Where to buy custom sized substrates in Canada?

[Warbs87]

I can't find anyone locally to cut aluminum or alumicore materials for me. Do you know of a site that will make custom sized aluminum and ship them. I have found a decent US one but nothing within Canada.

I can't afford a panel saw to cut the material myself.

 

[player]

Circular saw, straight edge, a couple of clamps. Use a sacrificial sheet of corroplast under the sheet.



http://www.homedepot.ca/product/118-inch-guide-rail/823927 Note: The rail shown above is for use with a Makita plunge cut circular saw.




http://www.homedepot.ca/product/6-1-2-inch-plunge-cut-circular-saw/823881



I have read you can possibly score the aluminum boards with a box cutter and snap the sheets. Please get confirmation before trying though.

 

[Conor Knoxx]

I use these guys - not sure how shipping will be from Toronto to you.... I've been dealing with them for about 8 years, never a complaint.
http://www.y-m-s.net/York_Manufactu...ign_Holders___Metal_Frames___Light_Boxes.html

 

[PanelSaws]

Low Cost DIY panel saw that works

You can probably afford one of my panel saw kits. It only costs $299.
Crop Marks Printing bought one and likes it:

You can watch a video here.

We have several in stock ready to ship.

Thanks,

Paul

 

[Browner]

Pat beat me to it. Mid West sheet metal is great. For shipping, your quickest option would probably be greyhound. If you're shipping a lot (and bigger pieces) maybe check out Gardewine North or some place similar.

 

[Warbs87]

Aluminum: Mid West sheet metal: 1100 Logan Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 1P9 (204) 774-3107


Aluminum composite and other substrates: Sabic Polymershapes 1725 St James St, Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 958-7500


Both suppliers are very knowledgeable and good at what they do. I'm not sure how shipping would work out to you but hopefully that's a question they can answer.

Thank you so much!!!! Finally I have been looking forever. I will call them both today!!