Features
- Expert Craftsmanship. Each metal cut is meticulously crafted, guaranteeing precise dimensions, uniformity, and consistency through every stage of manufacturing.
- Whether you're involved in crafting, home improvement, furniture building, or hobbies, our metal cuts are engineered for ease of use and reliability, even in challenging DIY settings.
- This product is perfect for electronic equipment, mold production, precision machinery, hardware components, mechanical parts, stamping applications, and general hardware manufacturing.
- It efficiently tackles mold maintenance, clearance measurement, and challenges associated with mechanical wear, swinging, or instability, offering a dependable solution for machine upkeep.
- This product measures: Aluminum Sheet Metal 3/16" Aluminum Channel x 1.5 x 3", 6063-T52 Aluminum, 4 Inch Length Metal Sheet . Sheet Plate Bar has been processed so that the result is presented as a clear cut flat and smooth board.
Specifications
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4-inch aluminum channel made from 6063-T52 alloy with a 3/16-inch wall thickness and a 1.5 × 3 inch cross-section. Cut with flat, smooth surfaces for use in fabrication, equipment housings, molds, and general hardware or mechanical components requiring machinable, corrosion-resistant aluminum.
Project Ideas
Business
Modular Mounting Kit for Makers
Package small sets of these channels with matching fasteners, rubber pads, and a short instruction sheet to create a modular mounting kit (shelf brackets, device docks, small fixtures). Sell kits in tiered bundles (single, 4-pack, starter pack) on Etsy and maker marketplaces. Emphasize ease of use, corrosion-resistant 6063 aluminum, and include mounting templates to reduce returns.
Small-Batch Precision Parts Service
Use the channels as raw stock for short-run CNC or hand-machined components—brackets, enclosures, jigs—for local startups, artists, and prototypers. Offer services like drilling, tapping, anodizing, or laser engraving. Market to product designers and hobbyists who need low-volume, high-precision metal parts with quick turnaround and transparent pricing.
Industrial-Style Home Decor Line
Create a branded line of small industrial-home items (shelf brackets, picture rails, plant hangers, lamp arms) made from these short aluminum channels. Differentiate with finishes (brushed, anodized colors), bundled hardwood pieces, and custom engraving. Launch on marketplaces (Etsy, Shopify) and at local craft fairs; offer customization (initials, lengths) as an upsell.
Jigs & Fixture Kits for Workshops
Design and sell simple jigs and fixtures built around the channel profile: router fences, drill guides, angle stops, and alignment aids for woodworkers and metalworkers. Package them as DIY upgrade kits for hobbyist tool tables or makerspaces, including mounting screws and a quick setup guide. Position as time-saving, affordable upgrades for workshops and advertise through local maker networks and online woodworking communities.
Creative
Minimalist Phone/Tablet Dock
Use the 4" aluminum channel as the structural cradle for a compact phone or small tablet stand. Cut one face to create a cable channel, add a rubber strip or silicone pads to the contact surfaces to prevent slipping, and drill/tap a hole for a hidden USB-C/lightning pass-through. The channel's rigidity and corrosion resistance make a sleek, durable desktop accessory that can be anodized or powder-coated for a polished finish.
Hidden Floating Shelf Bracket
Make a pair of short concealed shelf brackets: fix the channel into the underside of a wooden shelf so the shelf slides over the channel like a sleeve, producing a nearly invisible mount. The 3/16" wall and 1.5×3" profile give enough strength for lightweight to medium loads (books, small plants). Finish by countersinking screws into the vertical face and sanding/painting the shelf edge for a flush modern look.
Wall-Mounted Tool & Bike Hook
Bend or machine the channel to form a U-shaped hook for hanging bikes, cords, or hand tools. Use the interior of the channel as a cradle and line with felt or rubber to protect finishes. Attach by through-bolting or welded tabs and add a powder-coat for weather resistance; multiple short lengths can be arranged as a modular wall organizer in a garage or studio.
LED Strip Light Housing / Heat Spreader
Convert the channel into a small linear light housing for strip LEDs. The open channel profile accepts the LED strip and diffusing acrylic, while the aluminum body acts as a heat spreader to extend LED life. Cut to length, add end caps, and provide mounting clips; ideal for under-cabinet lighting, display cases, or accent cove lighting in handmade furniture.