I'm looking for a block of aluminum about the size of a deck of cards, where would I find such a thing?

I've tried Home Depot, and Ace Hardware, and no luck at either. I need something at least 1/2" thick

4/22/2007 5:11:29 PM

what exact size do you need, i can come up with some, for a small fee of course

4/22/2007 5:29:25 PM

http://www.metalexpress.net

4/22/2007 6:52:36 PM

^

kick ass supplier, great prices

they will cut to length on the cheap

4/22/2007 7:02:13 PM

too bad you didnt ask this earlier, tons of that stuff sitting around in the senior design lab that no one is using.

4/22/2007 7:34:11 PM

i think i have some 1" by 4" solid bar stock, ill have to check to be sure

4/22/2007 7:35:04 PM

I think I may not need as large a piece as I thought I did.

Here is a pic of what I am trying to replicate: http://www.billysblades.com/Other%20Goodies%20Images/4567.h12.jpg
http://www.billysblades.com/Other%20Goodies/4567.htm

It is a jig to hold down a straight razor while sanding/polishing it. The aluminum acts as a heat sink for the blade, because you can not overheat the blades or it will detemper the steel and the razor becomes useless then.

I've already seen the 1/4" thick pieces of aluminum at Home Dept and the hardware store, so that just might work after all.

[Edited on April 23, 2007 at 9:52 AM. Reason : link to picture, jesus that is big]

[Edited on April 23, 2007 at 9:53 AM. Reason : another link]

4/23/2007 9:52:20 AM

Do you make straight razors?

4/23/2007 10:24:02 AM

no, I only collect and restore them, with a little sharpening, sanding and polish you can turn a $15 eBay razor into a $50 razor

4/23/2007 10:28:54 AM