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I wondering about getting sheet metal I went to a metal yard the other day and wanted some like 22 gauge sheet metal they told me the smallest they had was 16 gauge.Is 22 gauge hard to come buy or do i just need to check the other yards in my area.what's the smallest gauge does it come in, and price per square foot if any body has bought any?Thank's guys
Reply:Generally, 16 IS the smallest most steel places stock...It just isn't economical.If you want a smaller gauge, you can go to a place that makes V-crimp roofing.  The steel they use is of that gauge or thinner.  It is only strong if it is crimped or something. Or you can get it in galvanized flashing.  Either way, this is not considered "sheeting". It usually is rolled up on a roll and used for flashing, HVAC or other uses.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:Check Home Depot or Lowes.  It is crazy expensive, though.
Reply:Originally Posted by lugweldGenerally, 16 IS the smallest most steel places stock...It just isn't economical.
Reply:Down to 20 ga is what the suppliers have around here.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
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Reply:16 guage here. Anything thinner is considered "tin" and you go to Lowe's, Home Depot, or a "tin" shop to get it. Once in a great while you can find 18 guage black.
Reply:Originally Posted by DesertRider33Down to 20 ga is what the suppliers have around here.
Reply:Should be able to get 22 ga at any autozone, UAP NAPA sort of place. last 3 x 5 foot sheet I got was under $30.Lincoln PT185 TIGLincoln 175 MIGLincoln 240 amp AC StickLind Needle Arc plasma welderPlasma cutter, soon???
Reply:Don't know where you are at but when I was working I used plenty of 16 to 24 ga from AFCO steel.If you only need small pieces Go the the washer dryer grave yard.A butterfly without wings, is just an ugly bug
Reply:I'm in Alaska and I have access to three local suppliers that all stock 28-on up in steel and stainless. Aluminum can be had from .040 and up. All in 4'x8' sheets some in 5'x10' sheets. As to pricing ??? call prices may vary, some assembly required, restocking fee may apply, all sales final, no return without receipt, if you buy within the next 20 minutes we'll throw in a free deluxe imitation vinyl professional series whoopee cushion you just pay separate shipping and handling fees.
Reply:Heck, get a better car and cut it up, there 22 gauge, The paint on them is thicker than the metal itself...........
Reply:Thank's for the help
Reply:Bought myself some 22 g at Carter lumber, it was meant for flashing, but I used it for making other things, I still have a part of a roll, it came in a roll that was 3' wide by 50' long.#1. If you don't like what I wrote, or if it offends you, then don't read it!#2. I am living life the way I see fit, if you don't like the way I'M living, tough sh**!
Reply:Originally Posted by Ken DennisBought myself some 22 g at Carter lumber, it was meant for flashing, but I used it for making other things, I still have a part of a roll, it came in a roll that was 3' wide by 50' long.
Reply:I'll have to check on it for you on Monday!Can't remember right off hand.It is painted white on one side and a really light gray on the other!I have used it to make several small boxes, a deflector and shoot for my metal cutting swing arm saw, a heat shield/pass through for the wood stove for the shop, I had to double wall it for that one, and so on.I might have about 10 or 15 feet left over yet, waiting for the next project that will come along.#1. If you don't like what I wrote, or if it offends you, then don't read it!#2. I am living life the way I see fit, if you don't like the way I'M living, tough sh**!
Reply:I just paid $53 for a 4x10 sheet of 16ga, is that about what it cost other places too? or is it more here?
Reply:Originally Posted by Ken DennisI'll have to check on it for you on Monday!Can't remember right off hand.It is painted white on one side and a really light gray on the other!I have used it to make several small boxes, a deflector and shoot for my metal cutting swing arm saw, a heat shield/pass through for the wood stove for the shop, I had to double wall it for that one, and so on.I might have about 10 or 15 feet left over yet, waiting for the next project that will come along.
Reply:Originally Posted by meancoyoteI just paid $53 for a 4x10 sheet of 16ga, is that about what it cost other places too? or is it more here?
Reply:galvanized
Reply:Well shoot!I told you wrong!I went out this morning and mic'd it and its actually 26gage!I hadn't tried welding on it, all the things I have used it on so far, I drilled and riveted it together.I will still call Carter, as I do know that they had even thicker stuff there, but I think it was all galvanized stuff, like what the guy's used for making the heat box/exchanger for on my home heating furnace with, but it was in sheets, like 4'x8' I think.#1. If you don't like what I wrote, or if it offends you, then don't read it!#2. I am living life the way I see fit, if you don't like the way I'M living, tough sh**!
Reply:Called Carters!They don't even carry that kind of stuff anymore in stock, it was about 7 or 8 years ago when I bought my stuff!The guy said that he can order stuff, but the thickest he can get now is 24 gage for like making duct work out of, its galvanized and only comes in a 24" wide by 47" long piece!One place you might check with is Pole Barn builders, I know they would have mostly corrugated metal, but they do use some flat metal on sliding doors, but I don't know if its as thick as 22 gage, probably more like a 30 gage!Ken.#1. If you don't like what I wrote, or if it offends you, then don't read it!#2. I am living life the way I see fit, if you don't like the way I'M living, tough sh**!
Reply:I will check.Thank's