[NLRS] Source for Aluminum

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

http://www.fortdodgesteel.com/index.html says they sell aluminum but its 
not in their products list. Time to ask for a quote. They say no minimum 
and free delivery (on their schedule). New owners in 2009 may have 
changed their aluminum offerings.

Fastenal has no round aluminum tubing on line today.

One search turned up: 
http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/product_company_list.cfm?prod_code=178200&region=Iowa-IA 
but I take their Iowa business with a bucket of salt, probably none have 
nearby outlets so shipping is a severe problem.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 3/21/2011 12:52 PM, Donn wrote:
>
>
> Hi Mike.
>
> Years (and years) ago, I got a 16' (maybe 18'?) length of 2x1/4" 6061 Al tubing
> from
> Crow RIver Farm Equipt Co.
> 17685 53rd Street Northeast
> Rogers, MN 55374-9220
> (763) 428-4404
>
> I have no idea what the price was, nor do I recall if they had longer lengths
> availble.
>
> I looked for a web site, but found nothing other than business directory entries
> (above).  A phone call may be needed.
>
> I was going to use it as mast... but never got it put up.  I've used pieces of
> it since for other projects and only have 14' of it left as one piece.
>
> Good Luck.
>
> 73 Donn
> WA2VOI/0
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike - KM0T"<scsueepe at mtcnet.net>
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> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 5:40 PM
> Subject: [NLRS] Source for Aluminum
>
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> Thinking of building a 6M H-Frame.  Looking for 2" OD aluminum mast, 21 to
> 24' long, 3/16 to ¼" wall.
>
>
>
> Anyone have a good resource for this kind of material?
>
>
>
> Seems everywhere I see it in the ham retailers, is that shipping limitations
> keep them from selling it longer than 6 or 12'
>
>
>
> Any help or direction appreciated.
>
>
>
> 73
>
>
>
> Mike- KM0T
>
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