I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

The only online steel stockist that I've found that delivers
(to Fife, postcode KY7) will do this for around a tenner, which is quite
reasonable. ( http://www.shop4steel.com/ )
And 150 delivery, which is rather silly.

(admittedly, 20 quid in many areas, which doesn't help me at all.)

Any thoughts?

"Ian Stirling" wrote in message
...
I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

The only online steel stockist that I've found that delivers
(to Fife, postcode KY7) will do this for around a tenner, which is quite
reasonable. ( http://www.shop4steel.com/ )
And 150 delivery, which is rather silly.

(admittedly, 20 quid in many areas, which doesn't help me at all.)

Any thoughts?

http://findit.scotsman.com/?location=Fife&lev3=1638

Ian Stirling wrote:
I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

The only online steel stockist that I've found that delivers
(to Fife, postcode KY7) will do this for around a tenner, which is
quite reasonable. ( http://www.shop4steel.com/ )
And 150 delivery, which is rather silly.

(admittedly, 20 quid in many areas, which doesn't help me at all.)

Any thoughts?

B&Q do stuff like this, although I only found it recently, so they may have
only just started it, failing that, a hardware store..forget online
considering it's only a metre...expect to pay £3.43p in B&Q, probably less
at a hardware store.

"Ian Stirling" wrote in message
...
I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

snip
Any thoughts?

http://www.mallardmetals.co.uk/

http://www.metal2models.btinternet.c...aloguemenu.htm

but don't ask for 10*12 _square_ bar. They'll send you to the stores
for a Long Weight. "Bright mild steel flat" is probably a better
starting point.

I've not checked their delivery charges.


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drugs began to take hold. I remember Ian Stirling
saying something like:

I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

The only online steel stockist that I've found that delivers
(to Fife, postcode KY7) will do this for around a tenner, which is quite
reasonable. ( http://www.shop4steel.com/ )
And 150 delivery, which is rather silly.

(admittedly, 20 quid in many areas, which doesn't help me at all.)

Any thoughts?

Look in YP and find a farmers' supply store. Farmers need bits of steel
quite often for repairing gates, machinery, etc. Even if you're in a
town, there's bound to be one somewhere within car distance.
--

Dave

Ian Stirling wrote:

The only online steel stockist that I've found that delivers
(to Fife, postcode KY7) will do this for around a tenner, which is quite
reasonable. ( http://www.shop4steel.com/ )
And 150 delivery, which is rather silly.

Have shop4steel deliver it for £20 to a friend/relative south of the
border, and then have them post it up to you?

Autolycus wrote:

"Ian Stirling" wrote in message
...
I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

snip
Any thoughts?

http://www.mallardmetals.co.uk/

http://www.metal2models.btinternet.c...aloguemenu.htm

but don't ask for 10*12 _square_ bar. They'll send you to the stores
for a Long Weight. "Bright mild steel flat" is probably a better
starting point.

Sorry, I should have been clearer - 10 * 12mm*1m square.

I think I'll end up phoning round and finding if anyone stocks it
locally in whole lengths, and turn up with a hacksaw.

Ian Stirling wrote:

Any thoughts?

Have you tried RS?

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Ian Stirling wrote in message
...
I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

The only online steel stockist that I've found that delivers
(to Fife, postcode KY7) will do this for around a tenner, which is quite
reasonable. ( http://www.shop4steel.com/ )
And 150 delivery, which is rather silly.

(admittedly, 20 quid in many areas, which doesn't help me at all.)

Any thoughts?

My nearest steel stockiest is 30miles away
It still works out much much cheaper for me to go and buy complete lengths
rather then pay for cutting and delivery.
Try yell.com


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"Ian Stirling" wrote in message
...
I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

The only online steel stockist that I've found that delivers
(to Fife, postcode KY7) will do this for around a tenner, which is quite
reasonable. ( http://www.shop4steel.com/ )
And 150 delivery, which is rather silly.

That is based on sending a lorry, probably their own, with the stuff in 20ft
lengths.

The weight would be about 12kg. Provided it has been cut to length, a local
carrier would probably pick that up for you for £10-£15. The cutting charge
will push the price up a bit though.

Colin Bignell

"Ian Stirling" wrote in message
...

I think I'll end up phoning round and finding if anyone stocks it
locally in whole lengths, and turn up with a hacksaw.

Our steel supplier is happy to cut lengths or to let Spouse do it, it makes
sense.

Mary

On Dec 11, 8:17 pm, "Phil L" wrote:
Ian Stirling wrote:
I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

The only online steel stockist that I've found that delivers
(to Fife, postcode KY7) will do this for around a tenner, which is
quite reasonable. (http://www.shop4steel.com/)
And 150 delivery, which is rather silly.

(admittedly, 20 quid in many areas, which doesn't help me at all.)

Any thoughts?

B&Q do stuff like this, although I only found it recently, so they may have
only just started it, failing that, a hardware store..forget online
considering it's only a metre...expect to pay £3.43p in B&Q, probably less
at a hardware store.

They've done it for some years, at least in the bigger stores.

Also try model engineering suppliers. I was going to suggest Chronos
but they only do 12" lengths.

MBQ

John Rumm wrote:
Ian Stirling wrote:

Any thoughts?

Have you tried RS?

Yes, they apparantly only stock 18 carat steel.

Ian Stirling wrote:
I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

The only online steel stockist that I've found that delivers
(to Fife, postcode KY7) will do this for around a tenner, which is quite
reasonable. ( http://www.shop4steel.com/ )
And 150 delivery, which is rather silly.

