--- product_id: 11150039 title: "A Fortune In Scrap - Secrets of the Scrap Metal Industry" price: "93.17 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/11150039-a-fortune-in-scrap-secrets-of-the-scrap-metal-industry store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # A Fortune In Scrap - Secrets of the Scrap Metal Industry **Price:** 93.17 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Fortune In Scrap - Secrets of the Scrap Metal Industry - **How much does it cost?** 93.17 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/11150039-a-fortune-in-scrap-secrets-of-the-scrap-metal-industry) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Fortune in Scrap - Secrets of the Scrap Metal Industry A Fortune In Scrap is written by industry veteran, Ken Burtwell, and describes how reclamation is vital to the national economy and ranks high on the list of the nation’s largest industries. We're not talking recycling plastic bottles and aluminum cans here - sure, that's something all of us can do, but what the average person doesn't know is the " hidden scrap " that's not obvious to the casual observer - and when salvaged properly - is worth a fortune! Ken shows you how to identify different metals with magnets and chemical tests and you'll learn how to prepare them for sale to get the BIGGEST BUCKS possible. Prep tools such as "Flame Cutting" and the awesome power of the "Thermic Lance" are described. From bridges and old buildings to old locomotives and the rails they run on, Ken covers this and shows you his (old) photos of buildings being demolished and their hidden gems. This is an example of BIG RECYCLING, and is a necessary process both from an economical and environmental point of view as there is a reduced demand on the Earth's natural resources. Included are formulas for estimating weights of steel drums, and tables showing weight-per-pound for different metal thicknesses. After reading Ken's "A Fortune in Scrap", you'll agree that recycling today is BIG BUSINESS and those having the moxie to forge ahead will be well rewarded. Topics covered in the book are: Steel The Scrap Dealer or Collector Flame Cutting Steel Scrap Better Grade More Value Metal Scrap from Demolition The Thermic Lance (aka Thermal Lance) Railroads and Rail Vehicles Reclamation Equipment Sheet Steel Gauges and Weights More Valuable Scrap Metals Common Metals: Lead And Zinc Less Common Metals and Where To Find Them Identification of Metals Magnetic Testing Government Scrap Sales Precious Metals Silver Coins Testing Various Metals Scrap Dealers THANK YOU for reading about this very interesting book and we hope you enjoy your purchase. Please feel free to leave a review as this aids others greatly in their purchasing decision. Review: GREAT BOOK. SOME PEOPLE MIGHT SAY ITS A LITTLE ... - GREAT BOOK. SOME PEOPLE MIGHT SAY ITS A LITTLE OUTDATED BUT THIS KIND OF INFORMATION NEVER CHANGES SO IT REALLY, NEVER GOES OUT OF DATE. THIS BOOK ADDRESSES A CERTAIN ASPECT OF THE SCRAP METAL BUSINESS. IF THIS IS THE AREA YOU ARE INTERESTED IN , BUY THE BOOK AND GET STARTED. D.O.L. Review: Good One! Says an old junkyard dog - I was in the scrap business for a lot of years. I learned things from this book that I didn't know. Only 4 stars because I would warn anybody reading this that it was written pre-environmental era and some of the things mentioned, like burning wire and a number of other things, will bring you a hefty fine these days. Hefty as in life changing, bankrupting, jail time when you can't pay...you get the idea. Use your common sense and double check anything you're thinking about doing via your favorite search engine and/or calling the scrap yards. Otherwise....a must read if you're thinking about getting into, or are into scrap. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,624,011 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #192 in Metallurgy Materials Engineering #1,053 in Environmental Engineering (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 79 Reviews | ## Images ![A Fortune In Scrap - Secrets of the Scrap Metal Industry - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bPgcAp0iL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT BOOK. SOME PEOPLE MIGHT SAY ITS A LITTLE ... *by D***. on December 16, 2014* GREAT BOOK. SOME PEOPLE MIGHT SAY ITS A LITTLE OUTDATED BUT THIS KIND OF INFORMATION NEVER CHANGES SO IT REALLY, NEVER GOES OUT OF DATE. THIS BOOK ADDRESSES A CERTAIN ASPECT OF THE SCRAP METAL BUSINESS. IF THIS IS THE AREA YOU ARE INTERESTED IN , BUY THE BOOK AND GET STARTED. D.O.L. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good One! Says an old junkyard dog *by D***S on February 1, 2014* I was in the scrap business for a lot of years. I learned things from this book that I didn't know. Only 4 stars because I would warn anybody reading this that it was written pre-environmental era and some of the things mentioned, like burning wire and a number of other things, will bring you a hefty fine these days. Hefty as in life changing, bankrupting, jail time when you can't pay...you get the idea. Use your common sense and double check anything you're thinking about doing via your favorite search engine and/or calling the scrap yards. Otherwise....a must read if you're thinking about getting into, or are into scrap. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Disappointing *by R***. on March 13, 2025* Not real helpful book. The narrative is just too basic and speaks about large projects. Such as a section on scrapping a locomotive is one page, ship yard two pages. Does have some perhaps useful tables of different weights of metals in the last part of the book. Written in 1983. No real secrets revealed. ## Frequently Bought Together - A Fortune In Scrap - Secrets of the Scrap Metal Industry - Metal Money: How to make thousands in your spare time scrapping metal - An Insider's Guide to Scrap Metal Recycling --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/11150039-a-fortune-in-scrap-secrets-of-the-scrap-metal-industry](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/11150039-a-fortune-in-scrap-secrets-of-the-scrap-metal-industry) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*