In a message dated 1/10/04 4:14:44 AM, brettbaer@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Is there a specific name for this stuff, is it possible to get it stateside? All info appreciated. >> Brett, If you are referring to raised diamond floor plate either 1/8" or 1/4" thick, it's everywhere. Find a metals house near you which specializes in nonferrous metals and they will have tons of it. These places quote prices by the pound and deal in quantity, so if you need less than full sheets there is a stiff "cut" charge. Fabrications shops, especially those that "rebody" trucks, usually can be talked into parting with some. Look around and ask around. You may find entree, as I have, through the back door of a sizable truck body factory. Dump trucks, emergency vehicles and septic feces suckers are clad in diamond plate. But, you won't find these types of shops offering their inventory on a website. If you are referring to light gauge (0.030"-0.100") textured sheet in a diamond pattern, it too can be found with some snooping about, a fair amount of money or luck. I just passed on 6 uncut sheets of diamond textured stainless for $0.75/lb. at a local scrapyard. George |
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