00:00If you're tired of paying big box store prices for metal, you are going to love today's video.
00:05I went down the rabbit hole to find the absolute best deals for the top 5 metal bar stock for
00:10DIY
00:10machining, and honestly, these prices are so low you might think it's a mistake.
00:15Whether you're turning on a lathe or milling on a budget, I've got 5 killer options that
00:19will keep your shop stocked without breaking the bank. Starting us off at number 1 is the
00:24ultimate starter kit for general projects, the 1PCS6061 aluminum flat bar. This is that classic
00:326061 alloy we all know and love because it machines like a dream and gives you a great surface finish.
00:38The best part about this specific listing is the insane range of sizes, you can grab anything from
00:43a tiny 1mm sliver all the way up to a massive 500mm chunk. At just $1.39, with nearly 5
00:51,000 units sold
00:52in a perfect 5-star rating, it's a no-brainer for anyone needing a single, specific piece of hard
00:57aluminum plate or rod material. Next up, if you need a variety pack for multiple small projects,
01:03check out product number 2, the aluminum flat bar sheet plate. This is the one you buy when you
01:09just need a little bit of everything for the shop. You can choose your thickness between 3mm,
01:144mm, 5mm, and so on, making it super versatile for brackets or small fixtures.
01:20The price is absolutely ridiculous at just $0.34 per piece, and with over 4,400 people giving it
01:27a 5-star review, it proves you don't have to spend a lot to get quality aluminum.
01:32If you're looking for something with a little more bling and machinability,
01:35product 3 is the brass disc circle blank plate. Brass is amazing for DIY machining because it's
01:41self-lubricating and gives you that beautiful gold finish on small parts like bushings or decorative
01:46knobs. These round blanks range from a tiny 2mm diameter up to a hefty 200mm, so you can find
01:53the perfect size for your lathe work. It's priced starting at just $0.22 and holds a solid 4.7
01:59-star
02:00rating from over 4,000 buyers, making it a fantastic value for a premium material.
02:05For the guys who need specific, larger dimensions for a serious build, check out product 4,
02:10the 6061 aluminum alloy flat bar. This listing is perfect because it takes the guesswork out of
02:17sizing, you can select a thickness of 6mm and then dial in the exact width from 20mm up to 100mm,
02:24and the length up to 200mm. It's a bit pricier at $5.30, but you're paying for the convenience of
02:31getting a pre-cut piece that's ready to go straight to the mill. With a 4.3-star rating and
02:36almost 4,000
02:37sold, it's a reliable choice when you need a specific chunk of material fast.
02:42And finally, rounding out our list at number 5 is the standard 6061 aluminum plate flat bar.
02:49Sometimes you just want a simple, cheap plate to practice on or to use as a backing plate,
02:53and this listing delivers exactly that. It's incredibly affordable at only $0.43,
02:59yet it still maintains a perfect 5-star rating from over 3,700 customers.
03:05For the price of a cup of coffee, you can get a few pieces of stock to keep on hand
03:09for when
03:10inspiration strikes. So there you have it, 5 amazing sources for metal stock that will save
03:15you a ton of cash on your next machining project. I've dropped the links to all of these products
03:20in the description below so you can check the current prices and sizes for yourself.
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03:30machining tips and deal hunts.
03:32Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one.
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