Steel type & online suppliers

[cirrusjock]

Hi

I have been trying to source the steel for my chassis and looking at online suppliers such as the metal store and parkers etc.

Does it need to be ERW as I struggle to find this on some sites. Can I just use mild steel box?

Also has anybody already compared these types of suppliers and found the cheapest?

Regards

[Talonmotorsport]

Not all online stores are kept up to date and don't always list what you want or need. best thing to do is find a steel stockist near you and give them a bell they don't bite.
I would go for either 1.6 or 2mm ERW as it folded to shape has flat sides, squarer corners and it is much easier to work with than 'Hot Roll section'.
A few days ago I payed £8.38 plus VAT for 6m length with 1.6mm wall.

Hot Rolled Section or HRS/C is extruded and although cheaper will be at least 2.5-3mm thick have rounded sides and large radious corners. It all so comes covered in a black scale that needs to be removed before it's welded.

You pays your money and make your choices.

[Joelove]

A few days ago I payed £8.38 plus VAT for 6m length with 1.6mm wall.

Wher did you get that from because that sounds very cheap, every price I get is over £15+vat per length?

Joe

[vmax1974]

I get it for that price at my local steel stockholders just have a look in the pages of yellow and have a call about

[martinl]

Ive just got an online quote for 7x6metre 25x25mm and 3x6metre 20x20mm, 2mm box section from Metals4u at Pontefract/Knottingley £212 delivered. Free delivery is included if u spend more than £75 or if in scotland its £150.

Is that reasonable or does that sound expensive?

[motomaniac]

for that price, why not speak to handy andy on here... its a bit more expensive, but you get it all cut to length....