are there are any other tools I should have besides a strong back?..lol...thanks
are there are any other tools I should have besides a strong back?..lol...thanks
a brain and a dose of common sense...the brain to "work smarter not harder" and the common sense to just not do stupid stuff :)
A lot depends on what kind of scrapping your doing. Look right down below all the current posts and there is 5 other threads all on the same basic topic as yours. Their called "similar threads"
The tools I carry on my body at all times include my phone with camera, Leatherman (yes I use the brand name because of the quality), magnet, and flashlight. These are all carried on my belt. I also bring my brain and common sense but sometimes forget to use them.
In each vehicle I have two crescent wrenches, magnetic screw drivers, pipe wrench, hammer, hatchet, tape measurer, flood light, knife, sharpener, leather gloves, and socket sets. In addition each vehicle has a fishing rod, tackle box, and firearms. Part of the necessary tools for a scrapper in this part of the country.
From here I go to a traveling tool box transferred between vehicles, a tool trailer taken to big jobs, and a field trailer with welder, cutting torches, portable winch, and many hydraulic jacks.
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dykes, or sidecutters, depending on where you are. get a good pair, Klein's run about 25 dollars. worth every penny.
beer
After your done,Quote:
Originally Posted by pjost
This question has probably been asked as many times as: "Is it worth it?". What kind of tools do I use?, my brains and cold beers would be at the top of my list, but that list is a never ending list. Patriots reply had me doing a little thought on how many cell phones have I had? I know I have never lost one, but I have had one since the late 80's. The first one is in a box somewhere I know, always getting a new one one when there is nothing wrong with the old one, what does that say about me? I know I'm not the only one doing that!
On the other hand I have worn the same multi-tool on my belt since the late 80's too! Mine is not a Leatherman, but a Gerber with the sliding safety lock pliers. Both the Gerber and the Leatherman are made in Portland, Oregon (different companies). If my Gerber was to get lost or it breaks, maybe I'll try a Leatherman. The one thing I'm certain of, I will have another cell phone before that happens!
Thank you everyone, all of this is very helpful info.
Fishing pole and tackle box...lol ..I like that!
Business cards and some more business cards.
Just got my new batch with some fridge magnet ones to boot! And a second car door magnet so my vehicle won't look lopsided anymore!Quote:
Originally Posted by ScrapperTrecycling
The essential tool for any job is the one that gets the job done. I would say the scrapper basics are gloves, glasses, hammer, drill (and bit set) and plyers (vice grips are best)
A decent pair of slip joint pliers and some side cutters, a couple basic screwdrivers and a hammer and prybar kept in a easy to get to spot will save digging through a toolbox time after time. I keep these right under my seat so I can grab quickly.
Here is my strategy with the fishing gear. I invest 10 casts at every public fishing spot I come across. If time permits, more casts and lures are invested. If I catch a walleye, I will invest at least 20 more casts. A walleye dinner in a restaurant runs $ 15 - $ 35 a person and this strategy allows me endless meals for next to nothing. Now a scrappers secret: I have talked about the value of barter. When I have excess fish they will be given to locals that love walleye because they may not have the time, ability, or physical desire to invest. This gift creates friends, networks, and contacts. Example - Some cub scouts wanted to go fishing and a local that owns a large lake allowed access. After all the boys caught their limit, the rest was given to the landowner. He was so thrilled (89 yrs. old) he provided me more access to his private lake. When more fish were provided he found lots of scrap he needed hauled. He provided his neighbors some of the fish and they found scrap they needed hauled. It is an endless cycle if you are not greedy.Quote:
Originally Posted by MatteyFLSurplus
Now for more on the tools of the trade. The one thing that is basic in all my vehicles is TP. It is a necessity, luxury, and in the right circumstances a very valuable item for barter. Therefore my favorite tool, comfort item, and form of currency is toilet paper. There are times I would trade my magnet for a roll of toilet paper. I realize that those in urban areas will not see the value in this commodity, but out here where every tree is a public restroom, as the Boy Scouts motto says - Be prepared.
Childhooddream - You make an excellent point about safety glasses and fire extinguisher. I wish my brain and common sense would encourage me to use safety glasses more. I probably have at least two pairs in every vehicle and should think about using them. As far as a fire extinguisher, I use old milk jugs filled willed baking soda. It is cheaper and easy to access.
A Cooler.
A thick skin.
The not so common ability to use your god given common sense.
DId I mention a cooler yet?
Oh you also may need some tools, contacts, a scrap yard, an buyers...but that all takes back seat to a good reliable cooler.
I highly suggest a cooler though, it ties in well with other things..like not killing someone cause it's to hot out. Not killing someone for being a complete an utter idiot..cause now you have the ability to walk away an have a cold beverage! Perks to coolers I tell you.
Tools will wear out on you. Friends will turn on you, family will bicker...a cooler will always keep your beverages nice an frosty if you treat it right. Just sayin'.
Sirscrapalot - If dog didn't already have the title of man's best friend..the almighty cooler surely would.
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Originally Posted by Patriot76
As I was reading through this thread, the thing that kept sticking in my head is how thankful I have been on so many occasions that I had TP in the truck. People laugh, but I will go nowhere without it.
My truck has the whole back seat dedicated to the tools I could need seperated into totes:
Tote 1:
Medium tote just for different gloves, waterproof, good gloves, and junk gloves that are disposable
Tote 2:
Medium tote that is full of ratchet straps, small ones, medium ones, and large 10k rated semi straps for huge loads
Tote 3:
Random large tote with essentials such as WD-40, electrical tape, duct tape, electrical contact spray, paper towels, oil.
Tote 4:
Largest box in the truck has a lock on it and I put my worklight, dewalt 18v sawzall, circular saw, 3 batteries, 2 chargers. 2 30ft extension coords. plugin sawzall, li-on drill and battery light and li-on charger
Tote 5:
Larger size box for hand tools I have 20 types of screwdrivers, utility knives, sawzall blades, vice grips, channel locks, misc pliers, tin snips, dikes, magnets, security drill bit set, normal bits, hole saw bit set, chisels, dust masks, hammers, flatbar, cats paw, leverage bar, small axe, workboots, and some other things I throw in sometimes
Tote 6 & 7
I have 2 medium totes one with a few of each kind of socket then another tote with adapters and wrenches of each size with some combo wrenches
Tote 8:
A tote of just zipties the #1 tool for a scrapper, I use them to keep stuff neat such as straps bound up so they dont tangle, I ziptie my coords to tools, extension coords together and tons more.
I also always keep a few magnets stuck to my truck on the side and tailgate
I usually always leave a tow chain and tow strap in my truck to pull cars and stuff out
If your truck is nice its always good to leave a hitch in incase someone hits you or you back into something.
If you suspect anything you are scrapping might contain precious metals, but are not sure, an acid test kit and learning how to properly use it to determine precious metals might be of great value.
Scott
jurg of sprang water....after drinking bout half you want care bout scraping
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Originally Posted by ChildhoodDream
This is so true! I never thought too much about it in the beginning. One day I was knocking a pressed iron bearing out of cast aluminum, before I knew it, I was cussing, screaming, kicking things, throwing things, it had happened, a very tiny piece of aluminum had shot into my eye. I WAS LUCKY, after 3 agonizing weeks, the eye finally pushed it out as I slept. I keep my safety glasses next to my hammer now as a reminder.
Depends what ur doing... For me... As follows: Rechargeable fire suppressor, thick leather gloves, face shield dark/clear, gas ax, bolt cutters big n small, good wire snips, an adjustable wrecking bar and common sense. Not to mention skidsteer, forklifts n other goodies.
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