Aluminum Bent

[DrNip]

I'm looking to purchase a 28" x 61" x 1/8" aluminum sheet and have it bent for a casting deck extension. I only need two 90 degree lips bent on the 61" sides, a 1" on one side and a 2" on the other. For the life of me I can't find any place in the OKC area that can do this. I had a shop but apparently he closed down. I have been to several machine shops. I was turned away by all except one who told me they would call me back. Well I'm still waiting. I am really not trying to go the wooden route. If it's outside OKC that is fine. Attached is a picture similar to what I am trying to accomplish. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Bobo Greybeard]

Check out A1 sheet metal in Tulsa.

Bobo

[DrNip]

Thank you. I'll be contacting them.

[DrNip]

Tried contacting this company. Left my details. They never emailed or called me back. The local company that I did find a weeks ago finally called me back and I about fell out of my chair when they quoted me a $440 price!!!! $317 just for the aluminum sheet that I can get off the internet for $60 and then $60 shipping. I did find a guy locally that will put the two 1 1/2" bends on it for me for $65. Just need to find a welder.

[clfarms1]

instead of bending it why not just weld a 1 inch square tube under it then weld your legs to that would be a lot stronger i think and probably cheaper

[eric 3501]

If you find that getting the aluminum welded to be outrageously priced as well, check out www.durafix.com. any aluminum welding I have in the future will be done with this stuff. Just an idea on saving money. Good luck. Eric

[Redge]

DrNip sending you a pm! You will need a specific aluminum to be able to bend it, without it cracking or just breaking!

[crappiebob]

DrNip, try L & L Welding, just north of 44th and High. We use them a lot for welding steel and cast iron, bet they can weld aluminum. They are always reasonable priced and fast.

I have seen the durafix before, but never used it. If you try it, please let us know how well it works.

Bob

[DrNip]

L & L welding is who my co-worker referred me too Thursday. They couldn't bend it but referred me to somebody that could and that is the place that quoted me the $65. I work right off 51st and High.

I will be welding. Don't know how well DuraFix would last over time of me standing and sitting on top. Maybe for something smaller and less weight used on it than a casting deck. I spent a lot of money on this jon boat and don't want any rivets, wood or substitute in or on it. I have to have it ready within the next two months because this 1 1/2 years off from fishing is killing me!!!

I'll be contacting you Monday Redge to see what you got. Thanks.

[DrNip]

Ended up going with Discount Steel located out of Fort Worth TX. My wife has been wanting to take a trip to Ikea so I'll just swing by and pick it up to avoid that hefty shipping charge. Will pick up this Saturday.