40 TON scrap metal job. Torching HEAVY steel

[@1320LUV]

I apologize for a lengthy video, but I feel there was a good amount of info shared that may help other scrappers or people who are interested in scrapping, and some pretty cool torching clips. The total weight for this job should be close to 40 tons, I'm keeping a total so far. Thank you for watching I hope you enjoy

[@marksmith7365]

@Randy Travis ,same here bro.

[@marksmith7365]

@Randy Travis sure i bet ya do, Randy by name Randy by nature, lol.

[@Bighoss9.51]

@Randy Travis i also have too agree

[@1320LUV]

@Joseph Sep thank you

[@aakashsavariya6898]

I want to import this material ,, can we talk on wattsapp [phone]

[@mentorron988]

Another great video please keep them coming and I do like the longer videos

[@1320LUV]

Sounds good thank you!

[@mentorron988]

@@1320LUV your welcome anytime

[@vametalseekers9391]

Very good video,don’t mind them a little longer when they’re this good

[@1320LUV]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@vametalseekers9391]

Scrapper 4 Life

[@marksmith7365]

from marking the steel to cutting it we are learning something, please dont put yourself down Jimmy we love your videos bro, shame there aint more of them.

[@1320LUV]

It's all good thank you for the positive comment, I'm glad you're enjoying

[@kenyonworthenii7389]

Siiiick! Been waiting for a bulky job like this

[@hennessylewis8476]

I was having a badger and bobcat withdrawal thanks bobcat for the video hope to see Badger soon keep up the great videos

[@1320LUV]

You're welcome! He will make an appearance on this job I'm sure

[@jackpotgman892]

Jimmy you are the real deal 👌 with a real deal setup 💯. The videos of yours that I've watched is a very good indicator, being that you deserve every dime you make from your scrap hauls. I can tell you know what you are doing!

[@1320LUV]

Hey there! Thank you for such a positive comment ! I do work hard for every dollar I get and its refreshing to hear someone can see that! Thank you for watching and commenting I'm glad you're enjoying the show

[@dulcevendetta]

Hey just found your channel I've been scrapping for a few years now but never went big time how do you find jobs like this?

[@916wilton]

Will be curious how many torch tanks it will take to complete the job.

[@1320LUV]

I'm about 75% done now and I've used 4 oxygen and 2 acetylene but I use the torch more than just on this job so not sure what actual usage for just this job is

[@jesperdahl1486]

@@1320LUV May I ask why you use acetylene for scrapping ? why not propane ? (or gasoline?)

[@oifivguy]

Got to just love that Scrapper's Hand Book!!!! Am glad to see it's advise worked out and you didn't end up taking a tumble off the top of that structure.

[@1320LUV]

Me too!

[@tiredtrucker4life]

A big job like that is no easy task. I admire the strong work ethic you have!

[@1320LUV]

Yes lots of time invested. Thank you for the positive comment

[@MrDelhan]

I dont mind seeing more scenery, the US has a lot of beautifull areas.

[@DanielMorales-vf1lj]

Whats up Jimmy! I enjoyed watching this video very much.

[@1320LUV]

👋 hey there! I'm glad you're enjoying the show

[@chadcypher4885]

Scrap Gold Mine!!! Nice 👍👍. Alot Of People Dont Understand When You Say Its Not All Profit . They Just See That Number At The End. Love The Hustle.

[@1320LUV]

Yea it's hard for people to understand everything involved costs money lol thank you for watching and commenting

[@laserlightshow5]

Absolutely love the longer vids!

[@alkennedy1124]

Those four big square H beams are good post for a shop, kool thanks BigAl California.

[@TheRam273]

Brother i used a 4ft propane torch when I was scrapping back 10 years ago. You can get a big propane tank that will last weeks if not months. You will love it. New sub here👊

[@junkdeal]

To anyone with a doubt about propane VS acetylene (other gases in a minute!) consider this! Propane is about 900 degrees less than Acetylene which means almost NOTHING in a scrapyard sense! A few seconds more to pre-heat is all. Once you go lever, you are JUST AS FAST! Acetylene is for SHOPS because of clean slag-less edges, accurate kerfs with little melt-over, etc. I taught many scrap burners and I tell them "THIS TORCH IS AN AXE NOT A SAW!!" in showing lead-in and the "forest fire effect". This is the key as some of you may know!................Propane torch tips can take abuse, the "roar" of a burn-back into the head is a constant problem with immersion of the torch into or too close (necessary at times" to the work with acetylene. The tanks are massive, expensive, and actually dangerous to have in an abusive environment. Chemically speaking acetylene molecules use a huge amount of oxygen for the actual flame to burn correctly compared to propane. AS TO THE GASES LIKE PROPYLENE, MAPP, OR OTHERS i THINK THEY ARE NOT WORTH THE EXPENSE. I NEVER encountered them in my work!!! The tips are not inset much and they get beat up pretty fast. The edge of these gases and especially of acetylene is the RAPID flame front THEY HAVE. THIS ALLOWS YOU TO DELIVER AN INTENSE HEAT IN A TINY AREA, WHICH IS WHERE ACETYLENE IS KING!!!

