[n3nman]

New to TIG welding and I have a good bit of scrap aircraft grade material (4130 and 7075-T6) but would like to get a good bit of 5052 or 3003 plus some mild steel for practise. Local in Atlanta. Anyone reasonable in the area. Already called a couple of "Steel" places without much luck. Someone needs to "sell" a coupon kit for beginners. Thanks

[cj737]

You can often get decent deals on some drop from larger Steel Suppliers. Or, you might find a local Metal Supermarket branch near you. They too have small stuff. They’re franchises, so if you introduce yourself to the owner, make a deal to pick up their scrap, weld on it, then return it to them for salvage, it’s a win-win. You get practice material, they get it back weighing more!

[tungstendipper]

Go to your local community college that teaches welding and asked them where they get their steel. Many will give you some coupons to weld with. While you're there, check-out their night courses.

[ljdm1956]

Pricey, but Lincoln welding, www.JFLF.org has coupons for sale, at that address, "project kits" at the top of the page.

[crashbandit]

Also you can search eBay for that too. Lots of drops and stuff on there. I’ve seen pretty much everything you have been asking about in a simple search on there.


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[koenbro]

My local steel supplier has cut offs from larger orders, for $0.65/lb for steel and $2.25/lb aluminum I check them out the about once a month and basically pick up their leftovers.


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[LtBadd]

My local steel supplier has cut offs from larger orders, for $0.65/lb for steel and $2.25/lb aluminum I check them out the about once a month and basically pick up their leftovers.


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Those are good prices

[ROBERTINCREST]

I think I'm going to try and find a shop or mfg that uses the steel or aluminum that I want to practice on.
They all have scrap bins that they recycle. maybe I can borrow some of their scrap to practice on and then return it to them before they recycle it.
Robert

[cgaengineer]

New to TIG welding and I have a good bit of scrap aircraft grade material (4130 and 7075-T6) but would like to get a good bit of 5052 or 3003 plus some mild steel for practise. Local in Atlanta. Anyone reasonable in the area. Already called a couple of "Steel" places without much luck. Someone needs to "sell" a coupon kit for beginners. Thanks

Try welding/fab shops...even here in Winder, GA we have many nearby.


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[varekai]

New to TIG welding and I have a good bit of scrap aircraft grade material (4130 and 7075-T6) but would like to get a good bit of 5052 or 3003 plus some mild steel for practise. Local in Atlanta. Anyone reasonable in the area. Already called a couple of "Steel" places without much luck. Someone needs to "sell" a coupon kit for beginners. Thanks

Go to weldmetalsonline.com, they all kinds of coupons and kits to practice with.