Hi guys, I'll try to make this a fairly simple question. I plan on taking my copper to the yard soon(approx. 100 lbs). It consists of alot of A/C tubing, bus bars, Large gauge wire(6-8), smaller...
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Hi guys, I'll try to make this a fairly simple question. I plan on taking my copper to the yard soon(approx. 100 lbs). It consists of alot of A/C tubing, bus bars, Large gauge wire(6-8), smaller...
Yes, it seems to be quite stout! Now I gotta go google that!
Just did that. There's a clear difference. Filed a piece of yellow brass, exact match. I just don't get why they would use brass cable for a support line!
How thick is the copper on a modern rod? I found one the other day while I was metal detecting. I was pumped when I saw it just laying on top of the ground. I immediately thought it was probably an...
While walking down a creek I came upon an old short, stubby wooden electrical pole. I suspect that in last years flood it washed down(approx. 350Yds.) from the old railroad.
I know I'll probably...
I was wondering what that was all about, especially when the guy kinda chuckled and smiled when he told me that.
I took in some AL extrusion and a little AL sheet today. The guy told me that they only have 2 classifications for aluminum. Clean & dirty. Does this sound right? I guess it'll save me the sorting...
Thanks for the advice. If they shoot it and find it to be alloyed with something, will that hurt or help it's value?
I guess you could say amateur mycologist, I just like the eating part
Oh by the way, if I'm sure that it's copper(soft, i can slice it with my hatchet) should I still have it's chemistry checked? Thanks
I got it torn down and it turned out to be approximately 99% copper. A little bit of polishing on the bench grinder will have it "bare bright" in no time!!
I was actually wild mushroom hunting when...
Correct! The ties are the wood that the track is connected to. From my understanding, anything belonging to the R.R. is private and scrap yards wont touch it!!
You might be on the right track! There was a pink colored pipe (plastic or ceramic) attached around the rim(where the filter is).
Here's a few more pics. There are no electric wires throughout. It has some sort of filter/radiator inside of it. I believe it has something to do with water. As far as red brass, maybe but I'm...
I found this in a creek. I've already started tearing it down. It weighs 20-25lbs. When I hit it with a file it's solid copper but, has a coating of chrome or something. Thanks! ...
Been finding some good stuff walking/wading a few creeks/rivers while fishing(A/C's,copper wire, Alum.Etc)!
We had a record flood last year. Last month I found a sterling silver cigar box that was...
That's very good to know. I have some heavy gauge copper(6 or 4ga. bare but not bright). I was under the impression that a dull green/brown color is #2. I'm gonna check into that. Maybe they've just...
Hey all, I'm Jeremy from New York State. I primarily got into scrapping a few years ago to supplement my hunting/fishing expenses! :D
I have an exceptional eye for copper, I mean I can spot a...