[@joshsosa384]

I've been waiting. Keep em coming

[@1320LUV]

Will do!

[@robertmcgee7083]

Did that work for about 8 years in Germany. Worked at a scrap yard in between jobs cutting steel. Dismantling factory machinery and large tanks mostly. You should buy a scrapper cutting torch, the start at about a meter long, have a 45 angled head. Makes life easier. Propane is better that acetylene for this work in my opinion.

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Very good video I liked that the video was a little long i appreciate the long and the short video's thanks buddy

[@1320LUV]

Thank you I'm glad you're enjoying the show

[@marksmith7365]

Jimmy what is the best way of getting rust off metal tools etc, can i buy a machine that does the job better & quicker ?

[@carlosshelton7935]

MARK SMITH use diesel fuel let them soak in it

[@1320LUV]

What Carlos said is a good way. I had a friend that was strictly in resale of storage unit items etc. And he rigged up a washing machine motor to a metal 5 gallon bucket and put used motor oil in it then 3/4 wash gravel then tools and it worked surprisingly well. It's an overkill for homeowner but at the rate he was finding mistreated tools it was perfect. Thank you for watching and

[@adamcran9859]

I love longer videos look forward to the next follow up mate great job 👍👌

[@1320LUV]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@SuperScooby70]

What did your prices do for September? Here in Eastern Iowa they sank to $40/ton for shred, including car bodies. #1 iron prepped is $80/ton. Not looking good for next month either. I've officially switched from paying for scrap to charging for the service.

[@1320LUV]

We just took a big hit. Luckily this new yard still pays me contractor pricing after 2 years of not coming lol but tin is $95 a ton and prepared #1 is $165

[@OmarAhmed-ld6tm]

Hola soy profesional con soplete y me encanta ese trabajo lo hiciste bien chico

[@danijelhukic1847]

The sound of your pickup is Like BMW 525 tds from 98..Great job,greatings from 🇭🇷Keep safe..

[@1320LUV]

👍 thank you!

[@shanebullen9611]

Nearly 24 mins Jimmy your spoiling us great content mate keep it coming 👌👍😁😁😁😁

[@1320LUV]

Hahaha there was alot of talking in this video which I generally try not to do.... I'm glad you're enjoying the show thank you for watching and commenting

[@malcolmbuehler5619]

Is this your full time job?

[@klinetejay0143]

man where u scrapping at i know every state prices are differnt but right now here in louisiana the prices is the lowest its ever been an im getting 12 a 100lbs an im mad about......use to get 15 a 100 yr an a half ago......

[@bonnieesponge4848]

So do u mark the line so u dont forget it ?

[@1320LUV]

Yes, I marked out all the cuts first then cut them to avoid having to turn torch on and off unnecessarily.

[@joshs6857]

I love that u went back but confirmed what you were b n paid first good job i do that myself alot

[@trav395hus8]

Hey pal nice video and great respect for your line of work. Do you work for yourself or a demo company?

[@ryans2814]

I’m a fan of the longer videos

[@1320LUV]

Thank you for letting me know

[@jackpotdigger834]

Your sure your not the writter of the scrap book of success??....IMPRESSIVE WORK jimmy

[@1320LUV]

Hahaha nope! Thank you!

[@junkdeal]

