Scrap an old phone-TeleFurb

[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

[forwardlookguy]

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!

[erewen]

Old dial phones have a lot of brass in them.

[trashmaster]

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

[TeleFurb]

Thanks trashmaster!

[charn]

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.

[charn]

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.

[mikeinreco]

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

[parrothead]

Nice video. Interesting about the lead.