Thread: Metal availability

Hello metal heads. Just between you and I all those woodworkers are just pussies - metals where its at


Before I get on the plane for the last time and take up roots in Aus I was wondering how hard it is to get short length of brass in round, square, hex... Up here we have a place called the metal supermarket where anyone can buy darn near anything in any length for a reasonable price. What I am specifically looking for is 50mm dia x 300mm length solid brass round stock. Would that be hard to find and should I load up before I come down.

Hi Mathew
Brass is not a problem , there are plenty of places that specialise in
non ferous metals.
Where in Australia are you moving to ?
You will have to get used to how flat it is out here our highest mountain is 6000 ft
Regards

Wots metal.?? :confused:


Matt. Root is slang for making love here, so Id be carefull where your putting your roots down..........:eek:

Al

Originally Posted by ozwinner

Wots metal.?? :confused:


Al

a.) stuff they make planes/jointers from
b.) a form of music

Matthew,
50mm diam brass is no probs at all.

It is basic enginneering stock and can be found in most major centers.
Where are you going to settle.?
We could give you a better idea if you could tell us. maybe one of the mob here may live close by and welcome you with a few cool lagers. We are known to enjor a beer or two on warm days.

Welcome to Aus mate !
Grahame Collins

Originally Posted by Grahame Collins

We are known to enjor a beer or two on warm days.

Mat's drawn the short straw! :eek: :eek: :eek: He's moving next to me, one of the rarest of Oz breeds, a non-drinker!

It's got advantages though, I get to drive everyone home!

P

In the great brown land you will find metal reasonably plentifull. Because we dig an awfull lot of it up here.
sereously near me george wesson & sone is the non ferous place.

Mathew, gooday to you me old m8, I live in BC will you tell me were is that metal supermarket you spoke of please.

Originally Posted by rupertbri

Mathew, gooday to you me old m8, I live in BC will you tell me were is that metal supermarket you spoke of please.

I live in Sidney - not far from Victoria

Here's a list of the stores in BC:

For more store information, click on the store links below. Burnaby
(604)293-1231
[email protected]5150-A Still Creek Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5C4E4Langley
(604) 513-9850
[email protected]"20059 92a Avenue, Unit 3"
Langley, BC V1M 3A5Nanaimo
(250) 751-2323
[email protected]2266 McGarrigle
Nanaimo, BC V9S 4M6Saanichton
(250) 544-4000
[email protected]2111 Keating Cross Road
Saanichton, BC V8M2A5

Originally Posted by ozwinner

Wots metal.?? :confused:


Matt. Root is slang for making love here, so Id be carefull where your putting your roots down..........:eek:

Al

I'll have to try that tonight and see if SWMBO wants to get to the "root" of the matter" (a saying that is common up here)

Originally Posted by bitingmidge

Mat's drawn the short straw! :eek: :eek: :eek: He's moving next to me, one of the rarest of Oz breeds, a non-drinker!

It's got advantages though, I get to drive everyone home!

P

Ya, didn't you say you were going to build a bedroom off your shop... When's breakfast at your house. Just so you know I like real maple syrup on my pancakes

Originally Posted by MathewA

Ya, didn't you say you were going to build a bedroom off your shop... When's breakfast at your house. Just so you know I like real maple syrup on my pancakes

I thought that was understood!

Hope you get used to WeetBix and Vegemite Toast really quickly.

P

Thank you Mathew will give all alooksee ,by the by don,t 4get your sun cream for trip down under, the best of british to you & yours. rupertbri.