2x2 tube steel

[bc toys]

can anyone tell me what 2x2x1/8 tube steel cost or about what it cost to build a trailer

[asianflava]

Just look up a "Metal Supplier" in the phonebook (or internet) and ask them what a "Stick" of 2x2x1/8 or 2x2x3/16 costs. A stick is 24ft long, some will sell partial sticks but if you need anything more than 10ft, it's cheaper to just buy the whole thing.

I don't know how much it costs now, but I paid around $72/stick 3 or 4 years ago.

[bc toys]

thanks for info

[MCI1969]

three 20' pieces of 2x2x 1/8 cost me around $85.00 two weeks ago. Had a friend order it for me and I cut it up last week for my frame. Still havent paid him yet, but he said it was around that price. Hope that helps.

[Dale M.]

I don't know "stick" pricing.... When I bought mine (or where I bought mine) pricing was by the pound....

Dale

[bg]

I'm at $400 for a very simple 4' wide frame with 13" wheels/tires.



$47 for steel
$100 for axle, coupler, and jack
$40 for stabilizers
$100 for wheels/tires

[dovaka]

im not sure exactly but i think mine was about $650 for the steel, torsion axle, 2 tires plus chains and what not

[Carter]

Steel prices move around a lot, probably with fuel prices. They also vary greatly from vendor to vendor and with the length you purchase. Check out out http://www.metalsdepot.com to get an idea of what you should pay at a local vendor. This morning 2x2x 11 gauge cost $60 for a 24', $75 for 2- 12', and $100 for 4- 6'. At my local supplier you pay for the whole 24' even if you order smaller amounts. I buy full lengths but have them cut them up to my specs. They charge a small fee for the cutting.

Jim