 instead of 6061. 6061 likes to crack when you bend it. It can be done, but 5052 is a safer bet. I don't think there's much of a price difference.

 

[ruffryder]

If you're planning to bend it, you should probably look for 5052 instead of 6061. 6061 likes to crack when you bend it. It can be done, but 5052 is a safer bet. I don't think there's much of a price difference.

I will probably need a couple sheets of a couple of different thicknesses... Good tip on the type of aluminum.

I am not sure on the thicknesses, was hoping to walk into a shop, take a look, do some accurate measurements with my fingers and then get the stuff on the spot..

Think I got some more thinking / planning to do yet before I make some purchases...

 

[yammadog]

I will probably need a couple sheets of a couple of different thicknesses... Good tip on the type of aluminum.

I am not sure on the thicknesses, was hoping to walk into a shop, take a look, do some accurate measurements with my fingers and then get the stuff on the spot..

Think I got some more thinking / planning to do yet before I make some purchases...

LMAO....fine tuned and calibrated finger tips!!! The engineering and design thing is probably a good thought....got luke warm muff pot?....LOL

 

[ruffryder]

got luke warm muff pot?....LOL

hopefully not... might be an iterative process... maybe... A rocket scientist is against me on it... lol

LMAO....fine tuned and calibrated finger tips!!!

They are used to small...wait, no, no they are not.....

 

[H20SKE]

LMAO....fine tuned and calibrated finger tips!!! The engineering and design thing is probably a good thought....LOL

Engineering and design is WAY overrated

Just do it!!

H20SKE...

 

[ruffryder]

Engineering and design is WAY overrated

Just do it!!

You obviously haven't seen me in action....

Ended up going to Specialty Metals in Kent as I was in the area on my way to Tacoma. Great shop with lots of stuff... man, seeing all that stock they had really got the imagination going!

Thanks for the help everyone!