[ML-General] Aluminum/steel offcuts and drops, Source?

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I've seen more aluminum there lately as the aerospace companies have discovered them. 

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> On Jul 27, 2015, at 7:57 PM, Steve Conklin <steve at conklinhouse.com> wrote:
> 
> I've bought cutoffs from Russell before but I don't remember seeing
> much aluminum, and you can't tell what sort of steel you're getting
> from the cutoff racks, mostly. They were friendly.
> 
> The deal they have with the scrap stuff is that the weigh it or
> whatever, then ask you to make a contribution to their cat food fund
> for that amount. They feed a large number of feral cats. So it helps
> to take cash.
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 6:11 PM, Stephan Henning <shenning at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Daniel, I'll give Russell a call, if they are a fabricator they might have
>> something. Anyone gotten anything from them before?
>> 
>> David, It's right next to LMS actually. I'll give them a call, worth a shot.
>> 
>> -stephan
>> 
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>> Sent from a mobile device, please excuse the spelling and brevity.
>> 
>> On Jul 27, 2015, at 5:54 PM, david <ainut at knology.net> wrote:
>> 
>> How about the recycler place next to Governors Drive, right over the bridge?
>> (Triana blvd?)
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 07/27/15 17:46, smeeon at gmail.com wrote:
>> 
>> You guys might also want to try Russell welding supply. It's literally like
>> a few blocks from the shop.
>> 
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>> Daniel Valdez
>> Audio Insight, Inc.
>> www.audio-insight.com
>> Office 256-885-1995
>> Cell 256-783-6983
>> 
>> We Make Technology Work
>> Residential & Commercial - Design & Installation
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>> On Jul 27, 2015, at 3:54 PM, Stephan Henning <shenning at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks David, I might take you up on that. What are the overall dimensions?
>> 
>> On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 11:31 AM, David Pemerton <david.pemerton at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I got a few pieces, .25 inch thick that I can drop off
>>> 
>>> David Pemerton
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 10:28 AM, Erik Arendall <earendall at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> You can try this: https://www.speedymetals.com/c-8391-fire-sale.aspx
>>>> 
>>>> Ive not used them,but they might have some drops that you can get:
>>>> http://www.lmsmetalsales.com/
>>>> 
>>>> On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Stephan Henning <shenning at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Does anyone have a local source for aluminum and/or mild steel offcuts
>>>>> or drops? I'm looking for some scraps to play with on the mill.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I've found one shop on craigslist offering aluminum for $3.50/lb, trying
>>>>> to find a second/third source.
>>>>> 
>>>>> -stephan
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