DIY Project....

[Tonyscoots84]

hey guyz ill elaborate a lil more once i can get the materials i need... where could i find really really shinny thin metal that is used in parabolic reflectors..

this is going to be the main thread for my project and will update once i start... this is going to be a good DIY thread ..

 

[Deanos]

Good for whom? You? So you can find that really really shiny thin metal?

Is it me, or don't you typically recommend HelloLights.com to other DIYers?! ...

 

[Tonyscoots84]

im looking for metal sheets... dean if your not gonna be useful dont respond .. :thanks:

just to answer your ?'s cause i dont personally like to leave ?'s unanswered...

1.2. for whom you say me.... yes it is going to be good for me and once i work out all the specs it is also going to be good for the community and other DIY guyz out there...

3. i need to find the really shinny thin metal for the project :banghead:

4. if you pay close attention to some of the threads which i would respond to a member in the community you would see members who are looking to get retro kits, thats when i would recommend hellolights.com...

ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS ....

 

[tosiek]

Why not explain the project =0)

I only have 2 places that come to mind from doing some school projects. A photography place on 18th used to carry 24x24 sheets or pearl paint.

There has to be sheet metal places that carry it though.

 

[prattreef]

Do a search for Miro polished aluminum. I believe they are made in grades Miro 1, 2 3 etc. The higher the number, the better ( shinier) the grade... I think.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

thanks randy..... i appreciate the info... thats exactly what i was looking to find... ...

 

[tosiek]

Your still not explaining the DIY. at least give a summary =0P

 

[Tonyscoots84]

lmao no summary until i atleast start the project there will be pictures and everything ...

 

[DallasNYC]

I had bookmarked these guys a while back when I had a project in mind, but never contacted them. No idea what shipping would cost.
http://anomet.com/cgi-bin/online/storepro.php

I've also seen discussions where people have used the metal from light tubes / solar-tubes, which are sold at some home depots.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

thanks dallas i actually just tryed doing an order and shipping was only overnight and was 86.00 ....

 

[bad coffee]

Search "Spectral aluminium"

 

[DallasNYC]

Only Overnight? Thats interesting. I would call them and see if they have other shipping options. Thier material prices look pretty good to me.

 

[mmike1992]

tony ,try mcmaster-carr priced fair and quick shipping ,mike

 

[cali_reef]

Do you have a sheet metal bending break? can't do a good sheet metal project without one of those.

 

[DevIouS]

We don't even know what he's trying to do....:tired:

 

[Bob 1000]

OOOOOoo.....Love do it yourself threads... But you got me wondering bad, Can you use foil??? And oh yeah, what is it your trying to do your self????

 

[steveo32]

Tony, I would try a sheet metal shop if it hasn't been mentioned already. I have have one down the road from me they get asll types of stuff in and they and bend and shape to your project. Also does this throw out the rail idea or was that completed ? either best of luck and when your done I want blueprints lol.