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    Ive seen it done and look very cool. I have a...

    Ive seen it done and look very cool. I have a friend who worked at a bar and brought me home all the caps. Unfortunately, I ****ed up the pour and ruined it. The caps will float if not stuck down by...
  2. How to scrap a garage door operator for copper.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vhw6LAl0xc
  3. Thread: Tax program

    by 18c troll
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    awesome thank you for the information. I am just...

    awesome thank you for the information. I am just about to start my own LLC and this is the only thing really holding me back. I plan on working with the Handyman and Pickup app until I get enough...
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    Browning11c@hotmail.com Raleigh,NC

    Browning11c@hotmail.com Raleigh,NC
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    I cut the cords and run my reciprocating saw to...

    I cut the cords and run my reciprocating saw to get to the motor. My yard wont take the plastic housing for any vacuum.
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    I froze the two plastic coated copper wire pieces...

    I froze the two plastic coated copper wire pieces overnight and busted them with a hammer in the morning pretty easy. Just another technique.
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    Here is the video of where I got the idea. I just...

    Here is the video of where I got the idea. I just used some scrap wood laying around.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV4_ClCi3a8
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    I dont have the space to hoard steel and its only...

    I dont have the space to hoard steel and its only 2 cents a pound here. So I have been really selective on the things I pick up. I made a brick maker for my copper #2 to press it down and stocking...
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    I feel that Scrapping/Curbco/recycling is the...

    I feel that Scrapping/Curbco/recycling is the highest form of capitalism. Do the work, make the connections, put in the time and you will be rewarded. Just as you are keeping things out of the...
  10. Thread: Withdrawls

    by 18c troll
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    I do pretty well with craigslist, ebay, and the...

    I do pretty well with craigslist, ebay, and the local pawn shops. If all else fails there is good will.
  11. I use Christmas popcorn tins for my screws and...

    I use Christmas popcorn tins for my screws and other small bits. I have opened them from time to time when asked. It does go a long way with respect in the yard, looking after people. At my...
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    This thread has a tip for you - well ****. If you see anything in Raleigh, NC....

    well ****. If you see anything in Raleigh, NC. Drop me a line.
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    This thread has a tip for you - I was out there a few years ago....did a lot of...

    I was out there a few years ago....did a lot of work on post and in the middle of nowhere. I did decent.
  14. Thread: Withdrawls

    by 18c troll
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    The HOA was not my choice... gotta keep the wife...

    The HOA was not my choice... gotta keep the wife happy. We are moving and buying a house, and a garage or workshop is a must. Not only does this bring in some decent money, it helps my sanity. I am...
  15. Thread: Withdrawls

    by 18c troll
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    Withdrawls

    Welp... life is rough. We moved and had to downsize the house to a one car garage, and due to the HOA we have to keep the trailer in there. No shop, no scrap, no fun in the past 6 months. Silver...
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    heat sinks and small copper windings, man thats...

    heat sinks and small copper windings, man thats awesome but a ton of winter work. stuff to be done in front of a TV when its too cold outside to get bigger stuff. All those are a headache with a ton...
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    Man these are some horror stories but Im sure...

    Man these are some horror stories but Im sure there are worse out there. I enjoyed the guy at the scrap yard being able to sit back and relax when I showed up because I had everything sorted and...
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    Hello, I know this is an old thread but what the...

    Hello, I know this is an old thread but what the hell. I just moved from Chicago to the Raleigh area (Morrisville) and looking for local laws about scrapping from dumpsters and such. I have been...
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    They are a ton of fun and easy to make. I have...

    They are a ton of fun and easy to make. I have given them to local schools for science projects, or have made my own solar heater and still. I always have extra wood around.
  20. Maryland - Hello I have a PS4 that died... Do you take those?

    Hello I have a PS4 that died... Do you take those?
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    This is something my son like to do. He is 9 and...

    This is something my son like to do. He is 9 and he takes the cans out of the trash at work, pops the top off and crushes the can for our bin. I have let him keep the cash from he cans and the tabs...
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    I also use a spreadsheet, simple. I added a...

    I also use a spreadsheet, simple. I added a mileage sheet and and expenses sheet to track how much I spend and just try to makes sure Im all in the green. But it also helps let me know how much Im...
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    Poll: this thread has a poll - Ha. I drive about 15 minutes to wrok and sinc...

    Ha. I drive about 15 minutes to wrok and sinc ethe Army still makes me shave daily, I just use an electric razor. But on the weekends its a straight razor to start fresh. I like the old school ****.
  24. Thread: Smokers...

    by 18c troll
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    Poll: I smoke Pipes and Cigars. Nothing better that...

    I smoke Pipes and Cigars. Nothing better that breaking **** down with a cheap cigar. Or sitting back relaxing after a good haul with a good one. Just remember there are no back cigars, only better...
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    In Iraq we would line them up on a barrier and...

    In Iraq we would line them up on a barrier and shoot them..... just a nice white puff when you hit them. AHHH leaving that country was the best.
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