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studman5578 · August 30, 2011, 04:59 PM

So I called a local salvage yard to see if they have any tin for sale. They said that they do, I'd just have to go find it, and they'd charge 20c per pound. This sounds worth the trip if i can get only a few pounds, on account of the fact that I'd have to pay 18.00 per pound elsewhere.

My question is this, what forms would I find tin in in a scrap yard? I think i'll also keep my eyes out for type metals (monotype and linotype). What forms would these be in? I've only seen them in ingots online and for what i've bought for myself, but at this price, i think even impure stuff would be well worth the money. Any help?

Oh and i've tried asking them if they have monotype and linotype and their response was "Whats that?" So I don't think they'll be of any help. Thanks!!

August 30, 2011, 04:59 PM	#1
studman5578 Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Location: Varying between 1 and 3 hours from Chicago Posts: 152	Tin? So I called a local salvage yard to see if they have any tin for sale. They said that they do, I'd just have to go find it, and they'd charge 20c per pound. This sounds worth the trip if i can get only a few pounds, on account of the fact that I'd have to pay 18.00 per pound elsewhere. My question is this, what forms would I find tin in in a scrap yard? I think i'll also keep my eyes out for type metals (monotype and linotype). What forms would these be in? I've only seen them in ingots online and for what i've bought for myself, but at this price, i think even impure stuff would be well worth the money. Any help? Oh and i've tried asking them if they have monotype and linotype and their response was "Whats that?" So I don't think they'll be of any help. Thanks!! __________________ Rev 5:13 "To him who sits on the throne and the Lamb be praise honor and glory and power, for ever and ever"