Toronto Resources

[trlvn]

I should have thought of this earlier. The Toronto Society of Model Engineers (TSME, pronounced 'tis me') put together a useful list of suppliers of all types, including metals. Available online (pdf) at:

https://sites.google.com/site/tsmeweb/suppliers

Last updated a couple of years ago but still a pretty good starting point.

Craig

 

[architect]

I should have thought of this earlier. The Toronto Society of Model Engineers (TSME, pronounced 'tis me') put together a useful list of suppliers of all types, including metals. Available online (pdf) at:

https://sites.google.com/site/tsmeweb/suppliers

Last updated a couple of years ago but still a pretty good starting point.

Craig

Thanks Craig that's good info!

 

[gerritv]

Each MSM has a different owner/personality so I suggest you visit the Scarborough one in person before making a judgement. e.g. I drive from St Catharines to Stoney Creek as they are much more accomodating. And unless I am only going to look through the offcuts, I place the order the day before so they can schedule my order in with their other work.

The other place I had great success when I was living in Toronto was McKinnon Metals. Again, order ahead of time. They also had a great selection of off cuts.

As for looking at US prices, that is a total waste of time. You can't pick up there, and even when the border was open the drive from Scarborough to Buffalo would cost you more in time and fuel than you would save. Even from St Catharines (45 minutes) it was usually a waste of time and money.

Gerrit

 

[DavidR8]

+1 to @gerritv comments.
My MSM is very accommodating.


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[YYCHM]

+1 to @gerritv comments.
My MSM is very accommodating.

Same here.

 

[Brent H]

Fire pit is good to go!

The bin has
lots of 3/16 stainless off cuts and some additional thinner steel stuff - all good - if you want some thin expanded metal (stainless) it’s there for you as well. @Chicken lights - I have some great metal for your flag mounts. Will have that ready around Christmas

 

[architect]

Fire pit is good to go! View attachment 11710
The bin has
lots of 3/16 stainless off cuts and some additional thinner steel stuff - all good - if you want some thin expanded metal (stainless) it’s there for you as well. @Chicken lights - I have some great metal for your flag mounts. Will have that ready around Christmas

Wow. I can't wait to be able to make something like that for myself. I'll take anything you don't want; looking forward to practicing on everything and anything.

 

[Chicken lights]

Fire pit is good to go! View attachment 11710
The bin has
lots of 3/16 stainless off cuts and some additional thinner steel stuff - all good - if you want some thin expanded metal (stainless) it’s there for you as well. @Chicken lights - I have some great metal for your flag mounts. Will have that ready around Christmas

That turned out great!

Looking forward to seeing what you came up with