whits-end Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Looking for steel channel. Only need 2 pieces each of 2 profiles. All about 0.080" thick, 11' long. First profile is 2" high and kind of 'C' shape. Second is 3-!/2" high and kind of 'Z' shape. Anyone know of a shop that can shear and bend a small quantity like this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waitin4sno Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Not sure where you are, but have you tried 'Metal Supermarkets' (http://metalsupermarkets.com/)? I've had luck in the past with them and the pricing was fair. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manotickmike Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Yup, it's all about location. Got a good source in Ottawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whits-end Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Thanks guys. I'm in Burk's Falls, just north of Huntsville. I was going to try MetalSupermarket in Barrie this week. If all else fails, I might be prepared to drive a ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave K Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Elma Steel could likely get it. They have a location in Owen Sound, Listowel or Cambridge. It is a bit of a drive. Call 519 291 1388, and ask to talk to Thomas if you need to go that far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manotickmike Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Yup... The difference between retail and wholesale is actually scary. It's enough to discourage a project based on cost. Happily, I have a contact now, an excellent fabricator , too. Works in his dad's old school machine shop. He has literally saved me as much as 1/2 on projects. If you're within screaming distance of Ottawa, and need a hand, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowchopper Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Bought metal from Tom Earl welding@equipment repair when i built a new trailer a few years ago. Located at 745 Muskoka rd # 3. Telephone # 705-789-7306. Or the welding shop at Melissa might sell you what you need. They are called MacDonald Machining@ Industrial Services Inc.Telephone # 705-789-8607. Had these guys do some aluminum welding on my skidframe a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nith Valley Sledder Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 The phone book is your friend. Start looking for laser cutting services, then fabrication services and then welding services. Most shops offering laser cutting also have full break and fabrication services as well. They can make you anything you want. I just had a cover laser cut for me by Novatek in Cambridge. I'm sure there should be somebody close to you. Your local welding shop should be able to put you on to the closest people with the right equipment if they can't do it themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whits-end Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Ha-Ha!! My kids would say " What's a phone book?" But being a dinosaur I know just what you mean. Thanks for all the input. I'm making sketches of the profiles today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I used to get phone books and Yellow Pages delivered to the house regularly. I haven't seen one in a very long time. Do they still print them? I guess they have gone the way of the TV Guide that I used to have a subscription to. Damn I'm feeling old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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