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I know my local steel supplier sells this product because I have seen it at another shop but I need to know the correct name. I just can't seem to get a salesman that knows what I want. The product is channel but not the regular hot rolled style with the wedge shaped legs it's more like flat bar that is bent on a brake so the legs are flat and at 90° to the sides.It looks just like a frame rail on a truck but I need it as a track for a bearing to ride in. My next option is to use 2 pieces of angle welded to a backer.Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk
Reply:Maybe a C purlin?GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Ship channels don't have a tapered flange. http://www.steel-depot.com/index.php...-channels.htmlDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:U Channel?
Reply:Baby channel, like used for stairs?
Reply:AS CEP mentioned there is ship channel with square flanges with the smallest I believe being 3 inch across the web. )r there is bar size channel such as 2 inch x 1 inch or the largest I believe is 2.5 x 1 inch ,1-8 or 3-16 thick.Miller xmt304,  Miller S22 p12, Miier Maxstar SD, Miller 252 w 30A, Miller super32p12, Lincoln Ranger 9, Thermal Arc 181I with spoolgun, Hypertherm 10000 ,Smith torches. Esab 161lts miniarc.
Reply:Thanks guys maybe u channel is what it's actually called want I want looks like the picture. 2" x1/8" wall is the size that I want so it's probably not the ship channelSent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelMaybe a C purlin?
Reply:I know it as "MC" (miscellaneous) channel.Earl M. Jorgensen Steel has it.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Originally Posted by shovelonI know it as "MC" (miscellaneous) channel.Earl M. Jorgensen Steel has it.
Reply:Originally Posted by bandaidmdI know my local steel supplier sells this product because I have seen it at another shop but I need to know the correct name. I just can't seem to get a salesman that knows what I want. The product is channel but not the regular hot rolled style with the wedge shaped legs it's more like flat bar that is bent on a brake so the legs are flat and at 90° to the sides.It looks just like a frame rail on a truck but I need it as a track for a bearing to ride in. My next option is to use 2 pieces of angle welded to a backer.Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk
Reply:What you want is bar size channel, not ship and car channel.Miller xmt304,  Miller S22 p12, Miier Maxstar SD, Miller 252 w 30A, Miller super32p12, Lincoln Ranger 9, Thermal Arc 181I with spoolgun, Hypertherm 10000 ,Smith torches. Esab 161lts miniarc.
Reply:a bar size shape is one with it's max dimension (length excluded) not exceeding 3"i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Originally Posted by M J DWhat you want is bar size channel, not ship and car channel.
Reply:Originally Posted by bandaidmdif only my supplier had this much knowledge.....
Reply:you rite on that mr. cep shieldarc.lolFound a new online site that i might try if my local does not come thru. All Metals in Mi. seems to have good prices and reasonable shipping on smaller quantities.
Reply:Heres a great story, or maybe not so great.  Turns out my supplier does have bar channel in stock in the 2" size I need. While he was on the phone explaining to me that they don't carry a product called bar channel the secretary overheard him and told him they do have it in stock in several different sizes and thickness's .  Next time i call and she answers i will just place the order with her.
Reply:Originally Posted by bandaidmdHeres a great story, or maybe not so great.  Turns out my supplier does have bar channel in stock in the 2" size I need. While he was on the phone explaining to me that they don't carry a product called bar channel the secretary overheard him and told him they do have it in stock in several different sizes and thickness's .  Next time i call and she answers i will just place the order with her.