jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jan 11, 2017 16:39:49 GMT -5
There's a store here called Mills' Fleet Farm. Their unofficial slogan is "the man's mall". I think this place trumps fleet by a long shot! Closest near me (that I know of) is a scrap metal place. They charge 35ยข/lb. Fun to pick through, interesting finds occasionally. Scrap is 40/lb. here. They are fairly open about what they call scrap. Get's cheaper when another load arrives. hose .50/ib drill bits 1/lb wrenches 1-2/lb alum 2/lb grinding wheels 1/lb clamps 2/inch motors 2/lb |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jan 13, 2017 11:21:23 GMT -5
Once you purchase all that scrap, you'll need some machines to work it. I received an email a couple days ago, notifying of an upcoming (online?) auction. Looks like the actual assets are in Laurel, Mississippi. Preview is Jan 30 and 31, 2017, actual auction is Groundhog's Day (That would be Feb 2, for you holiday ignorant people, lol).
Major Global Online Auction by Heritage Global Partners.
"The Complete Closure Of KLN Manufacturing: A Furniture OEM With Over 150 Machines & 1,000 Lots An Offering of Mutli-Millions In Original Acquisition Late Model CNC, Woodworking Equipment & Much More"
Here is a listing of machines for sale, with photos. Just a random sampling of the equipment:
20 press brakes, presses, shears, tubing benders, mills, drill presses, cutting systems, band saws, ironworkers, CNC machines, welders, bridge cranes, jib crane, pallet racking, compressors, trailers, chiller, grinders, etc. I clicked on the "catalog" link for more info, but for whatever reason, that lists auction lots for an upcoming auction on Feb 2 and 3, 2017.
You must register in advance. I have never bought machines this way, but understand you can come across some killer deals - or not. You have to be savvy. Best for people that live close by, as to avoid freighting/shipping charges. I have no affiliation with this company, FYI only.
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jan 13, 2017 12:37:33 GMT -5
rockpickerforeverIndustrial auctions are pretty common. Many are specific to certain categories of manufacturing. Scrap metal operations are often diverse and sell machinery at some kind of blue book value when they are received. Carlson Muffler was a large operation near me. They closed it. Those two Carlson brothers started renting warehouse space and slowly selling off their massive factory. A wealth of goodies. Not many people frequented the place. Had a blast getting stuff from them for several years. They threw fine stuff in the scrap bin for remelt. I bought a 4 inch thick stack of .040 galvanized sheet metal 3' X 8'. still have 3.5 inches of it. It was heavy-duh. Endless supply. Tons of steel. Long list of other stuff. Your hubby would have never made it out the front door.
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Post by grizman on Jan 13, 2017 19:54:12 GMT -5
WARNING: Anyone posting such information to such a location that I may have access to, is in BIG trouble with my wife! These places have literally tons of stuff that I've never seen before in my 73 years of life, but very obviously need to have! That "I need to have" can be as simple as it's big, it's pretty new, or I bet I could make something out of that if I just knew how to...Such is the life of a guy!
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jan 13, 2017 22:09:12 GMT -5
WARNING: Anyone posting such information to such a location that I may have access to, is in BIG trouble with my wife! These places have literally tons of stuff that I've never seen before in my 73 years of life, but very obviously need to have! That "I need to have" can be as simple as it's big, it's pretty new, or I bet I could make something out of that if I just knew how to...Such is the life of a guy! We won't tell. |
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