Boxes, n Brass Bars

Scored a used tool chest of ebay for $66. This is a Heavy Duty 1-11 tool box.  Quality steel with 6 draws and an accessory carry tray.  Measurements are approx 670mm x 320mm x 380mm high.  Smooth draw slides.  Worth $300 new. Few light scuffs in the paint and the key is missing. On the way to get the box which was a pretty long drive. I passed a factory which buys scrap metal and also sells  machining brass. Decided to call in on the way back. My eyes lit up at the sight of all that scrap metal.  I had sat  in the car for a bit before going in and worked out what sort of sizes I would need for, grips, pegs, risers etc. Went up to the counter and asked for some pricing she said you know we only sell 6m lengths.  I said well Shit that stuffs me then. Then she suggested I look through the scrap.   The scrap is anything from Grandma's old candle stick holder to various length bar, slab and block. Price on brass  was $7/Kg, and Aluminium $6/Kg. I thought that made the brass sound better. Not sure if these are good prices or  not but seemed ok from what I remembered. Scrounged through what they had and found a few pieces and dropped $231 well that was the last of my savings. I figured though that if I was to buy a set of 4" brass risers they would set me back at least $300 bucks and I have  enough to make about 3-4 sets from the large hex bar. Also got enough of the large round for maybe 6 sets of grips, Small hex pre-bored, for 2-3 sets (foot pegs,  pillion pegs, gear lever, etc), and i can't even remember what the other bits were for now. Have to measure em up  again to jog the memory.  Also picked up a massive 50mm shell casing. Plenty of possibilities for it from fuel cap  to taillight. So set out to save some money on a used bargain box and came home broke having spent a small fortune!   Maybe I can make a few extra sets and sell some to recoup my finances………... Now I have to get those damn belts for the lathe and start turning!!!