Smith_the_Smith Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Forgive me for posting here if theres a dedicated thread for this kinda thing. So I've got a 96 or 97 Honda shadow 1100 frame sitting in my shed since a buddy chucked it while moving. Everything ive gathered thus far leads me to believe that it should be made out of DOM steel tubing that's likely powder coated. Question is, since its highly unlikely that it's galvanized since it's automotive; once i grind off the paint/powder coat would it be a good/safe source of steel for basic things? Taking into account the chimney effect. Real cautious with new materials i haven't messed around with in the past. Has anyone worked with something Similar? Thanks in advance, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Most steel used for automotive frame or body has at least a thin galvanized coating as far as I know, even if it is painted over. It's usually very thin but even if you are grinding off coatings, PPE should be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Is it in a form that supports something you want to do? I've met several people who "saved" nearly a dollar by forging down large "free" steel they had; of course they did spend an entire day and $13 worth of propane to save that dollar... It may be an alloy like is used for plane frames---a chrome moly alloy; I'd expect a motorcycle frame to be more than mild steel; but not an alloy good for say blades. Many "free" scrap items are best sold as scrap and the proceeds used to buy what you need. I'd list it on Craigslist and see what you can get for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Agreed. Lots of work for minimal return. Turn it into cash and buy bar stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Well at 2 cents a pound, it won't bring much. As far as selling, especially to a scrap yard he will need the title. I would not grind the paint off, but heat it and scrape it, or just toss it in a fire and go do something else for awhile. Chopped up you could forge a whole ristra of chiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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