[Wayne Maybury]

Mike
The biggest problem you are going to have is the fact that you want a really small piece. Most companies will want to sell you a minimum amount which is far more than you require, like a 10 foot length.

There is a company here in the Montreal area that specializes in SS, brass, aluminium, etc. in small quantities. They buy up left overs from big companies then resell it to folks like you and me. The outfit here is called the Metal Supermarket. Check your yellow pages and ask who sells stainless in small quantities.

Good luck,
Wayne