Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **dan galvin** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:08 pm

i have not got started yet and i am in trouble
i live in n/w indiana and can not find 5ft wide alum
can anyone help

by **Eddielbs** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:07 pm

dan galvin wrote:i have not got started yet and i am in trouble
i live in n/w indiana and can not find 5ft wide alum
can anyone help

Try http://www.saf.com/ thats where is got mine..

SAF sells aluminum extrusion including aluminum angle, aluminum channel, aluminum tube, aluminum tubing, aluminum bar, drawn aluminum tube, telescoping aluminum tube, and kynar painted aluminum sheet. SAF can ship anodized aluminum angle, anodized aluminum channel, anodized aluminum tube, anodized aluminum tubing, anodized aluminum bar, anodized aluminum drawn tubing, anodized aluminum telescoping tube, and anodized and kynar painted aluminum sheet in 24 hours. SAF Metal Fabrication specializes in column covers, panel systems, and anodized and kynar painted aluminum fabrication.

by **BillandMarijo** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:12 pm

Dan,
I live in Altoona Pa and I found my Aluminum at a Tractor Trailer Parts place. So look in your area for such a place.
Good luck to you.
Bill
:thinking:

by **Lgboro** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:41 pm

I found aluminum at a company that builds trailers for tractor trailers also. It is slightly thicker than I would like but can certainly be used. Moldings can often be found at local RV dealers which will save on the shipping costs. There are usually multiple sources for materials for building a teardrop. Sdtripper2's Index above has many listed as well as many options for materials for building a tear.

Hope your tear build goes good and you enjoy your build.

by **eamarquardt** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 12:07 am

I got mine from:

http://www.copperandbrass.com/cnb/index.htm

It was 5X10 .040 5052 as I remember. Big price break at #100 so it may be cheaper to buy more than you need than exactly what you need. Go figure! They pack it really well and can ship anywhere.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Gus

by **Langdon** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:42 pm

Hi I'm new to the site but may be able to help with this. try Ryerson Metal
http://www.ryerson.com/stocklist/Stockl ... le&ID=1709
This is the stocklist for sheet aluminum. They may be able to deliver to you or they might be able to tell you of one of their customers that is in your area. If you're not licensed you may not be able to buy directly from them.
One idea is to find a sign shop that uses aluminum. They get lots of sheet and may be able to tack on a few sheet to one of their orders. Ask around if anyone you know might have a business contact that you can order through.

Good Luck

by **BillandMarijo** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:11 am

Langdon,
Welcome to the site. We joined this summer and :applause:

have a homebuilt. We are located in Altoona.
Hope to see you at a gathering in the future.
Bill and Marijo

by **jim7310** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:55 pm

Dan,
I also live in Central Indiana. I was just speaking with SAF and checking prices on aluminum sheet - if we bought enough for 2 trailers we would not have at least a 100 lb order, get a price break and not have to pay shipping. This would give a substantial savings! Send me a PM if interested.
Jim

by **chorizon** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:52 pm

How does this happen? :thinking:

by **dan galvin** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:01 pm

wow somthing is going on check the dates out :thinking:

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