Where do you guys pick up square tube and such?

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Want to make a couple stands and tables for tools - is there any common place for buying square tubing at reasonable prices?
Reply:At the local store, I have 4 places that I purchase stock from. What's your location?  That'll help
Reply:Hardware and big box stores generally charge a huge mark-up.  If you Google "metal supply" and your zip code, you'll likely find some better alternatives.  Or post your location here, and you'll get even better direction.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:I live near Langhorne, PAYeah big box is $$$$$Just looking for some tubing for random projects.  If I need something specific I hit up mcmaster and eat the mark up, but for general all purpose stuff I need a better source!Thanks for the replies!
Reply:Now I fully understand why the OP has "35,000 post on a BMW forum".He never learned to use the yellow pages.  Internet forums are his "sole source" for information.This one's right up there with the "Teach me to tig better" post.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:Originally Posted by SundownIIINow I fully understand why the OP has "35,000 post on a BMW forum".He never learned to use the yellow pages.  Internet forums are his "sole source" for information.This one's right up there with the "Teach me to tig better" post.
Reply:Jon,You're right about one thing.I have little use for posters who are unwilling to put forth "a little effort" on their own.Asking a question like "where do you buy tube", without at least listing a location, is just one example.  Where I buy tube (Richman Steel, BMG, EMG,etc) in Virginia, has little to do with where I'd buy tube if I was in California.Good luck on learning the tig process.  Maybe you'll find someone else "To tell you how to do it".Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:For steel supply, while internet sources may be "cheaper", you must think about shipping for this stuff. When you buy by the pound, shipping ain't gonna be cheap.I go to a local supply (which I found on google, coincidentally), and buy drop for .55/lb. 50lbs of the stuff runs me ~$27. How much do you think shipping would cost on a couple 25lb square tubes 5' long?Hobart EZ-Tig newbie.
Reply:Theres a gret surplus supplier in Staten Island that may be worth the trip.  PM me if you want the info.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Um, a steel dealer? (Just a guess.)Perhaps you've heard of Google...it's a search engineLet me Google that for you.Who the fark would EVER buy steel from McMaster (even if shipping were FREE, and it ain't)?????????????????????????????????????????Last edited by Kelvin; 04-23-2012 at 01:40 AM.
Reply:All I can say is check around I found a local full service fab shop that sells steel, aluminum, really cheep. I been getting drops of aluminum to practice on form them. I found this place from a weldor friend of mine, so maybe ask a local weldor in your area where he buys his steel from.Will   Supports Autism Awareness                            My ToysBobCat 225 PLusMillermatic 130Miller Spectrum 300 CutmateEverlast Power Tig 185 Micro April is Autism Month .
Reply:Originally Posted by Steelwill so maybe ask a local weldor in your area where he buys his steel from.
Reply:I'm still trying to find square tubing that is a decent price by me. **** is expensive everywhere when you live near chicago.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:If you can find one by you, sometimes some of the larger steel suppliers have a "drop section" where they charge you scrap pricing for cut offs etc. much cheaper than buying it "new". I've gotten 3' x 4' plate for scrap price. Other time I deal with local businesses which can tend to get pricey unless your buying full stock lengths, at $15 a cut it get expensive in a hurry. I use Albany steel, metal super market, Oneonta steel supply (closest), and sherburne steel. Bht I'm in centralish NY. Do a little digging an you'll find a spotMiller bobcat 225g  - spoolmatic 1Mm250 - 30a spoolMiller spectrum 375Thermal arc 95 Everlast Ex 250As the boiler turns, these are the days of our lives
Reply:Originally Posted by astaindsoul5446If you can find one by you, sometimes some of the larger steel suppliers have a "drop section" where they charge you scrap pricing for cut offs etc. much cheaper than buying it "new". I've gotten 3' x 4' plate for scrap price. Other time I deal with local businesses which can tend to get pricey unless your buying full stock lengths, at $15 a cut it get expensive in a hurry. I use Albany steel, metal super market, Oneonta steel supply (closest), and sherburne steel. Bht I'm in centralish NY. Do a little digging an you'll find a spot
Reply:The one I go to weights it and it's all indoor lol bu either wayMiller bobcat 225g  - spoolmatic 1Mm250 - 30a spoolMiller spectrum 375Thermal arc 95 Everlast Ex 250As the boiler turns, these are the days of our lives
Reply:I get mine from a metal supplier right here in town.
