Question So where do you metal stock in Humboldt? (Aluminum)

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Eric

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So anyone got an leads on where to buy metal stock in Humboldt? I am going to give Fortuna Iron Works a call today but I’m specifically looking for aluminum stock for mold making.
 
If you're looking for good quality metal, and you want it locally, that's probably one of your best bets. I've just used Arcata scrap & salvage in the past, but definitely not for anything like what you're talking about.

Also, I'm super curious what you're up to--is this for the frames of the molds, or are you actually engraving something?
 
Nah, I've been moving slow on this. I don't need the aluminum for a few more weeks at least. I have a MillRight Mega V 19"x19" coming soon™ for wood carving, plastics and light aluminum work for Eel River Coral.

I didn't get the chance to get in touch with Fortuna Iron, but I will be trying again this week. I am hoping to be milling out some 2 part molds for the injection mold machine for new small part ideas to use my recycled plastic with. I processed another 15-20kgs of waste materials into plastic granules recently so I am itching to start injecting it into new goods!
 
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