What to do with recycled metal?

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In town we had a explosion at a gas station.  Static electricity caused a spark which caused a massive explosion and fire.  The station is rebuilding their awning and this metal was free for the taking.  It is 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3/16" angle.  Approx. 400' of it.  Any project ideas? Attached ImagesMolongneckLincoln 175HD MigWard's Powr-Kraft 230 ARCHypertherm Powermax 45Harris O/A TorchMakita 2414NB Chop SawMakita 9557PB 4 1/2" Angle GrinderClarke BT 1002 6" Brench GrinderRyobi DP 120 12" Drill Press
Reply:Ew ew ew  I know make a gas station awning.
Reply:I have mental pictures of one pissed off wife in about a year!"but honey its real good stuff ""yes love I really do need all of it""think of what we can save""Oh it will only take me a week or two to use that lot""next weekend I will definitely move it and mow that area""oh that grass will grow back in days""no, snakes dont like living under steel its a scientific fact...just ask anyone on WW"   Last edited by Brett; 10-20-2007 at 07:07 PM.A good guess is better than a bad measurement
Reply:After a YEAR???   She's a KEEPER!!!  *Rick*Having just enough knowledge to be dangerous!
Reply:Good score!DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Looks like about the right size to make some bed frames.  Pay back time.  Yuk.  Yuk.
Reply:Originally Posted by WeldordieLooks like about the right size to make some bed frames.
Reply:Make a shelving unit, a frame with plywood in centre. After all who ever has enough storage?If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:looks like enough for a pretty nice building frame.
Reply:you could always build a few arbors, or trelless for the yard. thats what i did with some bed frames i salvaged from the curb trash.
Reply:You should weigh it and figure a price per foot.  I am sure you will sell some of it.  Don't give it away just because you got it for almost free.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:workbench? shelves? a rack to hold it
Reply:I let the local scrap guys pick up mine.  Its good for them and good for me.  If I do it, it takes half a day and alot of dickering.  It helps them help me (sometimes Im looking for a certain size or whatnot and anything metal they come through, alls it takes is throwing a few coupons out front).Various GrindersVictor Journeyman torch200cf Acet. 250cf oxygenLincoln 175 plus/alpha2 gunLincoln v205t tigLincoln 350mpEsab 650 plasmaWhen you can get up in the morning, Its a good day.Live each day like its your last.
Reply:For whatever reason, I did not even consider shelf brackets.  Good idea richharr!!  I gotta go start on some.MolongneckLincoln 175HD MigWard's Powr-Kraft 230 ARCHypertherm Powermax 45Harris O/A TorchMakita 2414NB Chop SawMakita 9557PB 4 1/2" Angle GrinderClarke BT 1002 6" Brench GrinderRyobi DP 120 12" Drill Press