Hi, I live in the Boston area and I'm trying to find a steel suppler that can provide mild steel for hobby welding. I can go through my job, but we only put in orders every couple of months so it's not very convenient. Also, the few suppliers I've found only sell in bulk. So if anyone knows where I can angle irons, flat bars, sheets, etc... by the piece it would greatly appreciated. Thanks
They will sell any quantity of metal and even cut it to size - my experience has been that their prices are not wildly out of line for single pieces of full length stock compared to buying singles where you have to buy a minimum. They also may have sizes that ordinary places consider odd. I was looking for 5/8 square 16 gauge and was told it would have to be shipped in from Houston (to Dallas) by my nearest supplier and found it in stock at MetalSM. But check if you get something odd - the 5/8 cost more than 3/4 at both places and MetalSM actually gave me 3/4 but took it back even though I had cut it. Also check the regular steel suppliers in your area as well as retail welders metal supply places.
