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This is a discussion on 1ft long rods within the Blacksmithin' forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; At the construction site, I saw 1ft long metal rods about 1/2" - 1" thick laying in bundles. They looked ...
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08-03-2007, 12:12 AM
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 1ft long rods
At the construction site, I saw 1ft long metal rods about 1/2" - 1" thick laying in bundles. They looked pretty used, but since I had only asked about the wood I didn't take them. What kind of steel do you think they are? I didn't see any edges like rebar. Also, do you think he'd be willing to part with them? Xxxx he gave me access to about 10 2"x16' board plus smaller stuff
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08-03-2007, 12:32 AM
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Possibly stakes used for concrete forms , Got pic ? Jens
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08-03-2007, 01:07 AM
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Mandoro, ANYTHING you can get for free is to be had "at the right price". Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. When looking to put a shop together take what you can get when the getting is good. If you have succesfully made aquaintences with the boss on a jobsite for access to scrap stuff realise that time is fleeting and the window short. RETURN the favor, (beer, pizza etc.) Perhaps you may parlay this into a continuing relationship from jobsite to jobsite. Yes, even rebar will be usefull in the future ( as stock for making jigs) and rebar doesn't always merit the scorn it recieves in general; When fullered and forged down it serves as perfectly suitable stock for such inexpensive items as planta hangers, etc. at flea markets and such. Money in the kitty for further expansion of your efforts. FREE STUFF IS THE BEST STUFF!!!! Dan 
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08-03-2007, 01:22 AM
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Sorry Jens but I don't I didn't have a camera and I didn't think quick enough. Dan, I know! Which is why I am jumping on this asap. You wouldn't believe the drool that came out of my mouth when I saw that bundle of metal. I didn't ask the above question as to rule the metal out, I asked to see what it is classified as so I know what I am getting my hands on so I don't misuse it. |
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08-03-2007, 02:57 AM
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Look close and see if they have little holes drilled through the rods. If so they are concrete form stakes and should be roughly 7/8 X 24 inch. Usually mild rolled steel...not quite certain though.
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08-04-2007, 12:22 AM
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Are they coated with a green paint? They may be the joint rebar that is used between the lanes on a concrete highway. I have a few they are handy for moving heavy equipment around the shop. I have never tried to forge them.
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08-05-2007, 05:27 PM
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I dunno about the holes and I know for sure they weren't painted green. They were pretty rusted. What I do know is that I am allowed to take em! Its a happy day.
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08-05-2007, 09:06 PM
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Well, that answers that. If they were form stakes they wouldn't let you have them as they cost several $ ea. even bought in quantity. Frosty
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08-05-2007, 09:33 PM
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A foot long of 1/2 round, or larger. How many pairs of tongs will those make?
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08-05-2007, 10:46 PM
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I'd say one pair per foot, depending on how large a pair you need. Frosty
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