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    my tool of choice is my night vision goggles for late night dumpster divin and back alley scopin


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    A small 2 cycle generator is nice to have; you can run an angle grinder or sawsall off it in the field. You are also going to want a come-along.

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    Platform carts are useful, especially the folding type that fit in a closet or truck cab.

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    Magnet, good quality wire cutters(harbor freight professional have done me well), Cable cutters are handy for cutting large bundles of small wires, sledge hammer(you will break the handle weld a metal one on), framing hammer(i find them extremely handy) gloves, Screwdrivers, basic wrench set, File..

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    Hatchet, very handy.

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    everytruck i own has sawzall socket kit gloves handtruck backbrace safetyglasses hammer and bolt cutters

    i honestly don"t know if i could go a day with out all this though





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    I am missing a quarter inch socket. After using a prybar for a while I realized I could take the bit out of my screwdriver.

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    My basic tools are:

    gloves
    screwdriver
    hammer
    wire cutters
    pliers
    dolly

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    i know this is an older thread and ive posted on these before, for a NEW scrapper without any tools i would recommend a gerber or leatherman multi-tool(gerber for me), they come with a sheath so they are always on your belt, i used one most of the time i worked at frito and they are an invalualble. for scrappers specific they have pliers, wire cutter, knife, file, screwdrivers, scissors and some have a saw or a serated blade. i would buy name brand if you can afford it, i prefer the 600 series similar to the one below its a diesel a newer model than mine


    edit, i may be wrong but i think parttime may have some of these for sale
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    Quote Originally Posted by corycouch View Post
    i know this is an older thread and ive posted on these before, for a NEW scrapper without any tools i would recommend a gerber or leatherman multi-tool(gerber for me), they come with a sheath so they are always on your belt, i used one most of the time i worked at frito and they are an invalualble. for scrappers specific they have pliers, wire cutter, knife, file, screwdrivers, scissors and some have a saw or a serated blade. i would buy name brand if you can afford it, i prefer the 600 series similar to the one below its a diesel a newer model than mine


    edit, i may be wrong but i think parttime may have some of these for sale
    That's great if you want to give yourself a manicure or need to cut open a box.

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    Always have a multi-tool on my belt or in the car. Will come in handy when you stumble across something when you least expect it.
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    Russell have you ever tried them? i thought the same thing till i used them, ive got one in every truck and on my fourwheeler, ive changed batteries with them, cut radiator hoses just about everything they also make a decent pair of welding pliers tho not as good as the real thing, sure they are not as good as having a separate pair of pliers, cutters, and a set of screw drivers, but i do feel it would make an excellent entry level scrapping tool IMO

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    Pocket knife, screwdriver, work shed, flat head screwdriver, magent, grinder, fume hoods, and a furnce.
    I mostly work with electrions but sometimes old buildings metrials. Also I use good wire cuters that my dad has lying around our home.
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    Hi there,
    I'm fairly new to forums in general, so do I just keep scrolling down to see what tools people suggest, or is there a list somewhere?
    sorry if this is a dumb question

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    Quote Originally Posted by putiis View Post
    Hi there,
    I'm fairly new to forums in general, so do I just keep scrolling down to see what tools people suggest, or is there a list somewhere?
    sorry if this is a dumb question
    Depending on what your going to do. Different kinds of scrapping involves using different tools. You may not need tools for breaking down a car if your doing electronics and visa-versa. Start at the beginning of the list and compare to what you now own.
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    Best tool I have is a boot.. Just kick stuff till it falls apart

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    Quote Originally Posted by faction757 View Post
    Best tool I have is a boot.. Just kick stuff till it falls apart
    I'd break my foot!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by faction757 View Post
    Best tool I have is a boot.. Just kick stuff till it falls apart
    I guess it's one way to get rid of your stress but not real productive.


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