"carl mciver" wrote in message
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"Richard W." wrote in message
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| I got to steel suppliers that also do custom cutting. They have a box of
| odds and ends and short bars 2 to 3' long. Last time I bought some it
was
25
| cents a pound and it's been a while since I have bought any. What's nice
is
| they often still have the paint on 1 end so you know just what you are
| buying. Just keep throwing pieces on the scale until your pocket book
can't
| handle any more.
|
| Richard W.

Which reminds me... How do I learn what colors mean what? Is there a
link I can stash away (to remember that I don't have when I'm at the
yard?)

Sadly, the color coding system of metals is not industry wide. Unless you
have the coding system from each particular mill and know from which mill
the material comes, you'll still be in the dark.

Harold