In message <97062607303037517@shades.nildram.co.uk> PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU writes: [snips] > Does anyone know of a UK supplier of extruded aluminium sections (eg. L > shaped, U shaped)? Model shops doen't seem to have 'em (they just have > tubes) and B&Q looked blank when I asked them. > Thanks Dave, You could try Alcan Metal Centres. They have 20 or so centres around the UK. Our local one (Reading) can be reached on 0118 9451355. If you want one more local to you, e-mail me with your city or county and I'll let you know the nearest. Regards, Mike Watson