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The Hunt for Scrap Steel...

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Question The Hunt for Scrap Steel...

-Quick question, & i hope im in the right section, BUT where do u guys collect ur scrap steel from?? Im talkin about crap thrown on the sides of barns to ordering 12" tube sticks. I wana do this as cost efficient so all help is welcome, including websites just incase i need somethin special!!!

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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check junkyards you never know what you will find
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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I have found crews demolishing buildings will let you take a couple pieces. But some also state its a safety hazard and won't let you near.

I always ask. Sometimes its yes and sometimes its no.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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metal scrapping yards, In NY gershow is a pretty popular place
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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http://www.google.com/search?q=gersh...f87efc6f926f13
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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i always go to my local steel supply shop they let me dig through there scrap bin whenever i need pieces for welding practice
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