wrote:

I wish. I went to three steel yards that day. The best I could do was
a 20 ft length for $18 provided I bought 6 of them (minimum $100
sale). If I bought it from the dealer they sell to, the price doubles
after cutting. Not that they had any...

I guess I'm lucky that I've got a local steel merchant (
http://www.coyotesteel.com/ ) with a "no minimum order" policy. Really
friendly, and they're always happy to get me whatever I need, even when they
are busy supplying large orders for the big guys.

Jon