Extruded Aluminum T-Slot

[Instigate]

What is the best place to buy extruded aluminum? I was going to go with Tnutz but shipping kind of put me off. Is there anywhere else I should be looking?

Also, I'm planning on building something like this but for a 6ft tank. Should I be ok with the 1" x 1" T-slot or should I go with the 1" x 2"?

 

[sbash]

I would source this from Aliexpress, such as:

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesal...0224237&SearchText=v-slot+aluminium+extrusion

However Aliexpress is a shipping cost vs time cost... Usually, you get either fast and expensive or low cost and slow...

A 6' span... I am not sure... Might be better safe than sorry with the 2"...

 

[AlexG]

I got the T-Slot aluminum for my light racks from Zoro.com and they had free shipping even on the 8' pieces I ordered.

1x2 might be better for that design as the 2" side on edge would support more weight from lights.

 

[BigHildy53]

Grainger.com has some stuff and they ship quickly. Shipping costs are low.
https://www.grainger.com/category/structural-framing-systems/material-handling/ecatalog/N-9w4

 

[reefwiser]

You can get it on Amazon 80/20

 

[WilRams]

8020.net

 

[Instigate]

Thanks for the suggestions but after reviewing the other sites, TNuts is still the cheapest way to get the parts I'm needing.

 

[chi1grp]

I got mine from Zoro....i think Grainger owns zoro...zoro was cheaper for Mr

 

[mfinn]

What is the best place to buy extruded aluminum? I was going to go with Tnutz but shipping kind of put me off. Is there anywhere else I should be looking?

Also, I'm planning on building something like this but for a 6ft tank. Should I be ok with the 1" x 1" T-slot or should I go with the 1" x 2"?

I built a light rack out of 1" square tubing that is very similar to the one in the picture. The connectors made it so simple to put it together.
I got it from https://eztube.com/