Reply:I go to a real metal yard, 3 of them the same distance away from me.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Originally Posted by astaindsoul5446The one I go to weights it and it's all indoor lol bu either way
Reply:Jon K  WeldingWeb TradesmanJoin Date: Jul 2006Posts: 205   Re: Where do you guys pick up square tube and such? Originally Posted by SundownIII  Now I fully understand why the OP has "35,000 post on a BMW forum".He never learned to use the yellow pages. Internet forums are his "sole source" for information.This one's right up there with the "Teach me to tig better" post.
Reply:Originally Posted by Oldiron2 I have to agree with Sundown here. You ask such a simpleton question without even bothering to set your User CP to show your location, but still expect something beyond the obvious "go to a steel supplier"? You didn't mention that you own a shipping company either, so it's reasonable to assume you don't want your supplies sent by some kind of mail. OK, I'll play... "I like to check dumpsters whenever I'm near one; it's amazing what good stuff I find.""I know a few shady fellows on the other side of town; I just let them know what I need and it shows up within a few days, no questions asked. Price is always right too.""My brother-in-law does favors for Al Gore. He told Al that I was a greenie and needed a bunch of cheap steel for some ecoprojects, so good old Al got Harry Reed to (***) nationalize a small Chicago steelyard and then transferred title to BIL, so now my tubes are all free...."
Reply:I count 13 replies with helpful / regular answers, including my own."Nanny nanny boo boo, I have a secret and I'm not going to tell you."Someone Last edited by RodJ; 04-26-2012 at 03:46 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by RodJI count 13 replies with helpful / regular answers, including my own."Nanny nanny boo boo, I have a secret and I'm not going to tell you."Please, reconsider and let us know your secret supplier!Someone
Reply:Originally Posted by Jon KInstead of being jerks sitting online making fun...I went and found a good online supplier who ships anywhere.  I got 10 ft of 304L sch 10 1.25 pipe shipped to my house for $88.  I'll keep the link to myself though since you know, google and yellowpages and all.Of course I can go to a "metal supplier" except 9 out of the 10 I have called said "Yeah its $5/ft ..."  I am like wow ok sweet I'll take 10 ft!  "We only do 50+ ft deliveries..."Oh.Right.But yeah go ahead be jerks on the internet if that's what you need to get your rocks off!The best part is you talk to me like I am some moron.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=112901There's another guy asking the same question.And another guy just below this thread asking about bushing pipe.We're all just so stupid.
Reply:http://www.steelsupplylp.com/Originally Posted by Oldiron2You continue to make my point with each new post here. As I said before, you asked an open-ended question and wanted us all to guess what you really wanted; you have inadvertently added some of the originally-missing information in each new post, while proving yourself to be the jerk and moron you refer to by your reaction to the comments about your own shortcomings here. In the post you cited above, the OP at least gives his location and states he has looked in his area with no good effects. That's far more than you stated when you started this thread.BTW, the last time I got something like that piece of SS pipe you just bought, it was Free... and no, I won't tell you where either....'cause I don't remember and there wouldn't be another there even if I did.
Reply:Originally Posted by Jon KCommon - meaning not specific.  Is there a chain of metal stores?  Is there an online depot?  I commonly use summit racing for buying AN fittings.  Sure, there are local speed shops but its commonly cheaper to buy online.  Hell, even A-1 fittings is local to me and I still buy through summit because they're cheaper!  I guess "common" wasn't obvious enough.  I figure there's a metal shop some where in Philadelphia, but I also know that they won't really cater to what I want.  I am not a pro welder (or pretend to be like some others on here) - I don't need 50 linear feat of schedule pipe.
Reply:Originally Posted by Jon KI don't know what's so confusing about "is there any common place for buying..."Common - meaning not specific.  Is there a chain of metal stores?  Is there an online depot?  I commonly use summit racing for buying AN fittings.  Sure, there are local speed shops but its commonly cheaper to buy online.  Hell, even A-1 fittings is local to me and I still buy through summit because they're cheaper!  I guess "common" wasn't obvious enough.  I figure there's a metal shop some where in Philadelphia, but I also know that they won't really cater to what I want.  I am not a pro welder (or pretend to be like some others on here) - I don't need 50 linear feat of schedule pipe.If you got a 10' length of 304L schedule pipe then good on you - I don't expect hand outs, but I don't expect being treated like a total idiot, either.
Reply:Originally Posted by KelvinDon't they DELIVER in a big metropolis like Philly? Why can't they just drop it off at your house (or with a neighbor)? Or in the parking lot of your office? We have the technology...
