: Indicates steel or iron. These are heavy, common, and generally the cheapest.
: Aluminum (lightweight) or Stainless Steel (heavier). Recommended Resources
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To get exactly what you need, use these basic identification methods:
: Best for finding specific components like axles for trailers or vintage car parts for art. : Indicates steel or iron
: These businesses often have "drop" bins containing offcuts from professional projects. If you ask politely, they may sell these small pieces cheaply or even give them away for practice.
: Indicates higher-value metals like aluminum, copper, brass, or stainless steel. Recommended Resources Offers a variety of scrap grades,
: A budget-friendly primer on terminology, identification, and sorting procedures available at Walmart and Books A Million .