triangle shaped bar stock?

[williebill]

Trying to figure out a trim problem,and will probably,like usual,end up doing it the hard,slow way.It would help if I could find/modify some 3 sided steel bar,anywhere from 1" a side up to 1 1/2" a side.Don't think I've ever seen this,but what do I know?Is this available anywhere? Might even be able to use stainless,then I wouldn't have to chrome it.Anybody know? Don't really want to grind down a square piece into a triangle,since I need a couple of long pieces.Thanks

[daddylama]

Check ornamental iron suppliers... ive bought 3 sided hot roll solid bar from on locally (So Cal), before... they MIGHT have some tube, which is probably what you're looking for at 1" a side.
The stuff i got was 1/2" per side...

[williebill]

Thanks for the tip.Nobody I called today had a clue,including a steel supply place that's been around for about 60 years.Actually looking for solid instead of tubing,but local and internet searches haven't turned up anything http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[lulabelle]

How about useing a piece of angle with the point out?

[williebill]

Angle won't work,gotta put some curves in it,and shape the triangle a little,thanks for the idea,though.Need solid.Guess I could make 2 24" sections out of square with my grinder,but I'd rather take a bullet.Car is gonna take the rest of my life as it is http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[flt-blk]

I found some kinda triangular shaped tube at Tractor Supply.
It was pretty heavy wall, looked like a tractor part or something.
I saw it in the store, but have a look at their web site.
mytscstore.com (http://www.mytscstore.com)
TZ

[Paul]

I was given a short piece a while ago, it was about 3/4" on two sides with a cross section of a rite triangle, so I know you can get it.. it was used in semi permanent concrete form-work at Utility Vault as chamfer in the form corners.

just a matter of where to get it?

I did a quick search and found this; metal bar shapes (http://www.menamstainless.com/steelbar.html)

Other shapes in Stainless Steel Also Available:
Hexagon
Squares
Triangle
Half Rounds
Flat
Customer Shape

maybe a call to them (or someone like them) and they could steer you in the right direction.

or find a fab shop with a track mounted flame cutter and have them slice a piece off a corner of some heavy bar stock.

Paul

[williebill]

Thanks folks,I really appreciate the help.That link goes to Thailand.Sent an inquiry.Maybe they will send a "sample",especially if I lie about how much I will eventually buy http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Paul]

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That link goes to Thailand.

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hahaha sorry, I should read what I post huh?

Paul