Donald Joined Mar 21, 2004 Messages 29,686 Location Near the beach in Delaware Jul 16, 2017 #1 I need a 5" long x 1" (to 1.5")wide edges x 3/16" thick. Anyone got a scrap lying around. I will pay for shipping. Need to mount a bilge blower in my boat. Ideas?
I need a 5" long x 1" (to 1.5")wide edges x 3/16" thick. Anyone got a scrap lying around. I will pay for shipping. Need to mount a bilge blower in my boat. Ideas?
L Linctex Joined Dec 31, 2016 Messages 10,142 Location Waco, TX Jul 16, 2017 #2 I might have some aluminum that size. I'd have to alodine it for corrosion resistance, but It'd still last 10 years easily.
I might have some aluminum that size. I'd have to alodine it for corrosion resistance, but It'd still last 10 years easily.
Rand Joined Aug 20, 2003 Messages 21,519 Location NE,Ohio Jul 16, 2017 #3 something like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H9N4Q6/ref=biss_dp_t_asn work? or this ebay link its .25 thickness but free shipping.
something like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H9N4Q6/ref=biss_dp_t_asn work? or this ebay link its .25 thickness but free shipping.
doitmyself Joined Jun 3, 2002 Messages 9,618 Location MI Jul 16, 2017 #4 McMaster Carr has what you are looking for in 6 inch sections and several different grades. In their search bar, insert: stainless steel angle bars
McMaster Carr has what you are looking for in 6 inch sections and several different grades. In their search bar, insert: stainless steel angle bars
Papa Bear Joined Aug 11, 2005 Messages 7,549 Location Leamington, ON, CA - between Detroit and Cleveland Jul 16, 2017 #5 You could use flat stock and have it welded @ a 90 .... how about 3" flat stock bent in a brake
L L_Sludger Joined Oct 4, 2009 Messages 3,941 Location Ohio Jul 16, 2017 #6 He could even use a tube and drill holes through it.
S Soggydog Joined Jan 17, 2016 Messages 216 Location South Louisiana Jul 16, 2017 #7 Might check grainger. Prices can get kinda rapey but its usually free shipping. J bought some stainless expanded sheet once
Might check grainger. Prices can get kinda rapey but its usually free shipping. J bought some stainless expanded sheet once
Nick1994 $100 site donor 2024 Joined Feb 19, 2013 Messages 16,731 Location Phoenix, AZ Jul 16, 2017 #8 I don't have any stainless, just some regular steel angle iron. One of the best things for angle iron to use is an old bed frame. I've picked up some that people have tossed out and used it for welding brackets on my trailer.
I don't have any stainless, just some regular steel angle iron. One of the best things for angle iron to use is an old bed frame. I've picked up some that people have tossed out and used it for welding brackets on my trailer.
N Nickdfresh Joined Mar 15, 2006 Messages 6,156 Location Buffalo, NY Jul 16, 2017 #9 IDK how close you are to the Buffalo area, but there's an iron gate company there that may have something lying around...
IDK how close you are to the Buffalo area, but there's an iron gate company there that may have something lying around...
Donald Thread starter Joined Mar 21, 2004 Messages 29,686 Location Near the beach in Delaware Jul 17, 2017 #10 Thanks. McMaster Carr has what I need for a reasonable price.