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    I am a Professional Land Surveyor for the...

    I am a Professional Land Surveyor for the Missouri DOT. i just recently picked up scrapping and am amazed at how much extra cash a guy (or girl) can make. I didn't expect to get hooked but the...
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    Done with free ads on craigslist!!!!

    :mad:Craigslist really is a cool tool for us in the recycling biz but I am only going to use it for advertising from now on. I have responded to several free ads and every other on is a scam. To...
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    Heck ya!! A little cash would go along ways to...

    Heck ya!! A little cash would go along ways to having her mention your name to the neighbor down the way. Love to see some pics.
  4. Thread: Weekend Haul

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    Great advice, do you ever buy items individualy...

    Great advice, do you ever buy items individualy like appliances, mowers, etc
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    Ok I understand that there is no metal that is...

    Ok I understand that there is no metal that is die cast but how would they know, or better yet I know, what the predominate metal is?
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    I sure will. I should have been a little more to...

    I sure will. I should have been a little more to the point and had them make for sure what it was. Busy or not they should be willing since it is us that keeps them going. Is the price paid for die...
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    Ya, olddude is right, there is a big crowd that...

    Ya, olddude is right, there is a big crowd that loves those ol bolens or any old tractor for that matter. I believe you could part it out for pretty good money if you want to take the time.
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    Well, they said it was die cast. They didn't get...

    Well, they said it was die cast. They didn't get out the gun and check it so I am still not convinced. They were extremely busy at the time I went in so I didn't press the issue. Would have...
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    Mick, I think the Bolens tractor you have is a...

    Mick, I think the Bolens tractor you have is a 5000 series tractor made in the 80's The weight will vary depending on if it is gear driven or hydrostatic. Take a look at this link. You will have...
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    Well, I hit it with a hammer (just for you dee,...

    Well, I hit it with a hammer (just for you dee, LOL) and it did not break but it dented. Now I would think it may be brass but the underlying color is silver. Man this thing is frustrating me. I...
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    Man you guys are great!!! Amazing how willing you...

    Man you guys are great!!! Amazing how willing you all are to help. Gunna put it in with the die cast pile for now and ask the yard on Friday.
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    Will do!!!

    Will do!!!
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    My yards doesn't list zinc as an item but maybe...

    My yards doesn't list zinc as an item but maybe it will be bought as lead. Going to take it in this Friday and see. Thanks for all the help.
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    Pot Metal

    Is there a value to pot metal? It isn't magnetic and doesn't spark so I assume it has some value greater then scrap metal.
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    Well I took the grinder to it today and I don't...

    Well I took the grinder to it today and I don't think it is brass. It is shiny silver under the outer coating. I believe it is diecast. I am going to ask the folks at the yard and hopefully they...
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    I guess the color of the inside is what makes me...

    I guess the color of the inside is what makes me wonder whether it is brass. I am going to break out the grinder in the morning and get down to the inner color. Is cast brass worth much?? Thanks...
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    What is this??

    Can anyone help me identify this metal. First it is non magnetic, it is pretty heavy and it looks like brass. The problem I am having is that if you look inside the texture of the metal is odd. It...
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    Poll: 1160. Cram those appliances full and 1500 easy.

    1160. Cram those appliances full and 1500 easy.
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    Ya, I actually am offering to pay but I'm just...

    Ya, I actually am offering to pay but I'm just getting my name out there and so far it is very slow. Can I ask what you guys offer to pay? Right now I am offering so much per load ($20 dollars a...
  20. Thread: Weekend Haul

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    Weekend Haul

    Well sold a couple loads of scrap metal/tin. Fridays load was 900 lbs and took home $85.50. Sat's load was 1000 lbs and took home $95.00. Not to bad but my metal source is dwindling. Maybe...
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    Wdaddy that is a great idea! Have you ever seen...

    Wdaddy that is a great idea! Have you ever seen anyone selling whole elecrtic motors for scrap on ebay before. I did a quick search on ebay but didn't see anything
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    What exactly to you folks mean?

    :confused:I have read on alot of posts that you guys pick up stuff at night. Are you getting this stuff on trash night or do you have an evening route. Just wondering if I should be finding out when...
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    Am I getting the shaft??

    Not sure but I was wondering if anyone else's choice scrape yard lumps electric motors, alternators, starters, lawnmower engines, etc into breakage. The yard that I am taking stuff to is paying...
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    Better Introduce myself

    First off I appoligize, I should have done this already. Been to busy reading through all the great info here.

    I am 35 years old and live in southwest missouri. I started scraping a year or so...
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    Full Timers Please help

    A year or so ago I started cleaning up my parents place. It is a farm that has been in the family for about 70 years and ya there is 70 years worth of metal laying around this place. At the time I...
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