ever visit the scrapyard?

[foureasy]

i picked up 4lbs of titanium screws (1/4 20) and 3/16 rod for just under 12 bucks. i try to walk through the local scrapyard once a week. most scrapyards will sell metal by the pound. you will always walk away with something.

[Kevlarr]

Yep, both to sell when my pile gets too big (or when scrap steel hits above $60 per ton) and to buy when I need something.
There's a metal fab/welding shop just up the road and they want crazy prices for their scrap steel! Last time I was there I needed some pieces of 1/8" plate and they hit me up for $1.75 per lb.

[diceman2004]

the cost of scrap metal is so high because theres a big demand for it . mainly because china is buying most of the worlds scrap steel , creating a shortage here .

[skipu]

i keep all mine he he he !!! hey some people collect different things beer caps too!!!!!!

[2door]

Scrap yards, if they'll let you wonder around in them, are almost as much fun as auto salvage yards, (junk yards) Even better, for us, is a motorcycle junk yard. Man, the things you see. Unfortunately the one I go to thinks all their parts are made of gold. $10.00 for a gas cap from an old Yamaha...I don't think so.
Tom

[skipu]

Originally Posted by 2door

Scrap yards, if they'll let you wonder around in them, are almost as much fun as auto salvage yards, (junk yards) Even better, for us, is a motorcycle junk yard. Man, the things you see. Unfortunately the one I go to thinks all their parts are made of gold. $10.00 for a gas cap from an old Yamaha...I don't think so.
Tom

HEY NICE RIDE IN YOUR AVATAR !!