Hello all Im new to scrapping and this whole world...

Hello


So Idk where to begin. Im pretty new (6 months ) into scrapping. Basically my dad was a plumber ( he passed away 2011). So I used to live in florida and went to college for registered Nursing. I did that for 8 years. Graduated in 2003. I made a lot of money doing that. I just suffer from this chip on my shoulder I guess. I really hate taking orders from someone else??? Idk if anyone can relate here . So the past six months Ive been uncovering metal gold in my parents basement. Basically I have the basics down. Copper is good and aluminum is too. My dad was a hoarder so to speak. He has 100-200 milk crates full of copper and brass and all sorts of steel. I also just noticed he saved every big machine type thing and I have been teaching myself how to strip them down and get to the motors for the wire copper. I actually enjoy it . It reminds me of when I was doing orthopedic surgery... Except this is way more fun I can use a sawzall and east wing hammer and can make a huge mess... Plus I can work all night if i feel like it... When i was doing surgery we would cut skin at 645 am prompt EVERYDAY. So I sort of feel like I'm my own boss.. I just need some direction... I started to watch youtube videos. I guess there is silver contacts in some general wiring.

PS if I'm dead wrong on my assumptions PLEASE tell me. I want to be the biggest sponge on this site. Basically I deleted my FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and all other social media. The only thing I kept is my KITCO widget. So I can get the daily spot metal figures.
* I have one question . If i don't need the money is it best to save up like say 100-200lbs of copper before I go? Or should I take what i work on daily? weekly? Biweekly?



Ill stop here . I know Im new and don't wanna ramble on too much....
Thanks for reading and thank you for becoming my new friends( co-workers) / advice givers -receivers .

Thanks scrap on
DayV

*** Oh yea one last question Whats the best angle grinder. A corded one Or a cordless. Thannks

I suggest that you go to the yard at least once a week or so just to get to know the guys.........

Great lead into a new lifestyle. Hoard everything you have and continue to research on this site for additional information and chart market prices. Sell when market is high and use the profits to expand your business. Good luck and keep us posted.

I really like the suggestion from Patroit76, hold onto what you can until you know how and when to best sell it. Knowledge and experience will maximize your profit. Fortunately you are here where the knowledge costs your time to read and do the research. Money manage or the lack of will kill or damage any business. Mike