Macbeast
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 01:46 PM |
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Mild steel
My local steel stockholder ( 100 yards away ) takes my order list, promises to phone with a costing, but never does.
I need to fabricate replacement engine mounts so I need the following:
2 off 8.0cm x 6.5 cm 3.0mm thick plates
2 off 9.5 cm x 8.5 cm 5.0mm thick plates
1 off 1.0 m 3.0 or 4.0 cm square box section, say 3mm wall min.
Can you supply ? Will pick up anywhere within 1 hour from North London or pay postage.
edit to correct minor mistake - only out by a factor of 10 
[Edited on 3/9/12 by Macbeast]
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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Staple balls
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 01:54 PM |
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For small amounts like that I've found ebay prety good, can normally get exactly what you want (or damn close) for not a massive premium.
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dhutch
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 01:57 PM |
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Or go to the local scrappers and find something you can dice up with a slitting disk..... £10
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spiderman
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 02:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
1 off 1.0 m 3.0 or 4.0 mm square box section, say 3mm wall min.
That can't be right? 3mm wall thickness would be at least 6mm square surely?
Spider
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whitestu
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 02:17 PM |
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Metal Supermarkets?
Not cheap but fairly close:
Link
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Minicooper
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 02:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by spiderman
quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
1 off 1.0 m 3.0 or 4.0 mm square box section, say 3mm wall min.
That can't be right? 3mm wall thickness would be at least 6mm square surely?
I'll guess it's 30 or 40mm
David
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BenB
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 02:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Minicooper
quote:
Originally posted by spiderman
quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
1 off 1.0 m 3.0 or 4.0 mm square box section, say 3mm wall min.
That can't be right? 3mm wall thickness would be at least 6mm square surely?
I'll guess it's 30 or 40mm
David
Yup, that's what I was going to say. Head out to the Metal Supermarket @ Park Royal.
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Macbeast
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 03:25 PM |
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It is - sorry
3.0 cm 0r 4.0 cm square
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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dhutch
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 03:45 PM |
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Another option is to go into said steel stockests, have them rummage in there scrap bin, and then give them a tenner. In that sort of quanity they are
not going to be interested in pricing it up properly I wouldnt have thought, unless there not very busy.
Daniel
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Macbeast
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 03:52 PM |
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That's what I was hoping 
At least, if I go to Park Royal ( thanks Ben + Stu) I can get a coffee at the Ace Cafe on the way back
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 04:04 PM |
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Got my engine mount materials from these guys
http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/steel2go/?_trksid=p4340.l2559
Great service, gave multiple discounts on postage, then when they weighed it up and sent it off, they even refunded me the extra £1 something they had
overcharged!
Mistral Motorsport
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SteveWallace
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 08:03 PM |
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For that amount of plate, try doing a google search for a local steel fabricator. Thats what I did for my engine mounts and I picked up more than I
needed from their off cuts bin for a contribution to their charity collection box. The one I used was in Derby, so not much use to you though.
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hillbillyracer
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| posted on 3/9/12 at 10:05 PM |
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Yeah for small lots a stockholder wont want to know about pricing up, going in on a Saturday morning is the way to go. I made a stainless exhaust for
my van recently, had the pipe but needed metal for the flange at the front & the hanger brackets, so 1.5m of 12mm rod & 75x100mm 8mm plate.
Lad has a quick look about & says gizza fiver mate!
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Macbeast
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| posted on 4/9/12 at 11:24 AM |
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Very pleased to say Acton Metalsupermarkets supplied exactly what I wanted. Plates ready cut to size.
£ 14.00 for the two sides - not at all expensive. In and out in 15 mins
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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