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Graeme Monk	26/09/2023 18:56:36
2 forum posts	I'm trying to find the best place to get flat steel for track, ideally around 1" X 3/8. I don't wan't proper rail as this is to repair and existing railway. Neither can i afford the prices from main dealers. Any suggestions where I might be able to find any flat steel to use as rail? Or any business that might use something like this? Please can someone help? I can't think of who I can turn to.
JasonB	26/09/2023 19:03:31
25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles	When you say main dealers are you talking of Model Engineering suppliers? if so they are likely to be more expensive than a commercial steel stockholder. Metric 25 x 10 would likely be cheaper than imperial these days too. Expect to have to buy 6m lengths
Speedy Builder5	26/09/2023 19:33:02
2878 forum posts 248 photos	Go for hot rolled steel which has a slightly rounded edge and not bright cold rolled bar. Try searching for "surplus steel bar" on the internet if you are looking for quantity. Bob
Hacksaw	26/09/2023 20:03:42
474 forum posts 202 photos	Brundles
DC31k	26/09/2023 20:11:24
1186 forum posts 11 photos	Posted by Hacksaw on 26/09/2023 20:03:42: Brundles I was just to post the same. Strange as it may seem, 25 x 10 (£20.90) is more than 25% more expensive than 25 x 8 (£14.70). It is worth looking up some sizes near the one quoted and see which section size is most economic (maybe 20 x 8 [3/4 x 5/16] would do)

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