I found a local Metal supplier that sells Aluminum for $1.50/lb, but they do a much higher volume in steel. They also had Stainless for $1.95/lb - and a good bit of it too! Worth looking in your city for a large metal supplier like that. Also, check out
Metal Supermarkets and see if there is one local.
As for getting free stuff, I'll quote myself from another thread:
Originally Posted by JavaDog I actually made up some buiness cards that basically say I am a hobbiest that build robots/etc from scrap. The 'company' name on the card is Beauty Out of Trash and Surplus. 
I go into all sorts of companies, hand them my card, and tell them if they ever have any scrap/machines/electronics/computers/etc - give me a ring and I will haul it away for free. Save them the dumpster charge.
You have no idea how much cool stuff I have received this way. Most companies are pretty friendly. I also take all the extra pcs (Pentium Is and IIs mostly) and donate them to my local Salvation Army - if they are usable.
I highly recommend doing something like this in your area, if you have the vehicle and the space. But...get your own name! |