looking where to get 80/20 metal
 

our team is looking to build a forklift this yr. but we like to make it out of 80/20 but we have no idea where to find this can anyone help us and tell us where they get it by internet or wat.

Re: looking where to get 80/20 metal
 

You normally have to buy 80/20 through a local distributor.

http://8020.net/PostalLookup.asp

And be sure to tell them that you are with a FIRST team when you order through your local distributor, as they usually give a discount.

Re: looking where to get 80/20 metal
 

McMaster has a large assortment of parts to choose from as well. Just search 80/20 on McMaster

Fast shipping, usually within a day or two depending on your local warehouse.

Re: looking where to get 80/20 metal
 

If you can't find an easy local distributer or might rather just use the web you can also look at their ebay store:

http://stores.ebay.com/8020-Inc-Garage-Sale

Its stuff that they can't sell commercially for one reason or another but is still more than good enough for any FIRST bot. You have to get a little lucky to get exactly what your looking for on there but if you keep an eye on it you can ussually get pretty much what you want.

Re: looking where to get 80/20 metal
 

I buy 80/20 quite often from this ebay site. Sometimes it's slightly used or custom cut extrusion. It's substantially cheaper than buying from a distributor. However, as stated above, it's "hit-or-miss" with regards to having in stock what you want or need.

Re: looking where to get 80/20 metal
 

There's a distributor in the Allentown/Philly area that gives FIRST teams a discount of around 40% on it. I got the place through the 80/20 website.