Steel in the Fraser Valley?

[TylerN]

I’m pretty new to the welding/fabrication side of things, where does one go to get steel for projects?

Is there anywhere to wander about and look at what’s available? I can’t visualize what’s out there for steel vs what I can remember at the lumber yard for carpentry projects.

How’s it sold? Standard lengths? Price per cut? Etc?

I have a few things I’d like to build such as sliders, bumper, canoe rack for my trailer, and a few bodywork jobs I need material for as well.

I’m located in Hope, so the further east the better.

[InterMechanico]

Metalsupermarket stores are great for the hobbyist.

[acg]

Amix Steel on Industrial Way in Chilliwack (just off Hwy 1) is where some of my buddies go get their steel. They take walk-in business.

[paulg_d130]

good deals can be found at ABC recycling out of the surrey yard, a mix of surplus, off cuts, blems, new and various "things". a lot sold at scrap prices.
selection can be hit or miss, but a great place to just wander through and stock up on random stuff to start building with.

https://www.abcrecycling.com/locations- ... ing-surrey

i usually go there first with an idea then see what I can find to build it with, generally cheaper that Metal supermarkets for new, but limited stock.

lots of blemished aluminum and stainless sheet material as well.

[TylerN]

Awesome! Thanks! Sounds like time to drop the kids off at grandmas and a trip to the metal yard!