A Fortune in Scrap - Secrets of the Scrap Metal IndustryA Fortune In Scrap is written by industry veteran, Ken Burtwell, and describes how reclamation is vital to the national economy and ranks high on the list of the nation's largest industries.

We're not talking recycling plastic bottles and aluminum cans here - sure, that's something all of us can do, but what the average person doesn't know is the "hidden scrap" that's not obvious to the casual observer - and when salvaged properly - is worth a fortune!

Ken shows you how to identify different metals with magnets and chemical tests and you'll learn how to prepare them for sale to get the BIGGEST BUCKS possible. Prep tools such as "Flame Cutting" and the awesome power of the "Thermic Lance" are described.

From bridges and old buildings to old locomotives and the rails they run on, Ken covers this and shows you his (old) photos of buildings being demolished and their hidden gems.

This is an example of BIG RECYCLING, and is a necessary process both from an economical and environmental point of view as there is a reduced demand on the Earth's natural resources.

Included are formulas for estimating weights of steel drums, and tables showing weight-per-pound for different metal thicknesses.

After reading Ken's "A Fortune in Scrap", you'll agree that recycling today is BIG BUSINESS and those having the moxie to forge ahead will be well rewarded.
Topics covered in the book are:

Steel
The Scrap Dealer or Collector
Flame Cutting Steel Scrap
Better Grade
More Value
Metal Scrap from Demolition
The Thermic Lance (aka Thermal Lance)
Railroads and Rail Vehicles
Reclamation Equipment
Sheet Steel Gauges and Weights
More Valuable Scrap Metals
Common Metals: Lead And Zinc
Less Common Metals and Where To Find Them
Identification of Metals
Magnetic Testing
Government Scrap Sales
Precious Metals
Silver Coins
Testing Various Metals
Scrap Dealers

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Author: Ken Burtwell
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 11/10/2012
Pages: 106
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d
ISBN: 9781480282834

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A Fortune In Scrap - Secrets of the Scrap Metal Industry