Brass, aluminium and mild steel supplier

[M400 NBL]

Hi All,

Does anyone know of such a suppier?

I only need small quantities, 1/2 mtr or 1 mtr lengths of various sizes of flat bar to mill.

My usual suppliers, Metal and Plastic, have left a voicemail stating their opening hours....even during opening hours. I assume that they have been a victim of the recession.

Thanks in advance to anyone that can help. I have had enough with Googling for the time being!

Gary

[sparkyb999]

Aluminium;

Metalfast - 01793 767676
ASC - 01604 415036

Brass;

Same as above

Steel;

Smiths - 01767 604604

hope this helps.

[dilbert]

I'm fairly sure RS, do bar stock, gauge plate and so on. Not cheap though.

[M400 NBL]

sparkyb999 said:

Aluminium;

Metalfast - 01793 767676
ASC - 01604 415036

Brass;

Same as above

Steel;

Smiths - 01767 604604

hope this helps.

Thanks. I know of Metalfast but I don't think they do brass flat bar, only tube or solid round bar.

I will give Smiths a call.

Thanks again.

[M400 NBL]

dilbert said:

I'm fairly sure RS, do bar stock, gauge plate and so on. Not cheap though.

Cheers. RS do have a small selection of engineering materials, and tbh, they are not that expensive considering I could have it here in the morning. But they don't have the sizes (except 1) that I need.

[elster]

These guys are in Herts, and only supply in 10' lengths.

But if you ask them they should be able to help you.

[M400 NBL]

elster said:

These guys are in Herts, and only supply in 10' lengths.

But if you ask them they should be able to help you.

Cheers. Any chance of the contact details

[M400 NBL]

sparkyb999 said:

Aluminium;

Metalfast - 01793 767676
ASC - 01604 415036

Brass;

Same as above

Steel;

Smiths - 01767 604604

hope this helps.

Having checked their website, Smiths Metal seem to do everything I need.

Nice one

[sparkyb999]

no worries, glad i could help..

When you phone, ask for John or tracey! they are great and should hopefully help with you needs!

good luck!

[GreenV8S]

Have you had a scan through the local business directories? There are probably metal stock holders very close to you.

[EINSIGN]

Go into a local engineering/fabrication workshop, if they keep materials in stock for their own use they would probably sell you a length.

[honestbob]

Forget about metal stockists and find your nearest Precision Engineering Company or Engineering Machine Shop. They will have what you want or something very near to it in stock. Phone them first to see if they are prepared to do a small cash sale for a few bits and pieces.

How do I know?


Because if you were near me I would help you out with your requirements.

[elster]

M400 NBL said:

elster said:

These guys are in Herts, and only supply in 10' lengths.

But if you ask them they should be able to help you.

Cheers. Any chance of the contact details

How dumb do I seem now.

http://www.arenastock.co.uk/

Sorry.

[M400 NBL]

Thanks all.

[LordGrover]

Most stockholders have a scrap bin(s). If you have a bit of neck and offer to pop a few bob in the charity box many will let you have a rummage and take what you want so long as you don't take the piss.

[M400 NBL]

LordGrover said:

Most stockholders have a scrap bin(s). If you have a bit of neck and offer to pop a few bob in the charity box many will let you have a rummage and take what you want so long as you don't take the piss.

Thanks. I need a company to supply us on a regular basis. My toolmaker closed his business recently and so did his metal suppliers.

I've been on the blower this morning to Smiths in Horsham and am now waiting patiently for a call back.

Thanks again everyone. I can't believe I didn't think of asking PH straight away.

[gtr-gaz]

I can give a thumbs up for Smiths

It's not just steel they supply either. I had them make up some odd size brass kick plates recently. First class service too

btw, there warehouse in Biggleswade is absolutely huge!

[LordGrover]

Precision Profiles in Bristol? Probably a bit far off for you ...