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WTD: Ali channel
coozer - 17/7/14 at 02:15 PM

Looking for 6 feet of U channel aluminum in size 1" x 1/2" x 1/2" light duty or 2/3mm thick.

Cheapest i can find is on the bay at around £25, that over £4/ft!

Trying to think of any household/car items I can make some out of....

Thanks,
Steve


PAUL FISHER - 17/7/14 at 02:58 PM

B&Q do a selection of aluminium, not sure if they do the size your but they do 2m lenghts

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/nails-screws-fixings-hardware/profile-metal-sheets-metal-rods/sheet_metal___profile_metal


[Edited on 19/05/04 by PAUL FISHER]


splitrivet - 17/7/14 at 06:21 PM

Wickes do it as well as B&Q.
Cheers,
Bob


RedAvon - 17/7/14 at 07:51 PM

"Trying to think of any household/car items I can make some out of "

The channel you screw to the wall to hold a shower screen glazed panel in place ?

Regards
Ian