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Anyone know a source for steel (angle iron & rectangular tube) near Lincoln?

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OnTheFly:
Here I go trying to be a junior bkoenig or unfy.  ;D

I asked in another thread for ideas on DIY target stands, and I received some good info. However, most everything was quite bulky (2x4s or PVC) that would just add to the nearly full back end of my Suburban. So I have been toying with some plans to build collapsable stands suitable for IDPA & USPSA targets.

At the big box stores I found some 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" galvanized angle iron that has slots in it. I know that the slotted steel will not be as sturdy or heavy as solid steel, but it could possible simplify the build by negating the need for drilling holes.

i also would need some steel rectangular tube pieces to make the slots for the lath wood strips. This is the piece that I can not find a suitable material for. The big box stores only carry square tube as far as I can find. If possible, it would be nice to have slotted rectangular tube so that I might be able to employ the angle iron slots to secure the two together.

Anyone know of a good source for such items? I would think there is some business with a better selection and hopefully prices in the Lincoln area?

Thanks,
Fly

Mark B:
I have a friend who needed steel for a trailer mod that found it at Midwest Steel. They may have what you are looking for.

bkoenig:
Only place I know in Lincoln that sells to individuals is Rivers Metal Products.  But they ban concealed carry.  Just FYI. :(

depserv:
A place that does metal work might have some to sell you, though I don't know if they would.  When I worked at Nebraska Boiler in Lincoln in the '70s (70th and Cornhusker) they had dumpsters filled with various shapes and sizes of scrap iron that could be welded together if you are so inclined; angle iron is probably the most common form, but you might find whatever else you're looking for.  I guess I don't know what rectangular tube pieces are but what is called box beam might serve your purpose, though it's square, not rectangular.  I believe they sold all their scrap iron and I assume they still do, so I suppose if you could find out who they sell it to that would be a good source.  If you see a big construction job going on where structural steel is going up chances they have a pile of scrap somewhere, though they might not want you on their property because of liability in case you get hurt or something.  But again, whoever has the scrap contract would probably be happy to let you sort through what they have.  You might try typing scrap iron into your search engine.

I'm assuming you have access to a welder, torch, metal saw, drill press, and all that, because otherwise wood might be better.

shooter:
 to hold the wood lathe, I use round pipe, trouble is. not all lathe you buy is the same size,

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