Scrap an old phone-TeleFurb

Here is my first video on scrapping an older style telephone!
Brass = 2 oz
Copper (clean) = 2.2 oz
Lead (some phones) = 17.5 oz
Steel = 1.2 lbs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsS34erX9So

Now I know where you got the name TeleFurb from! I thought it was a reference to the Furby :)

Nice video though! I've never broken down an old phone. I'd say for the time, it's a pretty good investment to break them down. There seems to be a nice assortment of non-ferrous in there. I like the camera angle and it's always nice when the videographer speaks clearly and loudly.

On a side note, I'd recommend a cordless screwdriver instead of that big drill. I have this one: Milwaukee Tool | Screwdrivers | 4 Volt Screwdriver Kit It's lightweight which is a plus for repetition and you don't need a lot of torque for these small things so I don't like using a drill. I bought a set of long bits to go with it and I can get at anything I've come across so far. Just a suggestion!

Old dial phones have a lot of brass in them.

If you will look at those copper contacts very close you will see that they have a very small silver contact,, ( worth collecting)

Thanks trashmaster!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gkU0lYWw8s

I collected old phones for a while, when they were in the $3-5 range in thrift stores. Lately I haven't seen any for less than $20. They are worth more than scrap.

My old phones are apparently not old or mint enough for antique value. They might sell on ebay but that's not worth the hassle. I'll keep a few and scrap the rest.

Kewl vid............I have the same drill it's a workhorse

Nice video. Interesting about the lead.