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mavdog32

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Does anyone know where to get steel for fabrication? I have been looking all around me and even up in Raleigh with no success. Had a couple guys tell me that I would have to go to Charlotte but I find that hard to believe.
 
Depends what you're looking for. Foymart in Spring Hope has flat steel and sheets but they don't sell DOM. Dillon in Raleigh has a huge selection including aluminum but not sure about DOM. I've bought DOM at East Coast Gear Supply in Raleigh and Ryerson in Greensboro.
 
Yea, I am looking primarily for DOM and HREW tube right now. I also need some 2x4, gonna lower the Jeep when I get home and need to rebuild the front part of the frame to do it.

I am building up the chassis for my 54 chevy truck and was going to use tube to build a tubular cross member like these Tube Frame Chassis Kits for Sale in Ohio | Progressive Automotive but I am not sure if I really need the strength of DOM for this or if I can get away with welded. Any opinions??

In the mean time, Ill give the East Coast Gear Supply guys a call to see if they can source some DOM for me. Thanks for the info.
 
Steel & Pipe in Sanford has all except DOM. I drop 500 bucks or so every few months to a year on various shapes. They've been in the same ballpark or beat prices of the other places. Free delivery if it's over 50 or 75 dollars....they have local routes. Usually get mine dropped off in a day or two.
 
*raises hand*

If you're looking for plate to cut brackets/tabs/skids/etc, give me a shout.

I actually quoted a guy in the Raleigh area last week that was needing AR plate to use for skids for his KOH truck.
 
as in the body armor stuff? I never thought of that! What does that stuff cost for a 4x4 chuck?


I have been meaning to visit Chattanooga, thinking about retiring there or Knoxville. Though there are a lot more jobs in Nashville.
 
Well, the recent proliferation of backyard machinists thinking they can produce military grade bullet proof vests has definitely increased the recognition of abrasion resistant plate.

Currently Im seeing prices between $55-85cwt, depending on grade and thickness.

Chattanooga is amazing. True Nashville has jobs, but Chatt has the mountains, the river, the proximity to everything, and one of the biggest wheelin' communities I've ever seen.
 
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