Making New Pans

[Farmboy]

Does anyone no a ballpark price for materials for an ss 2x3 flat pan with dividers. I might make a new pan for my evaporator. Thanks farmboy

[KenWP]

Well a 4X8 sheet of SS is around $200 to $250 depending where you buy it. That is plenty of material to make a pan that size. You have to measure 10 times and cut once and it gives you enough for the pan plus the dividers. I have a place here that has scraps of SS plate for $1:75 a pound and I have to figure out how to make use of it now.

[b_mclarty]

I just bought some 22 ga. stainless (304) from Metal Supermarket in Mississauga, ON. The price worked out to $140 for a 4x8 sheet. They even cut it to the sizes that I wanted at no charge.

They have stores all over Canada and the US. I found them on the internet and they were very helpful.

[KenWP]

Thats not bad my price was for a bit thicker metal. So far haven't had much luck finding 20 gauge or thiner.

[C.Wilcox]

Farmboy,

I called a local metal working shop that specializes in stainless steel and got a quote of $260 for an 18 gauge, 2X4 flat pan, 6" deep, with a 3/4" threaded nipple. Given the price of the steel alone this seemed like a really good deal to me. You might want to try seeing if there's anyone specializing in stainless in your area and try the same.

[maplecrest]

why dont you save your self a lot of time and effort and call bascoms a ask about a 2x3 cross flow pan. they have all sizes and types in stock. 603 835 6361 ask for david bascom. and tell him what you are trying to do. he will help you out