Is this made of aluminum or steel
388596
Seems too heavy to me to be aluminum, and too bright and shiny to be a common steel..So I put a magnet against it and it did attract. I'd therefore guess it is a corrosion-resistant or plated steel. I couldn't even drill two holes in the trailer bracket (to match my trailer holes) with my electric drill, it was so hard. But my neighbor, who is is machinist, and probably has a drill press, got it done.
388597
I really don't know because I haven't paid that much attention. My best answer would be aluminum, but a thicker gauge aluminum. I have used mine all summer, haven't had any problems, and don't see any near future problems.
1103142
I think it's aluminum, just because of how light it is, and I think I tried to get a magnet to stick to it with no luck. Whatever it is it's quite heavy duty, but doesn't weigh too much.
1012374
It is metal but not sure what, probably a heavy aluminum. It works wonderfully, I just bought a second one for my sister.
1971563
It is definitely Aluminium, the magnet doesn't lie. I went back to open sights so if you want to try it out a little cheaper I just listed the one I bought for $80 on amazon.
370130
steel or metal, what's the difference?is made of steel, no aluminum. I am very happy with the case, water cooling.greeting
600301
It is most definitely aluminum. It is very strong and I am quite pleased with it. I have had it about 6 months. I installed it myself and found it very easy to do.
192455
Steel/aluminum? It is a strong and durable metal. Birds love it and it holds up strong- the squirrels don't like it!
1238176
It's made of plastic and its about 3/4" X 1 3/4". I've previously had one that was made of aluminum, but I haven't been able to find another one.
1697829
I believe it is aluminum but not sure. I have had no problems with mine and use it a lot.
1711027
It is lightweight, so I think it is aluminum -- steel would be much heavier. It hasn't rusted at all.
962781
I think the steel one is a different model than the aluminum. It has a different letter after the name
1208372
Never got the chance to find out. What I did find out was that it was not stainless steel construction. It is aluminum which is what I was trying to avoid. Sent it back.
1715312
It is metal and lightweight. So I assume it is aluminum. But I'm not certain, sorry.
1160137
I think it is steel coated with paint (at least feel like steel, it is heavy) if aluminum, it should be much lighter
690392
Made of heavy duty plastic attached to metal...inside water system is aluminum. This is my second Ames reel to replace one that lasted 10 years. I love it!
1089204
It's made out of aluminum. The sprayer part inside is plastic. It's well made and pretty strong.
2012421
I am not sure. The discription says aluminum steel. It works really good. can make rice without it boiling over, just for example.