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Gooserider · 06-13-2003, 02:17 AM

I just found a good source for copper and other non-ferrous metals (they don't do any steel). It is an operation called "Metal Source" and is a division of Admiral Metals. It runs out of their warehouse in Woburn, MA. Phone # is 781-932-0482

I don't know if they do net or any other mail order, it seems to me like the kind of place that you need to go to since what they have in stock varies alot.

Admiral Metals is one of the larger non-ferrous metals suppliers in the Northeastern US, and does large custom cut orders for big customers, and some smaller orders at full retail costs, plus cutting charges. However I suspect they would prefer not to deal with someone wanting WB size quantities.

"Metal Source" is their 'surplus' outlet, where they get rid of all the left over bits from when they custom cut a big order. Thus the stock is always changing to some degree, but is mostly smallish peices. Cost is about 1/2 normal retail - for instance all their copper was $4.80 / lb when I got some a couple weeks ago. The catch is that if you want something cut, they have a cutting fee of $16 / cut. This means you are usually better off getting whatever size they have and cutting it yourself. They get a great deal of small shop and hobby user business, and are used to dealing with less than expert folks and small quantity orders. It is a great place if you want to stock up on general stock metal at a good price.

I got a hunk of Cu 3/4" X 3" about 36" long, and a second peice of 1/4" by 3.5" a bit shorter, cost me $76.00 After I've made my blocks I'll likely be looking to either make more blocks for others or sell off my surplus copper depending on which will get me a better profit (I'm out of work and need the money...)

Gooserider

06-13-2003, 02:17 AM	#18
Gooserider Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Billerica, MA, USA Posts: 451	Another good metal source I just found a good source for copper and other non-ferrous metals (they don't do any steel). It is an operation called "Metal Source" and is a division of Admiral Metals. It runs out of their warehouse in Woburn, MA. Phone # is 781-932-0482 I don't know if they do net or any other mail order, it seems to me like the kind of place that you need to go to since what they have in stock varies alot. Admiral Metals is one of the larger non-ferrous metals suppliers in the Northeastern US, and does large custom cut orders for big customers, and some smaller orders at full retail costs, plus cutting charges. However I suspect they would prefer not to deal with someone wanting WB size quantities. "Metal Source" is their 'surplus' outlet, where they get rid of all the left over bits from when they custom cut a big order. Thus the stock is always changing to some degree, but is mostly smallish peices. Cost is about 1/2 normal retail - for instance all their copper was $4.80 / lb when I got some a couple weeks ago. The catch is that if you want something cut, they have a cutting fee of $16 / cut. This means you are usually better off getting whatever size they have and cutting it yourself. They get a great deal of small shop and hobby user business, and are used to dealing with less than expert folks and small quantity orders. It is a great place if you want to stock up on general stock metal at a good price. I got a hunk of Cu 3/4" X 3" about 36" long, and a second peice of 1/4" by 3.5" a bit shorter, cost me $76.00 After I've made my blocks I'll likely be looking to either make more blocks for others or sell off my surplus copper depending on which will get me a better profit (I'm out of work and need the money...) Gooserider