Thanks AWSubie, I work in CC so very helpful.
That was what I was thinking but I have been getting some crazy numbers, like $1400 for a 4X8 1/2" A36 plate. so I'm looking for some comparable real numbers to educate my BS detector.
652lb of plate will be costly. May I ask if you can get away with a smaller piece? I'd guess you have a used or cut-off retailer there as well. Should be less $$$.
MetalsDepot currently shows it as $940.
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Federal quoted me $600 with local pickup, i good with that but the metal depot and other internet prices are 50% more which is what i expected. yes i can use smaller pieces but was looking for a direct comparison to get a handle on what i'm looking at as to price. I was hesitant to call the local distributer because i'm not ready to start buying steel / Al at this time, still building my new shop. I was just getting a little discouraged with the steel prices i was seeing.MetalsDepot currently shows it as $940.
But you'd have to ship it.
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