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Welcome to SMF. Knowledge is the key to survival regardless of the situation. Our library can help in regards to metal recycling, if you take the time to research our archives. Hope to see you...

Thank you and for the record, our governor is a female that struggled with keeping the family farm afloat after her parents died. She went into politics to correct the wrongs her family suffered. ...

Welcome to SMF. Good time to get involved as prices are higher than in the last few years.

So after day 2 this is the mess.

https://i.imgur.com/8iRYb7A.jpg

What a mess.

https://i.imgur.com/cqKU9mi.jpg

Combines are a complicated machine that are an engineers nightmare. It is even worse for a mechanic that has to repair them. They are a combination of belts, hydraulics, and conveyor belts that are...

Time to go to work. Under promise and over achieve. The project was started two days ago, a full week before it was promised. Owner expects the first of three combines to be completed by Feb. 2. ...

Good luck if you bought tickets. I bought lottery tickets for my staff as a gift for Christmas many years ago. Some thought it was a generous gift, but most wanted to re-gift it. The...

Thank you for bumping the thread. Brings back memories of many members that no longer visit.

This is interesting for a future snow bird. What would a mobile home like this cost, what is typical lot rent, and what would something like this rent for in your area?

Respect and responsibility should guide everyone's decisions, not fear or the government. These are two words we seldom hear about on a daily basis, but they were the values many of our parents grew...

A little about my business plan, I do not buy metal outright. Instead it is done on a land-lease format, 1/3 to the owner and 2/3 to me. I cover all expenses including hauling to the yard. When...

Building a good relationship with the scrap yard has benefits. This is the last of the load from the previous job site. It is parked next to the loading area for the rail cars. Most customers have...

My life is blessed in many ways, many pastimes that I love, beautiful scenery, and total freedom. Contrary to our governors advocating it, please do not plan to move here, you might just get in the...

That is my forty ft. trailer in the previous post. It will haul up to six vehicles when loaded correctly.

Another example of the beauty that is presented on a daily basis. I do not watch much TV...

This is one of the loads hauled from this site. I explained earlier in this thread how I secure these loads, so it will not be repeated. I have been complimented by the Highway Patrol ( I got...

A torch is used to remove lug nuts from the wheels since most are rusted (welded on). Sometimes things go haywire and a tire will catch on fire. This is the result:
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The posts above are a sample of the grace and wonders I enjoy everyday in my office, the great outdoors. This work and lifestyle is totally dependent on mother nature and you learn to survive in the...

Survival and life is a challenge in this part of the country. This time of the year the geese have migrated south, the deer are in their winter ranges, cattle are in feed lots in case of a blizzard,...

It is time for updating this old thread. The low prices and many surgeries have limited my activity in this area of my life. I was asked on another thread to provide pictures of my latest...

APA is our resident expert in this area. He might help if you are interested in funneling your product through his company.

Sorry I cannot help you with the location. Few on our forum deal with materials beyond metals. Have you considered contacting a small local saw mill. In your part of the country there should be an...

We do not have a shred category. Unprepared iron is up to $150 ton from $50.00 a couple of months ago. Appliances up from not accepting them to $50/ net ton. Makes it worthwhile to haul the...

This is new to me even though I thought most of your posts have been read. I have always been intrigued by your insights and knowledge and this bit might save my health. Please do not hesitate to...

Welcome to SMF. You already started on the path of success by finding the forum. Good luck and keep us posted.