Scrap Metal Made Into Useful Inventions

Scrap Metal Made Into Useful Inventions

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but in some cases, scrap metal from the local scrap yard plays a pretty big part too. Take prodigy Kelvin Doe, who rose to internet fame in 2012 after news outlets reported on the tons of gadgets he’d built....
Machine Shop Scrap Metal: A Secret Cash Source

Machine Shop Scrap Metal: A Secret Cash Source

From the long hours to the demanding physicality of the job, there’s no doubt that machinists work hard. And running a shop takes a tough disposition too. After all, machining is a competitive industry, with high overhead costs. Between labor, tooling costs, raw...
Back to Basics: An Introduction to Metal Recycling

Back to Basics: An Introduction to Metal Recycling

Welcome to the exciting world of metal recycling! (Seriously, it’s a lot more fascinating than you might think.) As some of the world’s most recyclable materials, metals can be melted and refashioned into new products over and over again without losing strength or...
Why Hire a Scrap Metal Demolition Service

Why Hire a Scrap Metal Demolition Service

Demolishing a site is often the first step in a new construction process, and it’s also one of the most expensive. A conventional demolition service can cost upwards of $20,000 for a large building, which is a lot of money to spend on just clearing the grounds. Scrap...
What We Buy – Aluminum

What We Buy – Aluminum

Aluminum—the stuff your soda can is made of—is a pretty amazing metal. It comprises about eight percent of Earth’s land mass and is one of the most commonly used nonferrous (not iron-based) metals around. Aluminum is one of the easiest products to recycle, since it...
What Exactly Is Scrap Metal?

What Exactly Is Scrap Metal?

Your watch, your belt buckle, the components inside the computer or phone you’re using to read this article: metal is all around us, helping us do everything from storing food to driving around town. But when your watch breaks, your belt wears out or you get a new...