What to do with these?

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Guy comes in my shop and says he has some metal to sell me. I go out to see what he has and picked up 100 sticks for a buck each.They are 4' 1.25x1.25" ( I think) and around 1/8-3/16" thick. Like I said I have 100 of them all the same. There are about 5 1/8" holes down the one side of every stick. Not to bad, could be welded up if need be. Each stick has a coating as well which would have to be cleaned where welding but keep the sticks in good condition while they sit.
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Reply:Might use up a few for a set of running boards on the new work truck.
Reply:Welding cart, yard cart or trailer,boxed in steel shelving unit to store what is left. Could resell on craigs list. I see short cutoffs for sale all the time in Wisconsin.
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Reply:All wonderful ideas! I have seen that table thread before and it is beautiful! Keep the ideas coming!
Reply:Make a rack/cart to store 1.25" x 1.25" tubing.  "USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumMake a rack/cart to store 1.25" x 1.25" tubing.
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Reply:I do have a metal storage problem. I have always wished I could clean up this mess and I have tried a couple times to organize it a bit. But after a little while the pile grows, flows out of the crates and boxes and it is just a mess. It is mainly the tubes and bends that take up the most room and make the mess. This pic here is just the small sections of left overs and stuff. I have boxes and boxes of new bends in tubing and whatnot on the shelves.Any ideas on organizing this kind of stuff? Space is at a premium around here.
Reply:Originally Posted by VPTI do have a metal storage problem. I have always wished I could clean up this mess and I have tried a couple times to organize it a bit. But after a little while the pile grows, flows out of the crates and boxes and it is just a mess. It is mainly the tubes and bends that take up the most room and make the mess. This pic here is just the small sections of left overs and stuff. I have boxes and boxes of new bends in tubing and whatnot on the shelves.Any ideas on organizing this kind of stuff? Space is at a premium around here.
Reply:The lean to is full of wood.
Reply:sounds like you need to let precious out of her cage and get the creative juices flowing. Any number of things could be made with that. let you imagination take you for a ride.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Originally Posted by VPTThe lean to is full of wood.
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauI was meaning another lean to for the other stuff you need to store.
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammersounds like you need to let precious out of her cage and get the creative juices flowing. Any number of things could be made with that. let you imagination take you for a ride.
Reply:Originally Posted by VPTHere is my deal. Sure I can think off all kinds of stuff to waste the metal on but I don't want to just waste it on something meh just because I have it. I am a conservative type and normally save things like this for nice projects that I will get much enjoyment or use out of. Not just whip something together just because I can. At the same time I don't mind wasting a few sticks on some random project or off the wall idea but not the whole pile.
Reply:Lots of those ideas went threw my head already. A go cart for the kids would be interesting! But I can see that costing me lots more money for a motor, drive system, axles, tires, and whatnot. But I like hearing the ideas!
Reply:Did you say go cart? How about one that goes 90 mph? Sorry for the crappy pics, they are pics of pics, my scanner is broken. Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by welderjDid you say go cart? How about one that goes 90 mph? Sorry for the crappy pics, they are pics of pics, my scanner is broken.
Reply:@  VPT - EveryThing.  Nice score.  Consider inside projects (eg. tables, kids furniture, end tables, shelves) and/or gift "ideas" for the Holidays.  Gift the custom as-builts to local schools, shelters, churches, etc.  People really respond to home-built worx. GrindOn bro!Last edited by ManoKai; 07-28-2013 at 09:48 PM."Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:If they were mine I would be building a set of saw horses to work off of. Also some pipe stands to work off of. Anything to make my life easier. They would be perfect length too , not much waste.