I will start by apologizing for posting the last picture on the "Update on the Watertanks." I did this to make it easier for my newest client to view and to set the stage for this request.
I am starting a new challenge. The water tanks were about 70 tons of metal. My new adventure is over 5,000 tons. Yes it is not a typo, 5,000 tons. This is a conservative estimate, and the final total will probably be twice this amount, if not more. I will give more details in the future. I will even start a thread showing the progress. Right now I am looking for contacts to sell the iron, people that can cut with a torch (I will train), and someone interested in scrapping electric motors (100 lbs. to 1 ton), brass valves, etc. With this amount of metal, I do not have time. I am not making any promises, just starting to investigate the options.
I am looking to move the iron to the gulf or either coast to maximize profits. Anyone in these areas that know the largest scrap yards, your information would be very valuable. I have access to the railroad within 50 yards of the project. If the cost of transporting this metal is cost prohibitive, I will scrap it locally.
The timeline for the project is one year. I am thinking 10 torches with 10 gophers to start with. That is 250 tons per week. If I fall behind this goal, I will add more torches and gophers. We will be cutting with propane and liquid oxygen with # 1 tips. Some of the metal is 4 in. thick. Anyone with experience with this type of project, your input would be appreciated. If you have insight or opinions, please respond to this thread or pm me. If you want to be a part of my challenge, same contacts.
I will add that I could not have gotten this opportunity without this forum. You never know who is lurking. Therefore, if you have information or input your reply on this forum may be seen by others that could impact your future. I will be posting pictures and other information in the future for your advice and input.
Administrator and moderators, I have the right to post these requests and apologize if I used the wrong forum. I want individuals to know this site is worth every minute of their time.
Thanks.
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