Does anyone know where I can get 3x2mm rectangular key steel? It usually comes in 12" lengths. This is the last ingredient I need to start my own small business so any help would be very very very welcome. I don't want to go to a steel producer as it would cost a fortune just to get the setup done!!

John, March 2009

Unless you're intending to buy in bulk a steel producer wouldn't take your order. You will need to find a metal stockholder - yellow pages will be able to help you I guess.

Key Steel bars usually come in square section but here's a UK link to some rectangular and square sections...

http://www.westyorkssteel.com/key_steel.html

Peccavi, March 2009