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Today, 12:12 AM

Patriot76 replied to a thread When I first started scrapping in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Hobo Finds Thank you for your reference to my quote. I need to change it to the first 65 years is for learning as every day is another lesson. ...

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Yesterday, 10:45 PM

alloy2 replied to a thread buying from a scrap yard in Scrap Metal Questions and Answers

Back in the old days when cash was recognized as legal tender a man with a pocket full could barter. Even in this day in age there are several...

3 replies | 131 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:16 PM

Sirscrapalot replied to a thread When I first started scrapping in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

If I'm going to come in fourth, it's good company to be a runner up to. An they are excellent quotes. hobo is my buddy tho, I gotta bust his...

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Yesterday, 10:09 PM

btkr replied to a thread 7 year old scrapper has made $21,000 so far... in Scrap Metal Videos

In NY there is a .05 deposit on bottles and cans. I have taken all mine in, and along with my daughters, have put 600. 00 In my grandaughters savings...

3 replies | 201 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:02 PM

miked replied to a thread buying from a scrap yard in Scrap Metal Questions and Answers

Most yards have contracts for insulated wire and must fulfill those contracts so don't be shocked if they turn you down. You may want a 5000lb load...

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Yesterday, 10:01 PM

btkr replied to a thread 7 year old scrapper has made $21,000 so far... in Scrap Metal Videos

Somebody must have shown him the ropes, but a young kid with the gumption to do this..........priceless. My favorite part was that he wants to...

3 replies | 201 view(s)

Yesterday, 06:49 PM

Tincankeith replied to a thread When I first started scrapping in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

How did Sirscrapalot not make the quote list?

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Yesterday, 06:11 PM

Sirscrapalot replied to a thread When I first started scrapping in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

...no cooler or goat? seriously? I'm revoking your goat card and Cooler Puller Membership. ;) Sirscrapalot - Yes I'm kidding, untwist the...

5 replies | 141 view(s)

Yesterday, 06:09 PM

ragstoriches replied to a thread This thead is a question

- Is steel worth scrapping? in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

G&S in South Windsor CT. $160.00 for #1 Steel too

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Yesterday, 06:02 PM

ragstoriches replied to a thread this thread has pictures

- Smile on my face in A Day in the Life of a Scrapper

Beautiful score. It's amazing what is sitting somewhere hidden, just waiting to be found!

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Yesterday, 05:53 PM

copperhound44 replied to a thread A-Frame Evaporator Coil??? in Scrap Metal Questions and Answers

^^^^ Good idea on cutting along the outside of the steel. Getting the copper loops out of the steel can be a real pain...

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Yesterday, 04:46 PM

auminer replied to a thread this thread has pictures

- Smile on my face in A Day in the Life of a Scrapper

I actually have a C64 in the box with the original 1980-something receipt. I'll be putting it on ebay next month or the month after.

41 replies | 8063 view(s)

Yesterday, 04:38 PM

hobo finds replied to a thread Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies in Off Topic Discussions

I did hear that a guy bought it on the glitch drop at $.10 and now he has millions as the price corrected itself

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Yesterday, 04:21 PM

RLS0812 replied to a thread Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies in Off Topic Discussions

Folks are very upset that they lost $$$ from gambling ( speculating ) in virtual currency - to the point that these people want guarantees that their...

38 replies | 1233 view(s)

Yesterday, 04:16 PM

greytruck replied to a thread When I first started scrapping in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

3 great quotes right there

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Yesterday, 03:46 PM

hobo finds started a thread When I first started scrapping in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

When I first started scrapping I always said "steel Sucks!" and I would pass it up to get the good stuff. I would pass on BBQ Grills as the frame was...

5 replies | 141 view(s)

Yesterday, 03:12 PM

mthomasdev replied to a thread buying from a scrap yard in Scrap Metal Questions and Answers

First, it would be important to determine what they consider #1 insulated. Does it include romex? Is all THHN (spaghetti wire) included? Is it a...

3 replies | 131 view(s)

Yesterday, 02:28 PM

phillg started a thread buying from a scrap yard in Scrap Metal Questions and Answers

Lets say my local yard buys #1 insulated wire for $1.10 a pound. I'd like to make a offer to buy 5000 pounds from them. I've never bought from a...

3 replies | 131 view(s)

Yesterday, 01:18 PM

chasecmiller started a thread Hey from Denver. Just looking to buy scrap metal for hobby mill / lathe work. in Introduce yourself

Hey guys, I'm always looking to find / buy scrap metal for mill or lathe work. I have a cnc machine in the garage that I use for a few hobbies. ...

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Yesterday, 12:03 PM

HipoGear replied to a thread Anything and everything copper in Misc. Metal Recycling

Next time you come to the forum. Look at the top right corner of the home page. There is a search box. type in whatever you are interested in. ...

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Yesterday, 11:30 AM

greytruck replied to a thread This thead is a question

- Is steel worth scrapping? in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Tuesday morning my auto body shop called saying there is a truck load of scrap for me. Ran it in wed to the yard. Had 720 lbs of car doors, hoods,...

30 replies | 2807 view(s)

Yesterday, 11:11 AM

hobo finds replied to a thread Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies in Off Topic Discussions

Ethereum crashed from $319 to 10 cents in seconds on one exchange after

38 replies | 1233 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:12 AM

shootlow replied to a thread NOT mine but could some one use this in South Fort Worth in Off Topic Discussions

This was posted today Ttt- should have mentioned, all of these work, dishwashers and stoves are kinda nasty, but there is 36 of each along with...

4 replies | 186 view(s)

Yesterday, 09:54 AM

Patriot76 replied to a thread 7 year old scrapper has made $21,000 so far... in Scrap Metal Videos

Thank you Idaho Scrapper for posting this. There are several things that come to mind from this post. His parents should be very proud and...

3 replies | 201 view(s)

Yesterday, 08:49 AM

Faceball replied to a thread this thread has pictures

- Smile on my face in A Day in the Life of a Scrapper

Ive been selling at hamfests for years and do extremely well. My knowledge is limited but I love vintage radio equipment. Research is key. Learn...

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Yesterday, 08:32 AM

hobo finds replied to a thread This thead is a question

- Is steel worth scrapping? in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

you are correct. There is a fridge in an alley by my house do I want it? Not really but if it is still there Sat AM I will get it and fill it up with...

30 replies | 2807 view(s)

Yesterday, 07:36 AM

miked replied to a thread This thead is a question

- Is steel worth scrapping? in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

""IS IT WORTH IT"" ... is a totally situational question no matter the topic." This is the best answer to so many questions that have popped up over...

30 replies | 2807 view(s)

Yesterday, 07:27 AM

miked replied to a thread this thread has pictures

- Smile on my face in A Day in the Life of a Scrapper

I don't see any test equipment or ham radio or cb stuff but there are collectors for those as well. Super find, I'm happy you got it. 73, Mike

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