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- Feb 25, 2023
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In starting my machining education and, perhaps eventually, career, I find myself in need of metals to work with.
I thought about going to the junk yard, but from what I understand from my father, it is illegal to remove trash or parts of it. I live in Florida USA. It's kinda stupid too because none of it is sorted and you never know what's in there.
My current method of acquisition is to pickup what I see by the road or what is broken and made of metal. Of course, this method leaves a lot to be desired in terms of any form of round stock (Aside from old, bent, rebar), sheet metal (I can get round ones from old pumps that are normally really rusted in spots), and any form of bar rectangular prism (I can get crooked one's from lawn mower blades) or beam, such as T, or I. I also find myself competing with the local scrappers (who probably need the money more than I need the metal.)
Any ideas?
Thanks!
I thought about going to the junk yard, but from what I understand from my father, it is illegal to remove trash or parts of it. I live in Florida USA. It's kinda stupid too because none of it is sorted and you never know what's in there.
My current method of acquisition is to pickup what I see by the road or what is broken and made of metal. Of course, this method leaves a lot to be desired in terms of any form of round stock (Aside from old, bent, rebar), sheet metal (I can get round ones from old pumps that are normally really rusted in spots), and any form of bar rectangular prism (I can get crooked one's from lawn mower blades) or beam, such as T, or I. I also find myself competing with the local scrappers (who probably need the money more than I need the metal.)
Any ideas?
Thanks!