On Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:06:39 -0600, "Pete C."
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I need two pieces of aluminum 2" thick and 6" in diameter...or a
piece(s) I can get that size out of. If you have any; price to 76044?

These will be wheel spacers for a garden tractor so alloy or temper is
not important. I can find lots of 1" but the smallest 2" so far is 4'
x 6'.

That's expensive stuff for garden tractor wheel spacers. I'd be looking
to fab them out of steel and probably not a solid piece either, like two
disks of 1/2" plate with some turned tubular spacers between and welded.
The extra weight vs. AL would likely be a benefit for the application as
well.

Why so expensive? You can buy ready made spacers for cars; 4 for $120
complete with studs and nuts. 1/2"-20 studs. I need 7/16"-14.

I collect and restore vintage garden tractors. Newest is 1983 model.
I've had dual rear lugs for 20 years on my working tractor.

I'm building a custom tractor to pull the others in parades. I finally
found some 12" x 12" wheels but need to move them out to clear the
frame.

I could build up something out of steel but I'm also adding disc
brakes. It needs to be pretty true.

I chose aluminum because of my machining capabilities. Mini mill and
6" craftsman lathe.