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Re: Dallas machine shop

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Originally Posted by farmersvilleRob View Post
Where can I buy stock then? I know I can get some through our machine shop, but let's say I have a piece that's 5"x5"x5" and needs machining.
McMaster-Carr or OnlineMetals.com are two possible places to order almost any kind of stock.

// Is the 5"x5"x5" piece a solid bar? It will probably take hours for the machine shop at a competition to make if there is any significant weight reduction. Generally the competition machine shops only have a manual mill and lathe, along with a variety of other smaller tools like a drill press, band saw, etc.
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