The Rookies Need Some Help

[Kmelcher]

Hi folks,
We are a rookie team and would like to know if anyone has a suggestion on where to get aluminum stock for our robot. Thanks in advance for your help.

[Mike Martus]

On of the easiest stores to get materials from is Home Depot or Lowes.

They usually have a good stock of angle Alum. If they are low go to a local hardware store.

Ask your parents they may have a contact with a vendor that has a supply.

Remember: With all materials, they must be within the limits of the additional materialslist and specification that you were provided.

[Jim Meyer]

Up until your post I had asumed such suppliers were not legal based on the following statement in the rules:

"Items should be available at local hardware stores or building supply centers such as Lowe's or Home Depot."

Any clarification from the judges is appreciated.

Thanks,

Jim Meyer

[Mike Martus]

You are correct. To even the playing field supplies must be local.

Home Depot is great!