super dave Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 So I need to get around to finishing putting my motor on my kayak. I made a mount out of oak but I saw some pics of aluminum. Any ideas where I can get a 1/8 thick piece about 14" x 6"? I tried the big box stores, no luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Location? Try a sheet metal fabrication shop wherever you're located they might have some, if not try metal supermarkets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) where are you I have lots of it heck, canadian tire or home depot should have it too...just they are kinda proud of it Edited May 19, 2016 by Dara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Do a Canada 411 search for "metal" in your your area; I just tried it here for London and got a number of hits. Tell them what size you want and most shops will cut it for you and brake it, at whatever angle bend you might need. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Too bad you aren't near me. I have tons in my shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Try metal supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Just had a look in the shop here and I have a piece of 1/8" aluminum checker plate 5 1/2" wide and about 4' long. You're welcome to it; if you can/want to come too London? Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Try metal supermarket. X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzy31 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Try metal supermarket. Yup this place ^^^ The one here in Barrie is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Yup this place ^^^ The one here in Barrie is great! Ya, but crazy over priced IMO. Try Pratts Kenzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauce Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 If you can find a place nearby that makes metal signs for businesses you could probably convince someone to cut a nice piece for you from the scrap bin. Likely made out of the same kind of steel they use for street signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Where are you? It's a small world. We have some nice Aluminum checker plate leftover from a job. The brake is kaput though you would need to get it bent. Any metal fab shop will have it and brake it for you. I won't be back online until Tuesday though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I work at a fab shop and our break works just fine, so does the shear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super dave Posted May 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) Hi guys. Thanks for everyone that replied. I'm in Scarborough/Pickering. If anyone close is willing to donate or sell I'd be very appreciative. Otherwise I will try the stores mentioned above Thanks dave, Iron, Dan and dara for the offers but a bit too far for me. Thanks again! Dave Edited May 24, 2016 by super dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) There's one in the classifieds for a canoe... might work? Edited May 24, 2016 by Lucas F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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