where do you get your metal
This is prolly a terrible question but I was wanting to make a custom bumper and dont know where in Oklahoma to get metal tubing. I wanted to get a rectangular piece that is 2" by 5" and get a piece of 1.5 inch circular tubing. Also what kinds of metal are good for custom bumpers?
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This is prolly a terrible question but I was wanting to make a custom bumper and dont know where in Oklahoma to get metal tubing. I wanted to get a rectangular piece that is 2" by 5" and get a piece of 1.5 inch circular tubing. Also what kinds of metal are good for custom bumpers?
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I buy from a metal supplier, have to buy in 20 ft lengths. I also shop at a metal recycler that a lot of fab shops sell their scrap to. They call it useable metal and I can buy small pieces of round/ square tube and sheet by the pound.
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My metal supplier sells stuff by the linear foot(unless is big box then its by the 5')
All scrap is $0.30 a lb.
I got my 80" piece of 3/8" 3x6 for my bumper for $37. It was pre cut left over, but since it was not 5' they didnt sell it was new haha.
Also all buts are $2 extra
All scrap is $0.30 a lb.
I got my 80" piece of 3/8" 3x6 for my bumper for $37. It was pre cut left over, but since it was not 5' they didnt sell it was new haha.
Also all buts are $2 extra
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