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  1. If you stripped a welding cable even though it is...

    If you stripped a welding cable even though it is bright it would have to go in the #1.

    Bare and bright needs to be solid conductor which is 14 gauge of larger . You can have a cable like 1/0...
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    Since I have a subscription to AMM I can see the...

    Since I have a subscription to AMM I can see the original story that was printed there. I don't want to copy the entire story and post it here because of copyrights. BUT here is part of the story...
  3. I wouldn't mess around with a trailer if your...

    I wouldn't mess around with a trailer if your serious about hauling cars. For one most trailers are set up with an electric winch that doesn't have the power needed to move junk cars. Trust me...
  4. #2 Bundles on the Chicago market have dropped...

    #2 Bundles on the Chicago market have dropped $10.00/GT this morning. BUT clean auto cast went up $10.00/GT.
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    Romex can be categorized as #1 insulated wire...

    Romex can be categorized as #1 insulated wire which would be worth more.

    Extension cords will be #2 insulated wire since they are made with stranded wire that is not big enough to be classified...
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    You need to up load the picture to a site like...

    You need to up load the picture to a site like Photobucket then post the link here using the "Insert Image" icon.

    Some people burn the tar off. Just like they burn the insulation off of wiring. I...
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    Commodity pricing has more to do with supply and...

    Commodity pricing has more to do with supply and demand than anything else, and the value of the dollar.

    You can see supply (inventory) has been going down, that will cause the price of a...
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    I doubt it happened but did you check with your...

    I doubt it happened but did you check with your local mail carrier to see if he/she might of grabbed the mail tub full of RAM by mistake?

    Stranger things have been known to happened.
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    The center conductor in coax cable is usually...

    The center conductor in coax cable is usually steel with a copper coating. Make sure you check it before you buy it to keep from losing any money and before you try and sell it to a yard so you...
  10. Also in the original article it is mentioned that...

    Also in the original article it is mentioned that broken glass from CRT monitors was found in this couples yard. Apparently they were breaking the glass from the used monitors and possibly trying to...
  11. It still doesn't make any sense that he would be...

    It still doesn't make any sense that he would be getting paid $220.00/ton ($.11/pound) for shred and only $150.00/ton ($.075/pound) for HMS.

    I don't know why you guys quote prices for ferrous...
  12. Metal cutting blade will be around 10 teeth per...

    Metal cutting blade will be around 10 teeth per inch (TPI) a wood blade will be around 5 TPI.

    Overkill is good. LOL
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    Best thing for cutting up a beer truck box is one...

    Best thing for cutting up a beer truck box is one of these.

    http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu59/EX400LC-3/GennisusShear002.jpg



    But since you likely don't have one the next best thing...
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    You need to upload your photos to a site like...

    You need to upload your photos to a site like Photobucket, and then enter the link to the photo here on the forum. The forum doesn't allow attachments.
  15. Welcome to the forum, let me know if I can be of...

    Welcome to the forum, let me know if I can be of any assistance if you have something made of metal you need advice on.

    As far as your aluminum/copper fin radiators I hope you learned it is not...
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    From time to time we get someone bringing in a...

    From time to time we get someone bringing in a copper clad grounding rod thinking they have a gold mine on their hands. I remember one guy even saying he weighted it on his bathroom scale and it...
  17. Sideways to up $5.

    Sideways to up $5.
  18. According to the factory spec sheet the hopper is...

    According to the factory spec sheet the hopper is made out of 12 gauge mild steel, BUT stainless was an option so I would check it with a magnet.

    Be careful about the oil too. The hydraulic oil...
  19. The factory the curb weight of that vehicle with...

    The factory the curb weight of that vehicle with the vacuum according to the factory spec sheet is 6100 lbs. Being it is burn out it will weight even less.

    Link to factory spec sheet:...
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    Looks like lead to me See if you can draw...

    Looks like lead to me

    See if you can draw your favorite cartoon character with it on a piece of paper.
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    Yes that is a logger/baler. Somewhat like this...

    Yes that is a logger/baler. Somewhat like this one.

    Al-jon 580 Car Logger - YouTube
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    You guys are too funny. An inflated tire in a...

    You guys are too funny. An inflated tire in a shredder will do nothing more than go poof. I doubt you would even notice it.

    A propane tank on the other hand is another story. But you don't need...
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    If the tires are off than you can sell the steel...

    If the tires are off than you can sell the steel wheels as #2 HMS (heavy melt steel) or sometimes more commonly refereed to as 3 foot.

    Make sure you remove any lead weights regardless of what you...
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    A good scale operator can tell if the person...

    A good scale operator can tell if the person knows what they are doing as far as sorting out their aluminum. Depending on if your a regular or know your different grades of aluminum will determine...
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    The frame is worth a couple hundred dollars if...

    The frame is worth a couple hundred dollars if you cut it up into three foot pieces, the aluminum siding might be worth a couple of hundred dollars if you clean all the screws, staples and caulking...
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