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Crazy quote from Metal Supermarkets

I don't know, place in Saskatoon (Steelmet) quoted me 159 for a chunk of 2x2x1/4 aluminum. They had to cut it from a 4x6ft piece they had laying around. They charge $20/per cut as well. I declined there fine offer.
Anyone have a 2ft square piece of 1/8 alum they are willing to part with? Need it for a CR10S clone bed. Actual bed size will be 553mm square :)
 
That might not be too bad a price unless you can scrounge.

Looks like .125" 6061 is about 64$C at Aircraft Spruce. Half the cost for half the thickness. So if you can get away with thinner stock, the price is nominally lower.
https://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/mepages/alumsheet_6061t6.php
https://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/mepages/alumsheet_6061t4.php

0.25" 6061-T651 from OLM in US$ Normally I find their base prices competitive but darn FOB USA is the killer.
https://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=1248&step=4&showunits=inches&id=76&top_cat=60
 
Good lead Tom. I haven't dealt with them before but something I'll pay attention to now. They don't say what alloy but easy phone call & may not be an issue in this case anyway.
 
It is possible he will have to buy the whole 4X8 plate to get what he wants. I hope he can use the rest!
 
too bad Federal is not open on Saturday's. I am coming to Calgary for the Modern Tool meetup and will have some time after todo some shopping. kbctools looks like a go and maybe busybee since its a couple of blocks from my hotel.
 
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