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I have been ask to make a cooking grate for a fire ring out of stainless. I have to make one 2'x2' and one 3'x3' out of 1/4" round stock. I am having trouble finding the ss at a reasonable price. I don't buy a lot of stainless so I am asking, what is the going rate for stainless now? I have a wide range of prices and I am trying to keep it cheap because it is for a friend and I don't want to do him wrong. I will post pics later.
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I paid 3.59 a pound for 304 drops in May. Last time I bought any. That's at a BIG place here in Phoenix.

No idea what prime is.

Good luck, and mark up big time. :lol:
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Oh I plan on it. Thanks for the help, I had a price of $54 for 12', is that high?
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Have a look here; http://www.discountsteel.com/items/304_ ... nts=&qty=1The price you have is pretty high but then again, I don't know what UPS will run you. Let them cut the sticks in half will make shipping cheaper. 12' x 1/4 solid round is $7.05 each...
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The quote I got is from my steel supplier, so shipping is not a problem, I thought that seemed high but that is why I am asking :)
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The one I posted ships from Minnesota. Google "304 SS prices" and maybe you'll find something close you can drive to for pickup.
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I had one place quote me a price of $4 a piece for the same stuff. I thought they were off their rocker but I might just go with them. :)
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mcoe wrote:I had one place quote me a price of $4 a piece for the same stuff. I thought they were off their rocker but I might just go with them. :)
I would. For that price it's worth a try. Good luck with your project!
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I wasn't sure because one place quoted $54 a piece and another quoted $4 a piece and I wasn't sure.
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It may not be the best grade of 304 but you're not going to the moon on this thing either. :)
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