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| [http://www.wexlersteel.com/ D. Wexler & Sons] is one of the [[Sources#Metal|places to get raw steel in Chicago]]. | | [http://www.wexlersteel.com/ D. Wexler & Sons] is one of the [[Sources#Metal|places to get raw steel in Chicago]]. |
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− | * Minimum orders — 16 to 24 feet bars (exact bar length depends on the steel shape) | + | * Minimum order — one 16-24 foot bar (exact bar length depends on the steel shape) |
− | * Prices — $0.75 to $0.85 a pound. Bars can be cut, eg. to fit in your vehicle. Cuts are $1 to $2 each. | + | * Prices — $0.75 to $0.85 a pound. Bars can be cut, eg. to fit in your vehicle. Cuts are $1 to $2 each. |
| * Location — [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=wexlersteel.com+loc:chicago 47th St, Chicago] | | * Location — [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=wexlersteel.com+loc:chicago 47th St, Chicago] |
| * Pickup — Mon to Fri, 8:00am to 3:30pm. | | * Pickup — Mon to Fri, 8:00am to 3:30pm. |
− | * Catalog — No online catalog is available. Get their paper catalog. A paper catalog is stored at Pumping Station: One. You can also call them, they're very friendly and answer questions. | + | * Catalog — No online catalog is available. Get their paper catalog. A paper catalog is stored at Pumping Station: One. You can also call them, they're very friendly and answer questions. |
− | * Metal sold — A36 steel only. Available in most shapes. | + | * Metal sold — A36 steel only. Available in most shapes. |
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− | They're a small and friendly place. The first time I (Dee Newcum) ordered from them, the president took my order, and he took time to answer my questions, even though I was making a small order. | + | They're a small and friendly place. The first time I (Dee Newcum) ordered from them, the president took my order, and he took time to answer my questions, even though I was making a small order. |
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| [[Category:Metalworking]] | | [[Category:Metalworking]] |