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05-25-2016, 08:01 AM | #1 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Parker, CO
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| 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist?
I finished fabbing up a new tube/rod bender last night so now I can start to play. I purchased some aluminum rod from home depot for testing, but I am guessing this is 6061. Been google g this morning looking for a source of 7075 and have not had any luck in the 1/4" Diameter size. Anyone know of a place to get it? Thanks... |
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05-25-2016, 08:06 AM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Parker, CO
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist?
Found some.... http://www.speedymetals.com/pc-2741-...-finished.aspx |
05-25-2016, 10:19 AM | #3 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: United States
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist?
McMaster-Carr has at a better price, $0.17 per inch if you buy in 3-ft lengths or $0.15 per inch if you buy in 6-ft lengths. The 6-ft will increase your shipping charges though. The rod from Home Depot may not even be 6061, I remember it being pretty soft the last time I worked with it. |
05-25-2016, 10:32 AM | #4 |
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist? https://www.onlinemetals.com/merchan...192&top_cat=60 I would try contacting some locals on here though. If its just for a simple project you can probably pick some scrap up cheaper then online ordering. Or at least fins a local spot that you can call. Underground Crawlers is from Colorado if that helps ya, they may be able to help ya on metal suppliers. Last edited by Robbob; 05-25-2016 at 10:46 AM. |
05-25-2016, 10:48 AM | #5 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Parker, CO
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist?
Cool. You guys think 7075 is over the top for chassis additions/creation? My local steel supplier has 1/4" rod in 6061 but not 7075.
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05-25-2016, 01:12 PM | #6 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2011 Location: Battle Ground WA
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist?
You going to be welding it? IIRC 7075 isn't really weldable.
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05-25-2016, 01:15 PM | #7 |
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05-25-2016, 01:34 PM | #8 | |
No idea what I'm doing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground, CO
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist? Quote:
If you want a source for aluminum in Colorado, check out Alreco. | |
05-25-2016, 02:39 PM | #9 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Parker, CO
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist?
Thanks for the source, I found some at metal supermart, but they close at 5 and are not open on weekends. I can't leave work during the day so.... I bent over and paid McMaster 15 bucks in shipping to have it here in time to play this weekend.
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05-25-2016, 02:41 PM | #10 |
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05-25-2016, 07:39 PM | #11 |
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05-25-2016, 09:29 PM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist? The big Mt. Bike manufacturers don't seem to have any issues with welding 7000 series aluminum, they've been doing for decades, along with the aerospace industry. It's just not as "consumer" friendly as 6000 series. |
05-25-2016, 10:06 PM | #13 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2011 Location: Battle Ground WA
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist? Quote:
Aluminum Welding FAQs | |
05-25-2016, 10:14 PM | #14 | |
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist? Quote:
For regular folk, 6061 is the best choice for welding. | |
05-30-2016, 07:17 PM | #15 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist?
When JH posted the link, I had to go visit my Mt. Bike hanging in the storage unit ( where it does me sooo much health benefit ) and sure enough- 7005 tube set, not the 7075 I would have sworn it was. Damn this getting older and loosing my memory nonsense....
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06-05-2016, 11:22 PM | #16 | |
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| Re: 1/4" 7075 rod... does it exist? Quote:
That said (speaking from experience!) welding any grade of aluminum sucks not only does everything have to be bloody clean (literally) the risk of stress cracks and other stuff + the AC welding sound makes it all around a pretty sucky process | |
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