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Here in the Denver area, we have Alreco (aluminum recycling company) that handles multi tons of "scrap aluminum" as well as some new, and a little brass.
Their scrap is what I call dream city for old scroungers like me. Mostly remnants from machine shops. You want a hunk of 18" diameter 4" wall 6061 tubing?
or just a piece of 2 x 3 x 24 bar, or sheet stock, or 8" dia. x 18" long round. Here's a picture of one of their racks.I usually just dig through the racks to find chunks of stuff to whittle away at. They also stock a large amount of new aluminum stock and will cut it to length for you. Probable an acre or two to wander around in. I can't believe that there aren't a lot of this kind of a place hiding all across the country. There is also another place up in the Boulder CO area. You might check around for recyclers in the phone book or online.
Grumpy
Their scrap is what I call dream city for old scroungers like me. Mostly remnants from machine shops. You want a hunk of 18" diameter 4" wall 6061 tubing?
or just a piece of 2 x 3 x 24 bar, or sheet stock, or 8" dia. x 18" long round. Here's a picture of one of their racks.I usually just dig through the racks to find chunks of stuff to whittle away at. They also stock a large amount of new aluminum stock and will cut it to length for you. Probable an acre or two to wander around in. I can't believe that there aren't a lot of this kind of a place hiding all across the country. There is also another place up in the Boulder CO area. You might check around for recyclers in the phone book or online.
Grumpy