View Single Post
  #4   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 09-01-2008, 02:00
Doug G's Avatar
Doug G Doug G is offline
Coach / Teacher
FRC #0701 (Robovikes)
Team Role: Coach
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Rookie Year: 2001
Location: Fairfield, CA
Posts: 876
Doug G has a reputation beyond reputeDoug G has a reputation beyond reputeDoug G has a reputation beyond reputeDoug G has a reputation beyond reputeDoug G has a reputation beyond reputeDoug G has a reputation beyond reputeDoug G has a reputation beyond reputeDoug G has a reputation beyond reputeDoug G has a reputation beyond reputeDoug G has a reputation beyond reputeDoug G has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Where to get metal

Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody1458 View Post
how long does it usually take to receive shipments from onlinemetals.com?
Hey you guys aren't too far from us. We've used Online metals in the past and have been very pleased with their service and speedy shipments. They even called me once after hours when an item was out of stock. Another nice thing about Online Metals is that you can have them make cuts for you - They'll be rough, but for some big materials it just makes sense.

Mcmaster.com is another source we use a lot - quick shipments also.

If you want to go get the material yourself, there is ABC Supply in Sacramento and also Blue Collar Supply in Sacramento. Blue Collar is open on Saturdays, and has a great supply of many items besides just metal. Makes for a fun field trip. Both of these places often have, scrap bins you can pick from and get a decent deal.

I haven't purchase out of the Bay Area, perhaps another team might chime in about those options.
__________________
Work Hard, Have Fun, Make a Difference!