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How much for angle iron?
MikeR - 11/5/07 at 11:50 AM

Going to make an additional bench for the office, sorry garage.

How much is a reasonable price for angle iron to make the frame from?

Intention is to put it on wheels and hide engines beneth it. Got the work top from a friends kitchen, just need the metal / wheels / time now.


flak monkey - 11/5/07 at 11:51 AM

IMO you would be better off building it from 50x25mm box, be a lot sturdier.

Not much help was it?

David


Hammerhead - 11/5/07 at 12:03 PM

whats wrong with wood?

.......also not much help


MikeR - 11/5/07 at 01:12 PM

haven't got either the wood or the 50x25mm

i assumed angle would be cheaper & it would mean i get to play with my aldi special arc welder!

50mmx25mm ..... so whats the rough cost per m?


flak monkey - 11/5/07 at 01:18 PM

I think when we ordered some a few months back it was about £15-20 for a 6.5 metre length of 50x25x1.5mm. Phone one of the local steel stockholders and ask


NS Dev - 16/5/07 at 08:33 PM

Bloody hell Mike build the car not benches!!!

Anyway, with another bench there'll vbe no room for ther effing car


MikeR - 16/5/07 at 09:08 PM



the plan is to lose the engine stand and make a bench to go over the engine that is under the stand - therefore increasing the amount of space i have.

Have to admit, keep thinking why am i fooling myself i'll ever finish the car

then again, i've got the whole weekend to myself - think i've just decided i'm spending it in the garage

[Edited on 16/5/07 by MikeR]


macdave69 - 17/5/07 at 06:25 AM

Just bought some yesterday from AC steels in Burton on Trent
18 metres 40x40
12 metres 25x25

came to £45

He also offered ALL the ERW for a Roadster, for £70, so well worth a visit

Mention my name I might get more discount next time