Steve & Netters,
As a former resident of the St. Louis area, and a former patron of
Shapiro's, I can honestly tell you as to why their prices are "better" than
other aircraft material supply companies. Shapiro's is basicly a scrap-yard.
If you want a specific grade of metal (7075, 7050, 6061 etc or 4130, 4340), you
basicly get the "deer in the headlights" look. If you also want a nice
straight piece, that doesn't have a bunch of corrosion, and not all banged up
on the edges and elsewhere, you'll pay as much as or (in most cases) more than
other aircraft material supply companies.
Remember, they're a scrap-yard, in the absolute worst area (scary) of St.
Louis, and they have that "junk-yard dog" mentality. They get most of their
"stock" from what used to be McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing) after it got a
scrap tag or scrap material disposition.
For projects that don't fly (home, automobile etc.) they're fine, but for
Aircraft quality material, I'd be very hesitant to purchase materials from this
company.
They have bins and bins and bins of old aircraft tools such as riveters and
air-drills--almost all are junk.
They also have bins and bins and bins and even more bins of aircraft
fasteners. Unsorted, corroded, sizes that nobody needs.....sitting out in the
weather....
Buyer beware, you get what you pay for.
[email protected] wrote:
The website is www.shapirosupply.com and they are based in St. Louis. He
claims that the metal is priced better than other places. Just thought that I
would pass this information along.
Scott Cable
Jamestown, ND
[email protected]
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