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Old 03-15-2003   #5 (permalink)
sparafina
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Originally posted by peekitty
Might be cheaper to simply buy one, unless you've got access to a shop...

As for procuring the aluminum, I've scored some pretty exotic chunks of metal at local recycling yards, they usually charge by the pound.
Yes buying one would be much easier, but what's the fun in that? For me its about learning and experimentation. You're right about going to a scrap yard, its matter of finding the time.
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