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May 13, 2019 · I compared Midwest's final price to the metal store's final price and they were within 17cents of each other, with the metal store being the higher of the two. And that does not figure in the gallon of gas I used in my truck to make the round trip to the metal store.
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Dec 29, 2018 · Most of the steel suppliers we work with are supplying similar quality. Our suppliers vary in terms of turnaround time, cost, and product availability. Midwest offers cost and product availability incentives. Onlinemetals offers turnaround time. Online metals has six distribution centers located across the Country.
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Nov 24, 2020 · I needed some 2 3/4" OD DOM steel tubing for the columns. On-Line Metals had only one wall thickness (.25"), but Midwest had five wall thicknesses, and it was cheaper. Midwest has 1/2" cold roll flat bar up to 12" wide. On-Line only has it up to 6" wide. The wait period for Midwest is irritating, though.
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Jul 15, 2020 · Received the tracking number on January 14. This was included in the shipment notification e-mail.
Quick question: which steel alloy should I buy, and why?
Dec 21, 2018 · I checked Hudson Tool Steel, but they're requiring a minimum $150.00 purchase for precision ground flat stock! I don't think so! Thanks for the suggestion of Midwest Steel Supply... I've got them bookmarked now! I'm in Wichita Kansas, so a …
Quick question: which steel alloy should I buy, and why?
Dec 17, 2022 · I have a small project I want to put together, and it involves drilling & tapping in 1/8" x 1/8" square steel bar. Looking at OnlineMetals.com, I have four alloy choices: keyway stock, 1018 carbon steel cold finish, W1 tool steel cold drawn, and O1 tool steel. I plan to hand-file very small V-notches onto one of the surfaces.
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Apr 29, 2019 · I was looking at Speedy Metals, I was surprised to see the the cheapest, or should I say "least expensive" Ø3.00 x 48 steel bar was 12L14. It was even significantly less than the 1018 and a much better material to work with. But still not cheap at $167. Midwest Steel supply has the Ø3.00 x 48 12L14 for $139.
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May 13, 2019 · It sounds like the main difference is the color, if you don’t care about that, then 360 might be a cheaper alternative. I buy many of my materials from Midwest Steel Supply, they don’t have 12”x12” sheets of 360 brass, you can get 260 in that size, but their prices are usually pretty good compared to other places.
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Dec 18, 2019 · Midwest Steel Supply usually has good prices, and they cut to size. Www.midweststeelsupply.com McMaster-Carr has some things that are reasonable, others not so much. Shipping to me in NW CT is very reasonable, not sure how good it will be to you in MA.
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Apr 21, 2016 · Interesting. I priced an order yesterday on both sites for about $85 worth of steel round and flat plus a little brass. Speedy was about $3 more, but their shipping was $5 less. I had a 20% off coupon at Online, so they got the order. Ordered yesterday afternoon, shipped today, delivery notice for tomorrow.