5005 aluminium alloy

[thephilonator]

hey guys,

has anybody ever made anything from 5005 grade aluminium alloy. i'm looking for some 6061 or 7075 grade alum to make a few things from but when i went looking in some shops here in canberra, all i got was 5005 or 5083.

so i'm wondering, will 5005 or 5083 grade be good enough for a emaxx chassis and braces? has anyone made anything out of 5005 or 5083? does it work?

and can anyone suggest a few places where i might be able to get some 6061 or 7075? i know of McMaster-Carr, but shipping a 12 X 24inch aluminium plate to australia isn't going to be cheap.

thanks.