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Default Metal, keep it or scrap it

On Sep 30, 3:09*pm, Ivan Vegvary wrote:
Have about 12 pieces of galvanized sheet metal duct (rectangular).
Most of it is 36 inch long sections about 24 inches across and 12
inches high. *If I undid the seam and unfolded the metal I would end
up with 30" x 60" ± pieces. *Do I keep them for unforeseen projects or
do I spend the gasoline to take them to the scrap yard.
I do own an English wheel and a 3-in-1 metal machine. *Don't need a
bunch of little boxes but making them would elevate my skills. *Also
plan on someday putting 'fins' on my 1995 el-cheepo Toyota Tercel.
One day I would like to build a side car for my vintage motorcycle.

Wife says toss it. *I'm ambivalent. *I do have the storage space, but,
at the same time, when it comes to making the side car I don't mind
spending a few dollars on the correct material instead of used
galvanized.

Please advise. *What would you do?

Thanks, Ivan Vegvary


Okay, made a decision. Talked to my HVAC person (neighbor) and he
informs me that he can get me a new 8 foot sheet of galvanized for $
20. Ergo, I will only keep an few pieces and scrap the rest.

Thanks for all the great ideas posted.

Ivan Vegvary