Where do I find...

By Computer123 Date 03-31-2005 22:26

hey im wondering where i could find 2" steel square tubing around a store thats most likely by minneapolis/st. paul region anyways i dont wanna order it cuz shipping is like 40$ and dont wanna do that. so i was wondering where would i get it at a store im just soouth of minneapolis/st. paul that region thx for help

By JTMcC

Date 03-31-2005 22:49

In your Yellow Pages.

JTMcC.

By - Date 03-31-2005 23:02

Excellent answer. All he has to do is look under "steel" in the yellow pages. Mmmmmm... this was a toughie.

CM

By billvanderhoof (****)

Date 04-01-2005 05:25

I assume that the problem is that you only want a piece or two and the steel suppliers have high delivery charges on small orders. Often the steel companies will sell small quantities if you go there. Some welder/fabricators will sell at retail or would add your piece to their order for you. You will then have to wait until the order gets large enough to trigger delivery.
Bill

By jerrykroll (**)

Date 04-01-2005 14:30

See if there is a metal supermarket in your area

http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/

No minimum charge.

Good resource for small quantities of any metal.

By jwright650 (*****)

Date 04-01-2005 14:44

What wall thickness and lengths are you looking for?
John Wright

By - Date 04-01-2005 18:08

Further to Bill Vanderhoof's reply, you may want to try LeJeune Steel ( a fabricator) or Ryerson ( a steel supplier), both in the Twin Cities area.
Mankenberg