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I'm looking for a few 2' pieces of 3/4" square steel bar. Is there anyone around that will cater to a small guy like me? I tried Research Alloys but they only had stainless in 3/4" and I need something that will be more easily machinable.
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Where to buy steel stock in Columbus
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groundrules
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will Fortin iron works sell raw material? I dunno. Might be worth a call. I'd be curious as to what you find out.
Posted 1 year ago # -
lifeliberty
Here
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I've seen metal stock at Lowes.
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Lakee911
Clintonville (South)
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I was going to recommend Research Alloys, but you tried them already. They specialize in non-ferrus materials, IIRC, but sometimes one gets lucky there. Fortin should have it though. That's typically where I go for lally columns, I beams, channels, etc. I think they would have square stock.
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Bristol Bar
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Fortin for sure; my only complaint is that they are not the quickest, so make sure to plan ahead when dealing with them.
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groundrules
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Lakee911
Clintonville (South)
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groundrules wrote >>
Bristol Bar wrote >>
Fortin for sure; my only complaint is that they are not the quickest, so make sure to plan ahead when dealing with them.and, if you work a regular job it's nearly impossible to catch them when they're open.
I haven't found them to be not quick, but their hours do suck.
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Chris Sherman
East Franklinton
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GW_Justice
Grandview Hts.
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Seconding the complaint about prices at Fortin (well, they were high, maybe not outrageous). But they did have a good selection, and it was simple to buy and pickup from the stock they have on hand.
I wonder if a scrap yard or metal recyclers would have better prices? They might not have exactly what you need but I would guess the price would be better.
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Chris Sherman
East Franklinton
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GW_Justice wrote >>
Seconding the complaint about prices at Fortin (well, they were high, maybe not outrageous). But they did have a good selection, and it was simple to buy and pickup from the stock they have on hand.
I wonder if a scrap yard or metal recyclers would have better prices? They might not have exactly what you need but I would guess the price would be better.for shits and giggles i had them quote me a price for 6 4" columns 1/4" sidewall 15' long. fortins price was 92 dollars higher per column than columbus pipe and metal. fortins is good for the DIY person but for the professional there are much better resources in town. fortin does alot of fabrication, steel sales is not a huge part of their business.
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groundrules
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my guess is there's a big difference between bar stock (like 3/4" x 2' stuff in question) versus building components (like the columns). Fortin does a lot with small stuff- fences, tables, etc. and less with building components, right? might account for different pricing experiences.
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Lakee911
Clintonville (South)
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Chris Sherman wrote >>
GW_Justice wrote >>
Seconding the complaint about prices at Fortin (well, they were high, maybe not outrageous). But they did have a good selection, and it was simple to buy and pickup from the stock they have on hand.
I wonder if a scrap yard or metal recyclers would have better prices? They might not have exactly what you need but I would guess the price would be better.for shits and giggles i had them quote me a price for 6 4" columns 1/4" sidewall 15' long. fortins price was 92 dollars higher per column than columbus pipe and metal. fortins is good for the DIY person but for the professional there are much better resources in town. fortin does alot of fabrication, steel sales is not a huge part of their business.
They gave me a quote to fabricate some lallies about 3 years ago for $85/ea which I thought was very reasonable. I ended up using a 4x6 PT for $16 or something instead. I had them deliver a couple of long C8's that needed shop work (notches, holes) and they gave me a great price, even delivered. I really like them, but again the hours do suck. I'll have to try Columbus Pipe next time perhaps.
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Chris Sherman
East Franklinton
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groundrules wrote >>
my guess is there's a big difference between bar stock (like 3/4" x 2' stuff in question) versus building components (like the columns). Fortin does a lot with small stuff- fences, tables, etc. and less with building components, right? might account for different pricing experiences.from what i understand of the industry steel is sold by weight. cut charges apply aswell if you need it chopped. at least thats how i have always paid for it.
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rory
NW Short North
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Chris Sherman wrote >>
groundrules wrote >>
my guess is there's a big difference between bar stock (like 3/4" x 2' stuff in question) versus building components (like the columns). Fortin does a lot with small stuff- fences, tables, etc. and less with building components, right? might account for different pricing experiences.from what i understand of the industry steel is sold by weight. cut charges apply aswell if you need it chopped. at least thats how i have always paid for it.
I've always got it by weight and cut charge too. Another good place is Suburban Steel in Gahanna. I've always gotten totally professional treatment even though I'm just the DIYer that wants a single piece of steel. I appreciate that when it appears the bulk of their business is obviously by the truckload.
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Lakee911
Clintonville (South)
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Where can I or where can you? :)
Try these guys: http://www.metaldecksupply.com/services/
What are you building?
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