Anyone know where I can get metal H beams in the area?

[scott711]

Looking for steel H/I beams and trying to find a price/location for them...

Edited July 19, 2007 by scott711

[NRehman]

Scott,

 

Not an expert, but you may want to give your local building materials supplier a call. I think Gallaghers is one in your area. You can also try Potomac Steel in Springfield...for pickup or delivery. I have bought some i-beams from them before.

http://www.potomacsteel.com/

 

Also, further away, but ABC lumber in Arlington might have some.

 

Nadir

Edited July 19, 2007 by NRehman

[fry_school101]

I think what you are actually looking for is called a Wide Flange beam. . . you might try searching for that.

[Leishman]

I'm sure Dan has a couple in his tool box

[dandy7200]

I get my steel at Potomac Steel in Springfield. I beams are sold in 20 foot lengths and they usually cut with their plasma for $10 a slice.

[scott711]

Cool, thanks for the info.

[Carl]

Are you building a tank stand with the I-beams?

 

Or perhaps reinforcing the floor for a large tank upstairs?

 

-Carl

[scott711]

Are you building a tank stand with the I-beams?

 

Or perhaps reinforcing the floor for a large tank upstairs?

 

-Carl

 

Building a tank stand with I-beams.

[Carl]

I built one recently out of steel...inspired by Sanjay's design on R/C.

 

Sanjay's thread on R/C In case you haven't seen it already.

 

Potomac Steel in Springfield is a good local place to get the materials - I've purchases through them a few times.

[davelin315]

Carl! Get back to work! I'm catching up on being set up with you!

[Carl]

Dave - I think you are passing me by...the only thing I've done over the past few months is purchase a Baracude pump off of Rebecca.

 

Scott - Let me know if you need help moving the steel beams...they are not like moving a few wood 2x6's around. What size tank are you looking to support?

 

-Carl

[scott711]

Dave - I think you are passing me by...the only thing I've done over the past few months is purchase a Baracude pump off of Rebecca.

 

Scott - Let me know if you need help moving the steel beams...they are not like moving a few wood 2x6's around. What size tank are you looking to support?

 

-Carl

 

 

Carl,

 

a 120. I got the idea from reading sanjays thread. I liked the idea of an open bottom.