does anyone have access to thin stainless drops?

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I want to start practicing doing thin stainless TIG welding, and I wanted to see if anyone had access to lots of thin stainless drops from cutting etc. I'm looking for shear or bandsaw drops in 304 or 316, thickness ranging from 0.050 to about 0.125.I was hoping for tubing (like exhaust tubing type of material) but hell I'm not picky.I know it's a shot in the dark but I figured it was worth a try.Holler if you might have a bin you can pick out of. Of course you will be compensated.
Reply:Look to a bike framebuilders' shop http://www.strongframes.com/ mailed me some Ti for 10$
Reply:Originally Posted by T E BLook to a bike framebuilders' shop http://www.strongframes.com/ mailed me some Ti for 10$
Reply:I agree that frame shop is top notch work!Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:I'd say get a length of straight pipe in the diameter & gauge you'll be working on & slice it up then weld it back together. straight pipe isn't so expensive even in stainless & you'll get to practice cutting prep & fitup too...miller 330a bp TIGmiller dynasty 200DX TIGmillermatic 185 MIGthermal dynamics cutmaster 101 plasma cuttersnap-on YA5550 plasma cutterhypertherm powermax 30 plasma cutterbaileigh CS225 cold sawetc....
Reply:Go to your local welding supply shop and ask them who in your area does stainless work.  Get a list.  The first guy might be to busy to help.  Let them know you are just a hobbyist and they will let you dumpster dive.  Works for me.  I have stock by of all types the ton, and haven't paid more than scrap price for most of it.     Steve