I need a big piece of metal! XD

[aeriyn]

Yus, you heard right.

I'm trying to make a custom case for my amp, and I want a thick piece of unpainted aluminum which I shall give a brushed finish and mount as the front panel on a black case.

Does anyone happen to have any 1/4" or 3/16" thick aluminum? Hmm?

 

[skyskraper]

i got some aluminium sheet 1.8mm thick from a local metal work shop. i was driving home one day and noticed the shop along the way, so i pulled in to ask a few questions about drilling/punching holes for panels and i asked if they had any off cuts of aluminium they didnt want, bingo! free rocks

i used it in a project and went to my housemates work (firealarm manufacturer) to use their tools to cut it to the size i needed. so see whether any local metal shops have any spare in the size you need. but 1/4" is pretty darn thick! also the larger hardware stores or trade stores will have it, and its not too pricey iirc.

 

[Wodgy]

I've ordered from this place before, and the service is good:
http://onlinemetals.com

Keep in mind that the brushed finish that you normally see in decorative applications is usually brushed stainless steel. Brushed aluminum is less common and has a different, duller look.

 

[skyskraper]

yeah you will likely want to get it anodized or buy anodized panel

 

[MisterX]

Check the local hardware store....
I live in the middle of BFE and even the hardware store on the corner has sheets of brushed aluminum stock for like 3$.

 

[Garbz]

grab ur local yellow pages and search for metal and aluminium supplies. I needed alu for my custom case. Found only a place which sells pannels in 1.2x2.4m sheets for $60AUD. Ended up buying an offcut which was lying on the floor for $8