The Home Machinist!

I am looking into a job right now that would involve the use of brass in making the castings. Haven't heard back from the guy yet that is trying to get me the job, but I do know that it may be a fairly large job. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on where I might be able to buy brass in the range of 500 to 1000 # for a fairly reasonable price. I still need to find out the nature of this job to determine if I need to use red or yellow brass. I haven't got all of the details but will let everyone know when I do; any ideas out there for where I can get this stuff fairly reasonable then please let me know and thanks. I have a line right now on scrap aluminum rims for scrap price so at least I have solved the aluminum problem; now I need to solve the brass and bronze problem and I will be set. Man I wish I was a scrap dealer sometimes; they get all the deals.

You might want to check with a place that refills fire extinguishers. They replace the brass valves on many of the tanks that come in, and if they don't scrap them quickly may have a good supply. Just don't expect to get them for free!

look for commercial plumbers. they do large industial jobs, and maybe they can help you out.

Just Google bronze or brass "ingots" and there are dozens of sources.