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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Does anyone know of any sheet metal suppliers in the North East?

I need a sheet about 500mm x 500mm 1.2-1.5mm thick.

Got a little work to do on my Dad's car and need a plate cut out.

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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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where u at mate ?
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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where abouts in the north east, theres a good place at melmerby (north yorks) just off the A1 but it might be a bit far south for you
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Gearbox motorist accessories shop in forest hall sell it by the sheet any size you want, i get mine from there
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Originally Posted by as355f1
where u at mate ?
I'm in Washington Tyne and Wear
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if you can be arsed to drive over the water these have them in stock

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?...41732138495987
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Originally Posted by as355f1
if you can be arsed to drive over the water these have them in stock

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?...41732138495987
Oooo that's about 20-25 minutes for me, looks like I'll be going there tomorrow

Will they have plenty? would hate to think I came back empty handed...
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They had loads last week as I bought 2 sheets, still worth a call b4 u leave, think they were Ł14 a sheet for the size u need
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Originally Posted by as355f1
They had loads last week as I bought 2 sheets, still worth a call b4 u leave, think they were Ł14 a sheet for the size u need
Thanks mate appreciate it
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Ebay can sometimes be a good place to get off cuts of steel
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