Where do you get welding supplies and metals

[H2o]

Hey all,

Was wondering where everyone got there metal from around here for welding projects. I am familiar with Potomac Steel in Springfield, VA but they seemed a bit pricey.

Are there also any scrap yards that sell metals?

Also, Any good stores for welding supplies?

Thanks.

 

[splitrock]

Welding supplies I get from Roberts Oxygen on Redland Rd. in Rockville/ Derwood. For metal I have been hacking up an old 40 that I have or going to Mongomery Scrap on Southlawn Dr. in Rockville. Standard Supplies in Gaithersburg also sells sheets. Hope this helps.

 

[Thornton]

welding supplies Arcet, Euclid Ave Manassas Park

metal Arlington Iron Works, Euclid Ave Manassas

scrap, anything I can scrounge from the iron workers on the job
( most of the time too large for what I need )

 

[H2o]

welding supplies Arcet, Euclid Ave Manassas Park

metal Arlington Iron Works, Euclid Ave Manassas

scrap, anything I can scrounge from the iron workers on the job
( most of the time too large for what I need )

hummm. do you have any 3/8" plate for your work?

 

[Thornton]

hummm. do you have any 3/8" plate for your work?

3/8 X ??

also you may want to check

BMG Metals Inc. Manassas

EJ Enterprises Glen Burnie

 

[kulangot]

Tom I could use some I beam to build a frame for my plate press brake

To ad to this post Arcet is great and BandR welding in md is good. Roberts is not so great.

There is a great steel supplier in capital heights called Posner Industries.

 

[H2o]

3/8 X ??

also you may want to check

BMG Metals Inc. Manassas

EJ Enterprises Glen Burnie

12". i want to make some brackets for the rear disk brakes on my 40. If you got a beam, we can cut it out the pieces. If I can get the metal for free, i was going to try my hand at making them for the fun of it. otherwise, i will just buy them online.