garden / patio furniture metal sources?

admin

Hey all I'm looking to make patio furniture but am having trouble finding where to buy those thin gauge "crimped"?tube rectangle steel that's commonly used in patio furniture. Any idea where to buy this or at least what its referred too? The local yard has no idea and only has the tube rectangle steelAny posts of lawn furniture you've made or tips would be appreciated Sorry if this is in the wrong section.
Reply:most steel yards are going to carry 16 ga as their thinnest tube. not sure what you mean about crimped. try glendale steel, davis salvage - assholes but they are close to me or industrial metals - great showroom with swatches of all their tubing.
Reply:The only thin rectangular tube that I've seen "crimped in patio furniture is aluminum.
Reply:You won't be able to compete with Home Depot, Wally World etc.It is just the truth.Even the more robust Solid Rod decorative patio furniture is priced pretty cheap compared to what it would cost the average Shop/Hobby dude to purchase raw stock and fabricate the same stuff.You really need to make custom one off stuff... but can you post up a Pic of the crimped tubing on the patio Furniture ?Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Hey bobjenkins,Here's a source that may fill your needs for decorative materials.Dennyhttp://www.kingmetals.com/Home.aspxComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1You won't be able to compete with Home Depot, Wally World etc.It is just the truth.Even the more robust Solid Rod decorative patio furniture is priced pretty cheap compared to what it would cost the average Shop/Hobby dude to purchase raw stock and fabricate the same stuff.
Reply:Originally Posted by yorkiepapHey bobjenkins,Here's a source that may fill your needs for decorative materials.Dennyhttp://www.kingmetals.com/Home.aspx