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fish4striper
02-08-2008, 10:45 AM
Hey Guys,

Anywhere local I can get marine grade 1/4" plate stock.

Need a 24" x 24" piece.

Thanks, Jeff

zacs
02-08-2008, 11:01 AM
where r u?

Fishpart
02-08-2008, 11:57 AM
I'm sure General Suppl in New Bedford can get it..

Van
02-08-2008, 02:32 PM
You want to use grade 5052, that is the corrosion resistant marine alloy.

160 bucks at

http://www.mcmaster.com

because its a brushed finish only.

That is who we use, but you can prolly do better locally.
Or try ebay, I got some nice 5052 tube stock really cheap.

fish4striper
02-08-2008, 03:47 PM
I'm in East Prov Zac

Ya Van, I saw that on McMaster, not sure how much shipping would be also..was just wondering if any local places around

fish4striper
02-08-2008, 04:15 PM
Yeah Van,

Good prices on ebay, ordered there, thanks

Van
02-08-2008, 04:45 PM
ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/aluminum-plate-5052-small-sheet-of-3-16-thick-17-x-30_W0QQitemZ130195099701QQihZ003QQcategoryZ45025QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

keeperreaper
02-08-2008, 06:35 PM
so what are you building?

fish4striper
02-08-2008, 07:07 PM
Mounting new toys-radar and FF :D

MTC
02-09-2008, 08:14 PM
I would use 6061... call Pierce Aluminum in Canton. MA (781) 828-9005 Ask for bob Pierce... Tell him Tom from Brooks told you to call

fish4striper
02-11-2008, 09:19 AM
Thanks Tom, already ordered.

will keep it in mind for future.

Ake G
02-11-2008, 09:44 AM
Try Metal Source (div. of Admiral Metals) in Woburn,MA