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rambo_k9
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 Posted - 08/03/2010 : 16:43:43
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Hey all, as I'm still in my infancy of scrapping, I had a question for you. I drug this Toro lawnmower out of its weedy grave today. Its been on my property for at least 12 years and never touched. I went to scavange it today and was pleasantly suprised to see that many portions of it are aluminum. I used my magnet on many parts and it did NOT stick to the red frame/shell. Am I correct in assuming this is aluminum? There is also NO rust on it after 12 years. Any thoughts?
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hobo finds
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Posted - 08/03/2010 : 16:46:14
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| yes some are alum. Make sure you drain the oil out of the block before you scrap it. Yards by me want them drained... |
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davycoppit
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USA
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Posted - 08/03/2010 : 17:17:00
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| I think some are also magnesium. |
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beauanderos
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rambo_k9
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USA
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Posted - 08/03/2010 : 20:59:18
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| Thanks for the input guys!! In reference to aluminum, does it all go together?? I have Al wire, conduit, computer parts etc. or should I separate it. No cans at this time, I know they should be separated. |
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hobo finds
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Posted - 08/03/2010 : 21:15:10
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alum extruded windows/door frames
Alum Cast BBQ grills patio tables/chairs
MLC alum chairs other light tube alum
Alum cans
Your lawn mower may be cast... |
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rambo_k9
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USA
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Posted - 08/04/2010 : 16:33:08
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| Is it worth less with the paint on or will it not make a difference?? |
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hobo finds
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Posted - 08/05/2010 : 10:18:05
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| Cast by me pays the same weither it is painted or not |
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wolvesdad
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Posted - 08/05/2010 : 22:30:08
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wow, never seen/noticed an aluminum lawnmower frame. Cool.
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wolvesdad
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Posted - 08/05/2010 : 22:31:11
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Originally posted by davycoppit
I think some are also magnesium.
We talking about lawn mower frames?
Magnesium is what burns right?
Are you thinking of Manganese, like what is in Warnickels? |
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thogey
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Posted - 08/05/2010 : 22:33:52
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quote:
Originally posted by wolvesdad
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Originally posted by davycoppit
I think some are also magnesium.
We talking about lawn mower frames?
Magnesium is what burns right?
Are you thinking of Manganese, like what is in Warnickels?
Like a B-52 brake fire, That's an awsome sight!
A guy once gave me a roll of magnesiun ribbon. That stuff was fun to burn! |
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beauanderos
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rambo_k9
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USA
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Posted - 08/06/2010 : 09:42:44
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| lol... Hey beauaderso.. I was one of those scared rookies. Ran volunteer for years and was ALWAYS scared that the magnesium bumpers and rims would get me one day...lol So there's a chance this frame is Magnesium?? |
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Dr. Cadmium
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Posted - 08/06/2010 : 18:02:38
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The reason you don't find aluminum lawnmower decks very often scrapping:
1) They are more expensive and fewer are made to begin with.
2) They don't rust out and last several times longer than the steel ones.
A simple physical way to tell magnesium from aluminum is magnesium will chip and break under a steel knife, while most aluminum will curl.
Also, as noted magnesium will burn a bright white. Make sure you just use a very small sample for this and keep it FAR away from the rest of the material. |
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