If you live in the midwest, have a look at the "value packs" from
metalexpress.net. If you live near one of their stores, you can order on
the web and then pick it up. If you need to have it shipped, it might not
be worth it.

"User Example" wrote in message
m...
Just got a chinese mini mill and want to play with it. Any hints on where
to find scrap metal to work with like aluminum? I looked online and found
a 2" x 2" x 6" piece of aluminum and it was around $90. That's a lot of
money to spend to make an ashtray.

So, if you have any ideas how I can have fun with my new hobby and not go
broke I'd like to hear.

Thanks,
Gary