Mild Steel Flat Bar?

[Bo’sunParticipant @bosun58570]

Good morning,

I need some 1/16" x 1/4" Bright Mild Steel Flat Bar. I've tried searching with every combination, but to no avail. Any suggestions where I can source such material? A couple of 12" lengths will suffice.

Thank you.

[Bo’sunParticipant @bosun58570]

[Martin KyteParticipant @martinkyte99762]

At that thickness I would slice it from sheet material.

regards Martin

[Clive Brown 1Participant @clivebrown1]

Several ME suppliers stock this; eg. Reeves, Macc, but currently temporarily closed.

[Bo’sunParticipant @bosun58570]

Posted by Martin Kyte on 21/04/2020 09:12:00:

At that thickness I would slice it from sheet material.

regards Martin

Thank you Martin,

I had considered that, but the idea of straightening and finishing led me down the route of finished stock.

[WearyParticipant @weary]

M-machine supply that size (cut from sheet). They are still trading – or at least they were very recently. Giv'em a call??

Ah!  Postings crossed.  I now see that you have already considered that option.

Regards,

Phil.

 

Edited By Weary on 21/04/2020 09:39:43

[Dave DanielsParticipant @davedaniels93256]

Live Steam Models ( Little Eaton ) appear to list it on their cat. page 09/101. £1.00 / metre.

I believe they are trading postal only at the moment. Not sure of that or if it's from sheared sheet.

You could enquire 01332 830811.

D.

[Nick Clarke 3Participant @nickclarke3]

Macc Models are closed as you say, but the notice on the website says only for this week – Perhaps they may reopen soon enough for you?

[Clive Brown 1Participant @clivebrown1]

In my earlier post, I didn't mean to imply that Reeves was also shut, they appear to be still open, and were doing free p&p. Small section 1/16" BMS flat that I have purchased from them some years ago was not sheared strip. More recent purchase from MACC was also not sheared.

[old AlParticipant @oldal]

I had the same problem with the same size some years ago. If you want to come down to the wrong side of kent, i will sort you out with a couple of foot, but i wont post it at the moment.

[Bo’sunParticipant @bosun58570]

Posted by Clive Brown 1 on 21/04/2020 10:01:48:

In my earlier post, I didn't mean to imply that Reeves was also shut, they appear to be still open, and were doing free p&p. Small section 1/16" BMS flat that I have purchased from them some years ago was not sheared strip. More recent purchase from MACC was also not sheared.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Macc Models have just what I want. Guess I'll have to wait a week (or so). Oh well, on goes the kettle again.

[HollowpointParticipant @hollowpoint]

Damn, I just made a sizeable order from Macc. They weren't showing as closed when I ordered. Just a message saying there might be a delay. Wonder if I get my order. 😕

[egaParticipant @ega]

Posted by old Al on 21/04/2020 10:17:02:

… the wrong side of kent ,…

Just out of curiosity, do you mean the other side of the Wantsum?

[HopperParticipant @hopper]

You might be able to get ground flat stock, aka gauge plate, in that size. Lots on eBay and other suppliers.

[Frank GorseParticipant @frankgorse]

For that quantity gauge plate shouldn’t be too expensive,I think M Machine have it.

[old AlParticipant @oldal]

Yes im on the little island past the Wantsum. I thought we were so far away from the rest of the world, the corona virus wouldnt find us!

[egaParticipant @ega]

Posted by old Al on 21/04/2020 15:04:05:

Yes im on the little island past the Wantsum. I thought we were so far away from the rest of the world, the corona virus wouldnt find us!

Thanks and stay safe down there.

[kevin parrParticipant @kevinparr45029]

http://www.chronos.ltd.uk has a great section of metals

[Pete.Participant @pete-2]

Does anyone know what grade of flat mild bar reeves and macc supply? I can't see any description of this on their listings.

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

Posted by Pete. on 08/05/2020 01:43:19:

Does anyone know what grade of flat mild bar reeves and macc supply? I can't see any description of this on their listings.

Ask reeves or macc? I’m sure they should be able to advise – straight from the horse’s mouth, so to speak!

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