what kind of aluminum to have around for fabing

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Im heading about 3 hours away from my house and heading to a surplus aluminum yard that has pretty good prices on aluminum sheeting. what type of aluminum should i stock up on to build tool boxes and a flat bed for a pickup truck. and what alum. should i get just to keep in stock for various projects that I could come across thanks.
Reply:6061 is easily weldable both tig and mig and usually what I use when doing projects in aluminum.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Originally Posted by DesertRider336061 is easily weldable both tig and mig and usually what I use when doing projects in aluminum.
Reply:When bought new, the metal supplier can tell you what the grade is.   When bought used, look for markings on the metal.  They often print it along the length of extrusions or put a sticky tag on the end.  Any other used piece of aluminum with no markings is 'mystery metal' to me.I would probly use 3/16 to 1/4 on the truck bed deck, depending on what will be loaded on it and what the cross member spacing will be underneath.  Most beds use c-channel for the framework.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:In general, 6061 does the trick perfectly. if you are bending material, go to 5052, it is a much more formable material, it bonds perfectly well with 6061 and other popular grades of aluminum alloy.And then, after so much work...... you have it in your hand, and you look over to your side...... and the runner has run off. Leaving you holding the prize, wondering when the runner will return.
Reply:Originally Posted by RojodiabloIn general, 6061 does the trick perfectly. if you are bending material, go to 5052, it is a much more formable material, it bonds perfectly well with 6061 and other popular grades of aluminum alloy.
Reply:somebody is stocking up!!
Reply:its hard to find cheap alumn. in florida,