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04-23-2025, 06:32 PM

Kemper started a thread This forum kinda sucks in Off Topic Discussions

Too much trouble to post a pic and do other things. It is way outdated and would probably have more participation if it were updated.

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04-26-2025, 10:33 AM

mike1 started a thread Rotary switches in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

I got some I guess there called rotary switches I had some that were brass and these are not they are white in color could they be zinc,aluminum or...

16 replies | 624 view(s)

04-28-2025, 09:01 AM

alloy2 started a thread Old Farm House in Off Topic Discussions

I was invited to visit, This old house long ago turned into storage, filled with tractor carburettors made of brass and old magneto's from the 1920's...

13 replies | 433 view(s)

04-26-2025, 02:54 AM

ehead14 started a thread Type R thermocouple in Scrap Metal Questions and Answers

Does anyone know how to salvage the platinum out of an old furnace thermocouple probe?

7 replies | 549 view(s)

05-02-2025, 10:11 AM

alloy2 started a thread imgages in A Day in the Life of a Scrapper

6 replies | 529 view(s)

04-22-2025, 10:38 AM

KyleMitchell started a thread Hey guys newbie here. in Introduce yourself

Hi, I'm Kyle from colorado springs. I've been following a lot of recycling site and got invested in it. I want to learn from you guys and hopefully...

2 replies | 389 view(s)

04-23-2025, 08:39 PM

HyderConsulting started a thread Scrap price for neodymium magnets? in Scrap Metal Questions and Answers

I found out recently that there are some companies now claiming to purchase scrap neodymium magnets found in computer hard drives. Has anyone had...

1 replies | 418 view(s)

04-28-2025, 09:52 PM

recyclersteve started a thread Tips for When a House is Being Torn Down in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

I went to a house in my neighborhood which is being torn down. There is an excavator on the site, but no heavy metal dumpster as yet. The house...

1 replies | 277 view(s)

04-30-2025, 02:31 PM

alloy2 started a thread Turbine Brush's in Off Topic Discussions

The carbon brush need to be broken down to expose more surface area. Twenty eight pounds in less than 10 minutes, awesome meat grinder.

1 replies | 233 view(s)

04-21-2025, 09:38 PM

alloy2 started a thread Spring is here in Off Topic Discussions

Been busy.

0 replies | 255 view(s)

Yesterday, 06:09 AM

alloy2 replied to a thread Ag Score in Off Topic Discussions

A small amount of gold is alloyed into the copper wire, the real value from the pigtails is from the electroplated platinum.

11 replies | 1680 view(s)

05-19-2025, 06:40 AM

SaraGranms replied to a thread Plastic Recycling in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Hey, I understand the challenge with scrap plastics from e-waste. Finding buyers can be tough since the market is slow and prices low. My suggestion...

13 replies | 15054 view(s)

05-17-2025, 02:49 AM

hills replied to a thread Rotary switches in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Whoo boy .... i can relate. Was always setting my gloves or a tape measure on the bumper when i was pounding nails for a living. That last hour of...

16 replies | 624 view(s)

05-16-2025, 11:35 AM

greytruck replied to a thread This thread has a tip for you

- Scrapper’s essential tools list in Scrap Metal Recycling Tools & Equipment

Portable bandsaw is the best tool i ever used for cutting scrap.

12 replies | 636 view(s)

05-16-2025, 03:38 AM

MaxHolloway replied to a thread Cool AT&T TRU-200G 155.520 MHZ Chip in Vintage Electronics

hello

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05-15-2025, 07:20 PM

ALscrapper25 replied to a thread This thread has a tip for you

- Scrapper’s essential tools list in Scrap Metal Recycling Tools & Equipment

Absolutely. If there's a day I don't bleed, I haven't worked hard enough.

12 replies | 636 view(s)

05-15-2025, 07:17 PM

ALscrapper25 replied to a thread This thread has a tip for you

- Scrapper’s essential tools list in Scrap Metal Recycling Tools & Equipment

Actually have a couple in the truck and a couple on the trailer.

12 replies | 636 view(s)

05-15-2025, 10:57 AM

greytruck replied to a thread Rotary switches in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

One thing about scrapping is that you dont always have or cant find the special tools, so you improvise and come up with other ways of doing things....

16 replies | 624 view(s)

05-15-2025, 03:48 AM

hills replied to a thread Rotary switches in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

I tend to use the angle grinder to cut the snap rings in half. You can often pry out the E clips with a straight blade screwdriver. It only takes a...

16 replies | 624 view(s)

05-14-2025, 08:00 PM

mike1 replied to a thread Rotary switches in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Oh yes the snap rings are dreadful of you have snap ring pliers much easier but I used a tiny allen and a tiny star bit on a screw driver.

16 replies | 624 view(s)

05-14-2025, 03:06 PM

alloy2 replied to a thread Ag Score in Off Topic Discussions

Pigtails attached to the carbon silver brush's, contain gold.

11 replies | 1680 view(s)

05-13-2025, 05:04 PM

alloy2 replied to a thread Rotary switches in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Stick the shaft into a short piece of metal pipe with the flower thing onto give the shaft a smack with a hammer and that circlip will slip out of...

16 replies | 624 view(s)

05-13-2025, 04:01 PM

mike1 replied to a thread Rotary switches in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Yeah it had that I pulled that off and the shaft is brass the other bit is steel the flower looking thing I found out I have to cut it off the brass...

16 replies | 624 view(s)

05-13-2025, 03:52 PM

alloy2 replied to a thread imgages in A Day in the Life of a Scrapper

Buyer wants it alloyed with copper which suits me fine as it was previously cemented out from the leach with copper, thus already contaminated with...

6 replies | 529 view(s)

05-13-2025, 03:46 PM

alloy2 replied to a thread What's a Good welding helmet? in Off Topic Discussions

Just purchased a DeWALT $260.00 Canadian. Have not used it yet, no opinion to give.

8 replies | 3350 view(s)

05-13-2025, 03:13 PM

greytruck replied to a thread Rotary switches in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

I would just cut it off

16 replies | 624 view(s)