Reply:Google Reyerson Steel, there page has a locations tab you can put in your zip and viola they have one in your state.Very competitive prices but you have to spend 250$ min. Plan your projects and save money.
Reply:I buy from the local supplier, I have a good business relationship with them and get awesome prices.But then I don't have an attitude with them either. If you talk to real people in person like you do on here then you will be charged accordingly. For online sources I have used Speedymetals.Tim Beeker.
Reply:Originally Posted by tnjindI buy from the local supplier, I have a good business relationship with them and get awesome prices.But then I don't have an attitude with them either. If you talk to real people in person like you do on here then you will be charged accordingly. For online sources I have used Speedymetals.
Reply:What finish are you looking for on the pipe? Is it pipe or tube? Your original post said tube, I incorrectly assumed you wanted square tube.I also assume you want DOM or seamless?And what I meant about attitude on here vs. in person is for all internet users, including myself. We tend to type more attitude via keyboard then we do face to face.Tim Beeker.
Reply:Originally Posted by tnjindWhat finish are you looking for on the pipe? Is it pipe or tube? Your original post said tube, I incorrectly assumed you wanted square tube.I also assume you want DOM or seamless?And what I meant about attitude on here vs. in person is for all internet users, including myself. We tend to type more attitude via keyboard then we do face to face.
Reply:Originally Posted by Jon KThis new project is 304L schedule 10 in 1.25, which I've also got on the way now.
Reply:Originally Posted by ShappaDid you buy it online? Because i need the same thing
Reply:Sorry I just saw this.I'm not that far from you in Bucks. Mild steel, I usually hit Finkels over in Lambertville NJ just over the old bridge from New Hope Pa. if I need small quantities. I was there yesterday picking up 5' of 1x3" rect tube for a project. Most times I go over to Jersey and hit Joseph Fazzio's in Glassboro South Jersey if I need any real quantity. They have a ton of surplus and used tools as well. Well worth the trip. Plan on spending a few hours browsing their surplus tools/ supplies. The new store has just about anything constrctuion related you need.http://www.shopjfi.com/I forget who I used a few years back in Bensalem for steel. I think it was Pennsylvania Steel.. I've used Hoover Steel out towards Pheonixville Pa in the past as well. A friend recently suggested Met-L-Center in Warminster Pa, but I haven't had a chance to stop in there yet.Stainless, I deal with Penn Stainless up in Quakertown Pa. I used to have it delivered where I used to work, but now I usually just order it and pick it up myself.Alum, Pierce Alum in Warminster. They are right on Jacksonville Rd off Street Rd across for where the old hanger was at NADC. Though the last few times I picked up what I needed either at Fazzio's or Finkels because I only needed a few feet.I will agree with the other guys, I'd add your location to your User CP so we all have an idea where you are at all the time. If I'd known you were local, I'd have paid a bit more attention to the thread and probably answered sooner..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Originally Posted by Jon KAnd now I know why you're a grumpy old man.  You know everything.Get off the internet you're ruining it.I ask welding questions. You have threads about "Is WeldingWeb slow to 'react' "Herp derp.Needless to say it does not surprise me that your visitor section in your profile has reactions to you talking sh** roflAnd by the way, about 16,000 of my posts on the BMW forum are in my build thread.Good try though.I also created a forum for DTA Fast ECU programming, wiring, installation, and work for a defense contractor and apply MIL and NASA wiring practices.  Feel free to eat your own foot.I can look in the yellow pages (rofl do people still get that?) but that doesn't tell me who preferred vendors are.  In fact, there are likely internet resources cheaper than "the guy in yellow pages".  That's why I asked.  Now go back to starting fights and cleaning  moth balls out of your old man closet.I just searched for posts by you and got PAGES full of negative, harassing, and insulting comments/posts.  Every forum has someone like you.  Now that I start to remember reading here a couple years ago... I remember you.  You haven't changed.Must suck to be so miserable, jesus!And now I know why you have 2,500 posts on here ROFL
Reply:I have not met the man personally, as you must have, so I can not say that he is or is not a welder. But he has contributed alot to this site and has given very valuable info, I don't know so much that you have.Tim Beeker.
Reply:Originally Posted by KelvinDon't they DELIVER in a big metropolis like Philly? Why can't they just drop it off at your house (or with a neighbor)? Or in the parking lot of your office? We have the technology...