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Where is the cheapest metal supplier in Calgary?
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TheLocalDrunk
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Do they have min orders? Will the do small cuts for the little guy?
Janger organized a FM group buy last Match. 10' lengths as I recall. They won't cut it for you. We split the order up amongst 3-4 members.
https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/group-sourcing-metal-ideas.159/page-6
https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.c...-metal-ideas.159/page-6#lg=post-13131&slide=0
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They do 10’ lengths. No cutting. Their web site lists what they have and prices. Steel inc. is another good place to try. He’s more accommodating on cutting but also sells in 10’ lengths. For most
Stuff that’s no problem it’s not that expensive. No minimums either place. They both only carry hot roll and some aluminum.
Stuff that’s no problem it’s not that expensive. No minimums either place. They both only carry hot roll and some aluminum.
Dabbler
ersatz engineer
I go to Steel Inc as much as I can.
Firstly he's a great guy who has had a very tough life.
Second he's a little more expensive than the competitors, but he cuts it up for me FREE.
-- I don't expect this, but most times I only need 2-4 cuts on my order.
Third the quality of his stock is top notch - not bent. consistent thickness.
Forth, he has a very wide range of stock and can get almost anything quickly.
Fifth he insists on helping me load despite his illness (and he never complains).
Firstly he's a great guy who has had a very tough life.
Second he's a little more expensive than the competitors, but he cuts it up for me FREE.
-- I don't expect this, but most times I only need 2-4 cuts on my order.
Third the quality of his stock is top notch - not bent. consistent thickness.
Forth, he has a very wide range of stock and can get almost anything quickly.
Fifth he insists on helping me load despite his illness (and he never complains).
I've paid by debit there. I assume he takes cash...? I'm not sure about credit cards. He also has thinner gauge sheet stock which is convenient.
Deni822
Member
Just came back from Steel Inc. James has sold the business to a father and son combo who will be taking over sometime in October. I met the father (Mike). They will continue to carry what James has there now but maybe expand the selection once they get settled. The son is a welder so it might be a good fit.
When I mentioned this forum and that it would be nice to have some group buys and such, he seemed open to it. Just thought I'd share.
When I mentioned this forum and that it would be nice to have some group buys and such, he seemed open to it. Just thought I'd share.
Deni822
Member
No argument there. I'm going to watch the new ownership at Steel Inc and see what they do and it may be another option to Federal and they might start carrying stock that Federal doesn't.
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