Where to buy steel plate? | Page 3 - The Hobby-Machinist

May have been mentioned already but steel plate even new is not “flat” by any means.
Especially regular A36 HRS.
You would probably want to spec pickled/oiled and temper pass.

Buying a pre made table will be a little more than DIY but honestly they are a really good value for what you get. Below is one company that sends me catalogs all the time. Figure another grand for a starter clamping set






Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk a suggestion. go to makertable.com
you can buy the dxf files for 50 bucks for the size table you want. then take that to a laser guy and you can use 1/4" because of the bracing. i would get P&O

I want to replace the 5' X 4' plate on my welding table. I would like at least 1/2".
Any ideas?
Metals depot wants $1,705 for a 4 X 8' sheet (A36)
My local source quoted me $780 a year ago.
Any source that sells clean used drops?
It needs to be flat.

Thanks for ideas.

by me, well an hour away, there's a guy on craigslist. He sells those big plates they use on road ways to cover construction holes.
The price is amazingly good .. but you need to bring a trailer to haul it, they will load it...

I haven't seen it in a few months.
but you may want to check craiglist.. look for roadway plates.

you may want to check craiglist.. look for roadway plates.

I would think they would be warped.
I'm replacing the current plate with a new one due to warpage.
Whoever built this thing welded it to the base. Not a good idea. Maybe a tack here and a small tack there.

PaPa,
Online metals was $1,745 plus shipping.

I may do like Aaron suggested, 1/2' X 6" strips.
I've thought of adding a wood base with a sheet metal top.

I see guys on Youtube with these beautiful thick steel tables and just dream.
Certi-Flat has some nice tables. I may take a second look their way.
I just checked them out >$2,000

How does this compare to what you've seen, Jeff? I've had my eye on it for a while, but I'm just not ready to pull the trigger. My trigger finger is tired and needs rest!

The link would help!

ArcFlat | Precision Machined Modular Cast Iron Weld Table

ArcFlat is a modular cast iron weld fixture table featuring 5 perpendicular machined flat surfaces and 336 fixture holes. Ship to your door. No assembly required. The variety of fabricated tables seem like a much better solution than the old method. Assuming the top is thick enough to sustain whatever pounding or heating a particular use requires, the fabricated lattice structure is an efficient use of material. Now that material is expensive and laser cutting less so, it makes particular sense (to me). I do think the top-surface thickness probably matters a lot (like 3/8” minimum?).

I like the links and ideas shared above, thanks.

I would think they would be warped.
I'm replacing the current plate with a new one due to warpage.
Whoever built this thing welded it to the base. Not a good idea. Maybe a tack here and a small tack there.

I hear what you are saying about over welding.

I agree used road plate would not be flat.

Have you tried heat straightening it? How thick is the current top (sorry if you said above)?

Acquiring steel in Salt Lake City is easy with Wasatch Steel.

Hongyuan International are exported all over the world and different industries with quality first. Our belief is to provide our customers with more and better high value-added products. Let's create a better future together.

We are the only true online steel store, providing customer service that is second to none. Whatever the size and type, no matter how much, you can trust us for all your steel needs. And we don’t have minimum orders.

Look through our diverse inventory of steel and find everything you need. From retail end users to contractors and fabricators to industrial and commercial businesses, we’ve got everyone’s steel requirements covered.

Not only do we have the biggest collection of steel products in the industry. We also make the buying process as convenient as possible for you.

You can request for a quote online, order your steel products online — and get real-time accurate pricing. You can also pick up your orders, if you’re local, or have them ship to your location.

We provide consistently excellent service regardless of how you buy your steel.

If you want to learn more, please visit our website Cold-Rolled Steel Plate.

As your reliable steel supplier in Utah, we can help you find the right products for your projects. Our friendly, knowledgeable associates are on hand to guide you.

We don’t just serve as a steel supermarket. We can also process any type of material according to your specifications. We bend, cut, punch — you name it, we’ll do it.

We are your one-stop steel shop.

A Company That Started Small and Serves All

We take great pride in growing from a small service junk yard in to major steel supplier in .

Our experience gives us awareness on what retail purchasers need and the expertise to determine what national companies require. Our decades of experience and our strong commitment to achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction have allowed us to gain the trust and loyalty of commercial and industrial customers across the state.

For the best steel in Salt Lake City and value for your money, trust only Wasatch Steel. Call us today or fill out the contact form.

If you are looking for more details, kindly visit Construction Steel H-Beam.