Wanted: 2x8 rectangular tubing

[gkling01]

Looking for 2x8x3/16" rectangular steel tubing. Wanting to make bumpers out of this, so looking for pieces about 3' long. Maybe you've got some laying around and I can come get it out of the way for you. Maybe some of you know an inexpensive source in the Bay Area. Thanks in advance.

 

[ROKDWLR]

I'm getting ready to buy some 2x6 and 2x8 in .25 wall for bumpers and sliders. They make me ordering a 20' length of each so there will be extra. Probably 8' of 2x8 and 12' of 2x6. Also ordering a length of 1 1/2" x .25 wall tube.

 

[gkling01]

Thanks for the reply. Checked out your gallery...the bumpers on the red bronco are real nice, are you fabbing up something like that? That's pretty much what I'm going after. Are you ordering your metal from a place in Stockton? I left you a PM.

 

[SteveL]

If the metal place is close you may be able to get what you need from their scrap pile. Where I go you can buy the scrap pieces by the pound. It ends up quite a bit cheaper than buying 20" lengths. I bought enough 1/4" thick 4x6 for 2 bumpers for about $60.

 

[Doyle]

Check your area for dump truck bed builders. I got a good deal buying scrap 2x4 and 2x6 from one in my area.

 

[Mark]

www.onlinemetals.com

 

[gkling01]

Unfortunately most places that have scrap piles are closed on weekends. The dump truck builders or other fabrication shop is a good idea. Thanks guys.

 

[SteveL]

my metal supplier is open til like 2pm on saturdays. You may want to check. I go to M&K metals. I thik they have supply houses in other areas

 

[gkling01]

my metal supplier is open til like 2pm on saturdays. You may want to check. I go to M&K metals. I thik they have supply houses in other areas

Thanks, I'll check that out.