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Re: Steel flat bar

Posted By: Stephan Krasner
Date: Wednesday, 7 July 2010, at 10:49 a.m.

In Response To: Re: Steel flat bar (SVP Neon Equipment)


> Hey Chris,

> I agree with Don on the bar stock. Just use
> plain-Jane cold roll steel. It will be the
> least expensive, is fairly easy to work with
> (bend and drill) and you can spot weld it
> instead of using rivets to hold it together.

> Depending on how many you need, I still have
> a small quantity of window bumpers left.
> Beyond that, Transco used to carry them,
> which is where I got mine. It's been years,
> so I don't know if they still have any or
> not, but it may be worth a call to see if
> they do - perhaps some old stock that's been
> laying around. If not, try Dempsey
> Industries in Ohio (see link below). They
> will be glad to send you some free samples.
> They used to have a minimum order of $50.
> Don't know what it is these days, but
> whatever it is it will buy a LOT of bumpers.

> http://www.dempseyind.com/ Mark

An alternative to bumpers is the tool handle dip they sell at home depot. That way you won't even have to worry about using exactly the right size flat bar to fit the prefab bumpers.


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