(admittedly, 20 quid in many areas, which doesn't help me at all.)

Any thoughts?

You could try contacting this guy:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Crazy-Parts

who will sell you 500mm lengths, but I note the aluminium bar can be
supplied up to 2m so you may be able to get longer steel lengths too.
Delivery is quoted per order.

Alternatively, contact a local high school or tech college and see if
you can find out where the metalwork shop gets its supplies.

(I am looking out of my window at 4-7m lengths of 483x305 "bar", but
you might have to bring your own fork-lift and suitably large car, and
then draw it yourself...]

--
"Smash forehead on keyboard to continue"

John Laird wrote:
Ian Stirling wrote:
I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

The only online steel stockist that I've found that delivers
(to Fife, postcode KY7) will do this for around a tenner, which is quite
reasonable. ( http://www.shop4steel.com/ )
And 150 delivery, which is rather silly.

(admittedly, 20 quid in many areas, which doesn't help me at all.)

Any thoughts?

You could try contacting this guy:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Crazy-Parts

who will sell you 500mm lengths, but I note the aluminium bar can be
supplied up to 2m so you may be able to get longer steel lengths too.
Delivery is quoted per order.

I saw him.
Unfortunately, at 30 quid a meter, and I need 20m, it's by far cheaper
to pay the 150 delivery!
(I'm not sure that there isn't some reason that his is worth it - just
that whatever it is isn't worth it over any other steel)
He does have interesting stuff, and some of it is reasonably priced.

Alternatively, contact a local high school or tech college and see if
you can find out where the metalwork shop gets its supplies.

Hmm, that's a good idea.

(I am looking out of my window at 4-7m lengths of 483x305 "bar", but
you might have to bring your own fork-lift and suitably large car, and
then draw it yourself...]

Tempting.
I think I'd really need a rolling mill though

Ian Stirling wrote:
John Laird wrote:

(I am looking out of my window at 4-7m lengths of 483x305 "bar", but
you might have to bring your own fork-lift and suitably large car, and
then draw it yourself...]

Tempting.
I think I'd really need a rolling mill though

We have one of those too, but I'm not sure if they work along the B&Q
style lines of bringing your raw material along and waiting for it to
be cut to size. Sadly.

[I calculated the weight of a 1m strip of 12.5mm square section at
about 1kg, does that sound right ? I would've thought shipping 10kg
wasn't the most difficult task - tape them together and stick a plastic
cap on each end to protect other packages and Robert's your Dad's
brother. That little lot would cost somewhat under a tenner coming out
of the mill, by the way.]

--
"Multitasking: Reading in the bathroom"

John Laird wrote:
Ian Stirling wrote:
John Laird wrote:

(I am looking out of my window at 4-7m lengths of 483x305 "bar", but
you might have to bring your own fork-lift and suitably large car, and
then draw it yourself...]

Tempting.
I think I'd really need a rolling mill though

We have one of those too, but I'm not sure if they work along the B&Q
style lines of bringing your raw material along and waiting for it to
be cut to size. Sadly.

[I calculated the weight of a 1m strip of 12.5mm square section at
about 1kg, does that sound right ? I would've thought shipping 10kg
wasn't the most difficult task - tape them together and stick a plastic
cap on each end to protect other packages and Robert's your Dad's
brother. That little lot would cost somewhat under a tenner coming out
of the mill, by the way.]

Yeah - I realised I need some more stuff - 20mm*20mm square hollow
section too, for it to run in. So that tips it towards wandering along
somewhere with a hacksaw, or more likely small genny + angle grinder.

Thanks.

Ian Stirling wrote:
John Laird wrote:


(I am looking out of my window at 4-7m lengths of 483x305 "bar", but
you might have to bring your own fork-lift and suitably large car, and
then draw it yourself...]

Tempting.
I think I'd really need a rolling mill though

Never turn down an excuse for a new tool Even if it is a bit on the
large side.


NT

Ian Stirling wrote:
I'm looking for say 10*12mm*1m square bar. (I don't especially care
about what sort of steel, it's a rail to run bearings on, and won't be
stressed)

The only online steel stockist that I've found that delivers
(to Fife, postcode KY7) will do this for around a tenner, which is quite
reasonable. ( http://www.shop4steel.com/ )
And 150 delivery, which is rather silly.

(admittedly, 20 quid in many areas, which doesn't help me at all.)

Any thoughts?

Edinburgh suppliers, Brown and Clegg at Sighthill, be aware of £20
minimum charge, if it costs less than £20 they just charge you the 20
and don`t tell you, not the most friendly.

Blakes in South Fort Street;

http://www.metal-centre.co.uk

Cant remember name in Broxburn, generally cheapest, will ask and post
when have the name.

Adam

wrote:
Ian Stirling wrote:
John Laird wrote:


(I am looking out of my window at 4-7m lengths of 483x305 "bar", but
you might have to bring your own fork-lift and suitably large car, and
then draw it yourself...]

Tempting.
I think I'd really need a rolling mill though

Never turn down an excuse for a new tool Even if it is a bit on the
large side.

A tad. Although the rod mill is shorter than the bloom and billet mill
which is the best part of a mile long. You might need to get BCO
approval before erecting it in your back garden.

--
"There is always a way, and it usually doesn't work."

Lothian Steel, Bathgate not Broxburn:

Tel: (01506) 633500
Fax: (01506) 633648

Birniehill Whitburn Road
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 2HR

Adam