Aluminum checker plate WTB

[turbo mulcher]

want to put some stone guards on the front of a trailer need some 1/8 inch thick I would by a sheet if that is the cheaper way. Anybody have any connections?

[dewalt18]

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/calgary/

[royal coachman]

try Ryerson in Calgary, Russel Metals Calgary, or ASA Alloys in Edmonton

[Xbolt7mm]

Originally Posted by royal coachman

try Ryerson in Calgary, Russel Metals Calgary, or ASA Alloys in Edmonton

Ryersons is the cheapest put but there is a minimum and its a lot more than a sheet of checker plate and u need an account which they will do. Calgary aluminum is more money per piece but there isn’t a minimum.

[Dubious]

Most sheetmetal shops/suppliers should be able to get what you want and even plasma cut it for you. Being in Calgary I would call Rosedale, Alggin or Ecco.

[turbo mulcher]

Thanks Guys, gives me some places to look

[CBintheNorth]

If you were up here I would order you a sheet.
My recommendation is to go 4' high.
A 4'×10' of 1/8 Aluminum Checker should cost you about $320-$360
1/16" material would be $200-$240.
The lower of the 2 prices is what one would pay with an account, ordering a single sheet.
1/16" will be much easier to wrap around corners, but will show every ding.
I think they make a 12GA or 14GA which would be a good balance.
I would recommend walking into a fab shop that offers shearing and breaking and see if they'll order one for you.
Metal Supermarkets should be avoided at all costs unless you are only buying a tiny piece. They are Super Expensive.

[ChickakooKookoo]

I'm in Edmonton. I run a steel distribution centre. This is today's price for Alum check plate - 4x10's -

1/16"/14GA = $101.00
1/8" - #192.00
3/16' - $280.00
1/4" - $370.70


We would have a minimum order of 4 or 5 sheets at that price. If you're paying more than that PM me.

[dewalt18]

I see now you’re in Calgary. Shoot me a pm and I’ll see if I can help you out

[creeky]

Originally Posted by CBintheNorth

If you were up here I would order you a sheet.
My recommendation is to go 4' high.
A 4'×10' of 1/8 Aluminum Checker should cost you about $320-$360
1/16" material would be $200-$240.
The lower of the 2 prices is what one would pay with an account, ordering a single sheet.
1/16" will be much easier to wrap around corners, but will show every ding.
I think they make a 12GA or 14GA which would be a good balance.
I would recommend walking into a fab shop that offers shearing and breaking and see if they'll order one for you.
Metal Supermarkets should be avoided at all costs unless you are only buying a tiny piece. They are Super Expensive.

No kidding-they used to be civilized in their pricing, but now you get hosed even on their end cuts.



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[pa_of_6]

Originally Posted by dewalt18

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/calgary/

Metal supermarket... bring ur vasoline... or that new all natural ky jelly!!

Them folks are expensive


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[buckbrush]

Originally Posted by pa_of_6

Metal supermarket... bring ur vasoline... or that new all natural ky jelly!!

Them folks are expensive


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I tried checking some prices online. From what came up it looks like they wanted $120 for a 10' piece of plain 2" X 1/4" steel flat bar (A36) I think I pay 1.30 a foot....

[BADBOY]

How big of pieces you looking for, may have some kicking around the shop,1/8 checker plate,will look tomorrow if that's ok

[Fish along]

I have 12 pieces 3/ 16 3ft x 2ft ,for 400dollars .

[turbo mulcher]

I need 2 pieces 36 inch by 29 inch or a larger piece and I can cut it 1/8 or thiner

Thanks