Scrap Metal

Scrap Metal Prices Index

Posted on 15, Feb

I’m noticing that quite a number of you are coming to The Tinbasher for information on scrap metal prices. It just so happens that I’ve come across this Scrap Price Index which has a table of prices since 1999 and also a graph. It’s a European indicator, so I apologise to our American contingent in [...]

The Prices of Potatoes.

Posted on 11, Feb

On a slightly more serious note, you’ll be awfully glad to know that The Tinbasher is currently ranking #7 out of 1,340,000 on Google for the search term The Prices of Potatoes. It looks like I’ll have to diversify a little further to give the potato fanciers what they really want and optimise the blog [...]

Feedback Friday to Stephanie’s Saturday to Superbowl Sunday

Posted on 4, Feb

Well I’ve got a relatively busy weekend ahead. With the Home and Gardens Show at The I-X Center in Cleveland tomorrow and my adorable lady wife’s birthday to boot, it should make for quite an occasion. And before you start bemoaning the fact that I’m mixing business and pleasure, let me assure you that the [...]

Scrap Steel Prices

Posted on 31, Jan

Considering I keep seeing referrel keywords for people wanting to know about scrap steel prices, I just thought I’d throw some figures out there because I’m such a lovely chap. In November of last year we were talking $250 a ton, but recently it’s dipped to just below $200. The average price for steel scrap [...]

Say Easy Cheese.

Posted on 21, Jan

Scrap Metal

I must confess to having a slight interest in industrial photography. I’ve always enjoyed rooting around disused mills and factories. It’s alright when you’re little – you just get told to be on your way if you’re caught. But, you’re either regarded as a criminal, or slightly worse, downright weird, if you’re caught in one [...]

I’ve got a Golden Ticket.

Posted on 13, Jan

Scrap Metal

I turned the old goggle box on the other night and came across a little programme on Fox which involved Richard Branson and a load of young American entrepreneurs wanting to be Richard Branson. It was one part that thing with Donald Trump, but without the wig; one part Fear Factor, but without the sucking [...]

Put the Pedal to the Metal

Posted on 4, Jan

Scrap Metal

Chuck has been kind enough to send me this little Ebay auction item. It’s a 1931 Model A Ford made entirely from stainless steel. First of all the car has been in the family for 50 years and is as 1931 2 door sedan. The car does not run and needs to be restored. The [...]