Newbie from NYS, could use a few tips

Hi There,

My name is Chris or CJ, I am pretty new to scrapping. Some of my friends been doing it for a few years now. I have been having the darndest time looking for a job around my area, but there isn't really anything. So, I decided I will try doing some metal recycling and cleanouts..etc. I had my first haul yesterday and today, it wasn't that bad at all to be honest. I kept some stuff that would be useful in the process of sorting and such.

Anyways, I had fun and I enjoy doing this and it is good excercise. I am a big guy and its definitely something I need.

Only issues I am encountering right now is trying to figure out what is what. I know what copper looks like and aluminum, but some metals im not so sure of. Just going to do some searching in the forum for some help.

Welcome from South Dakota. Read and Get yourself a magnet.

Welcome there is a ton of information in the different treads do some reading you will learn a bunch I don't know how new you are but the prior post told you to get a magnet first tip if it sticks to a magnet it's worth something If it Does not stick its money start reading and learning. Good Luck.

First the magnet next a grinder, its amazing all the places copper and brass hide ;). I've been doing this for years and I still learn stuff all the time reading on here. Welcome to the forum.

Thanks guys! I been using a speaker magnet, does it matter how strong it is?

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Originally Posted by cjmick

Thanks guys! I been using a speaker magnet, does it matter how strong it is?

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A speaker magnet will work just fine. Check with your yard next time you are there. Sometimes they hand out small " keychain" type magnets with their logo or address phone number on them.