Aluminum Bent

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.

Check out A1 sheet metal in Tulsa.

Bobo

Thank you. I'll be contacting them.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Piece has been picked up and installed! Thanks to all that helped. Now just waiting on paint from manufacture.

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prep is key! I painted the inside of my boat. I cleaned it with OH, sanded with a sander with 80 grit paper, wiped again with OH, then sprayed it with acid wash to etch it. i would say to etch it for sure! I get my local Technology center ( the one for high school students) to bend/break, weld, machine anything i have. They love getting outside small jobs. It always cost me a 12 pack of Pepsi and a 12 pack of Dr Pepper. generally same day service.

Lucky for you. That casting deck costed a good $200 more than what I really wanted to pay for it. I'm going to rough up the aluminum a little, blow it off, wash down, wipe with TSP substitute, spray with Moeller Zinc Chromate self etching primer and then squirt down with the paint that is in the mail. Not too worried about it or the flooring soon to come as I plan on laying SeaDek on top of all. :)

Just a follow up on my casting deck. Finally got it painted and looking just like I wanted it! Best thing about it, no wood like you see alot of people do with tin boats! Total extension was roughly 24". Thanks for looking.


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Looks good:HandsClapping

Great looking deck

very nice deck!

Thank you. Forgot to add the total length is 42" now.

You did a fine job on that deck. Should be plenty sturdy.

Looks good!