Went out to my new project (old farm dump site) for the first time today. It's breathtaking. Granted, I'm pretty novice at the scrap thing, but this land is stocked with iron and steel and I think it would be considered a good find for just about anybody in the business.
I drove the truck out there this morning at 7:30 a.m. and by 3:00 I had gathered and ran two loads of 2,560lbs each. I honestly can't even tell that I have been to the site becuase there is so much stuff out there.
I have a few pictures of the site itself, but I haven't uploaded them yet. Judging by the two loads of 2,560lbs that I hauled today, I would estimate that there is something like 18,000lbs of steel out there. Actually, there's probably a lot more than that, but I don't want to think so optimistically. haha.
Want advice: I don't know if there's a trick to taking apart old farm equipment. I am facing probably 8-12 very heavy pieces of equipment (I'd estimate between 1,500 - 7,000lbs+ each). I do not own a torch, but will buy one with the money I made today on the job. Does anyone know what size tanks I should get? I assume I will need an Oxy + Cetalyne torch (spelling?). How much does the gas cost and how much will I burn? Will I be able to cut through thick stuff like 1/2" thick I-beams?
I'm really thankful to have a job like this. Landscaping isn't exactly blowing up the bank right now. Haha. Wish you all the best.
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