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Here in the Denver area, we have Alreco (aluminum recycling company) that handles multi tons of "scrap aluminum" as well as some new, and a little brass.
Their scrap is what I call dream city for old scroungers like me. Mostly remnants from machine shops. You want a hunk of 18" diameter 4" wall 6061 tubing?
or just a piece of 2 x 3 x 24 bar, or sheet stock, or 8" dia. x 18" long round. Here's a picture of one of their racks.I usually just dig through the racks to find chunks of stuff to whittle away at. They also stock a large amount of new aluminum stock and will cut it to length for you. Probable an acre or two to wander around in. I can't believe that there aren't a lot of this kind of a place hiding all across the country. There is also another place up in the Boulder CO area. You might check around for recyclers in the phone book or online.
Grumpy
![2014-03-11.jpg 2014-03-11.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/65/65972-2b8b5630de977316457b1b6f1b150834.jpg)
Their scrap is what I call dream city for old scroungers like me. Mostly remnants from machine shops. You want a hunk of 18" diameter 4" wall 6061 tubing?
or just a piece of 2 x 3 x 24 bar, or sheet stock, or 8" dia. x 18" long round. Here's a picture of one of their racks.I usually just dig through the racks to find chunks of stuff to whittle away at. They also stock a large amount of new aluminum stock and will cut it to length for you. Probable an acre or two to wander around in. I can't believe that there aren't a lot of this kind of a place hiding all across the country. There is also another place up in the Boulder CO area. You might check around for recyclers in the phone book or online.
Grumpy
![2014-03-11.jpg 2014-03-11.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/65/65972-2b8b5630de977316457b1b6f1b150834.jpg)