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Best place to find metal online

Postby lstinthot » Wed May 07, 2014 12:51 pm

I am ready to order the 0.025" 4x12 6061 t6. I am plans building a sonex. I have been able to get most of my metal locally. So far the local guy is $300 greater than aircraft spruce.

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Re: Best place to find metal online

Postby falvarez » Wed May 07, 2014 1:17 pm

I got all my 4x12 sheets from Aircraft Spruce...they rolled them for shipping which had no effect on the 025 sheet, but the 032 was a little wavy. Keep in mind that AS gives a discount if you order a lot of sheets...I think it's about 10% off if you order 6 or more.

The thing that I liked best about ordering from AS was if I placed my order by 4:00 pm, the sheets were at my door the next morning...but I live about 6 hours away from them, so it may take longer for you.
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Re: Best place to find metal online

Postby lstinthot » Wed May 07, 2014 1:28 pm

That is the best quote so far. They are showing a 15% discount. Thanks. Will most likely order 14 sheets this afternoon.
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Re: Best place to find metal online

Postby Bryan Cotton » Wed May 07, 2014 2:54 pm

I have bought from Yarde before in CT. A buddy bought his 6061 from them and had it shipped to NY.
https://www.yarde.com/
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Re: Best place to find metal online

Postby Sonerai13 » Wed May 07, 2014 5:50 pm

Other places to check and compare prices:

Airparts, Inc. (www.airpartsinc.com)
Wicks Aircraft Supply (www.wicksaircraft.com)
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Re: Best place to find metal online

Postby lstinthot » Wed May 07, 2014 10:02 pm

Looks like Aircraftspurce is cheapest right now. Thank you for the replies.
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