I have cut for 40 years! Super-heavy industrial jobs for scrap-yards. Mill rolls. Locomotives. Hammer bases 8 feet thick. Enormous bridge built-up girders. Railroad cars. Barges. I have been around the world on this shit! There are a million hazardous moves a high-burner can make! (a lay-down burner is one who cuts in a burn field. The high burner dismantles like you do. NOT necessarily "up high" in the air- it's just a generic term!). I saw you make what is a potential dangerous move. You might have known that and considered what I am about to say, but for a novice watching your videos it is a point to make. At about 15:52 there is a hazard there. IF THERE WAS NOTHING TO CATCH THE END OF THE BEAM LIKE THE DECK BELOW, to cut the top first, web second, and then finish with the base pulling the torch towards you, will set up a potential tragedy! The beam will eventually POSSIBLY RAPIDLY SWING DOWN and a pendulum effect will swing it back further than 90 degrees down, it can break off, and since your last metal bit hanging on is closest to you, that beam section will rotate counter-clockwise on its way down and IF that beam breaks loose it will somersault TOWARDS you and land on your legs, hit your body, or knock you down!!! What I would do is this. MAKING SURE A SUDDEN DROP FROM HORIZONTAL is what I want and is actually safe and clear to do, is cut the bottom first, down or up the web next, and then the top from one side to a spot close to the middle, finish the cut from the other side to meet in the middle. At some point the beam section will break loose and shoot STRAIGHT DOWN! NOW I AGREE CUTTING THAT SECTION THE WAY YOU DID WAS CORRECT, but you have high skills I am sure, and you can turn your videos into "tricks of the trade" like a safety lesson, for the novices out there!!! How about the time I knew a guy cutting a cement mixer with a far-forward engine over the front axle and the rear with a large over-hang! He cut the frame in the middle, reaching OVER the frame to cut the LAST cut on the other side, figuring the frame would drop, and INSTEAD EACH SECTION FLEW UP IN THE AIR AND SERIOUSLY INJURED HIM WHEN HE WAS FLUNG IN THE AIR AFTER A BODY-SLAM! He should have considered this possibility!!!

[@marcusallen5881]

I truly enjoyed every minute of this video cuz this is what I do myself for a living keep up the good n hard work

[@1320LUV]

Awesome I'm glad you're enjoying the show thank you for watching and commenting

[@iffy9776]

Hi Jimmy, nice load where is badger? Have you scrapped him.

[@1320LUV]

Hahaha nope just isn't much for him to do while I'm torching

[@Bighoss9.51]

No badger today huh. Was a great video. I haven't had anything too tourch in a while. I would be nervous climbing that thing lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@1320LUV]

Nope no badger, nothing much for him to do while I'm torching.

[@morry1076]

That is a BIG job, good vid - keep them coming :)

[@1320LUV]

Thank you, will do

[@213davidbennett]

Man this was an awesome video great job

[@1320LUV]

👍 thank you!

[@etscrapping9923]

Another great video. Keep them coming.

[@1320LUV]

Will do thank you!

[@D4x4Bronc]

Those high level torch cuts looked very dangerous

[@1014TOMCAT]

Jimmy you make great content in your videos, very interesting to watch.

[@1320LUV]

Thank you very much I'm glad you're enjoying the show thank you for watching and commenting

[@martinebangs6520]

Hey Jimmy...fantastic video...

[@1320LUV]

Thank you!

[@kevinritchie9227]

Pretty cool job to get. Glad you answered my question because I was wondering what the acetylene cost would be for a big job like that. But there was something missing from this video, I just cant put my finger on it...lol

[@1320LUV]

Hahahaha lm not sure what was missing!?

[@johnhughes3225]

Some nice Wight there jimmyquite heavy metal all-round take care on your own uk liver Ool

[@al3700]

im up in canada looking to tackle a tractor trailer tire shredder thanks for the inspiration

[@vicu3745]

Awesome video. You never cease to amaze me. You know your shit. Haha, “hopefully we don’t get to mashed up”

[@1320LUV]

Hahaha I'm glad you enjoyed.... its ok to get mashed up every once and a while just as long as it doesnt put me out of service for period of time

[@mrMacGoover]

I love working with steel! whether I'm cutting it, welding it and making old steel that had a former life as one thing and making it into something totally different giving it a new lease on life, I would love a scrap job cutting stuff up like this with a torch! it's like getting paid twice!

[@1320LUV]

👍 yup all of the above is certainly enjoyable!

[@craiglawrence2322]

Another great video , I was going to say from the dynamic duo , but seem to be missing the other part of the duo , hope he,s ok . Your videos could never be too long , you can turn your hand to most things you are presented with and that is a great way to run your business, That large gravel hopper should be interesting ! Keep up the great work , all the best from Craig in the UK 👏👍👍👍

[@1320LUV]

Thank you! Theres really nothing for badger to do while I'm torching. I'm almost done with the job now and thankfully the big hoppers are over with.... they are always the worst part of that companies demo jobs

[@matthewjohnson3910]

Great video jimmy

[@1320LUV]

Thank you

[@DumpsterMarcus]

damn dude killing it!!! I need to start getting bigger jobs! I am more small one but they add up

[@1320LUV]

Lots of little jobs are better than a couple big ones!

[@judybeckner9047]

wow, long videos don't bother me, thanks for sharing

[@YouCoontsSeeMe]

Nice hand stand my bro!

[@wayne724]

suggestion : get a bigger torch or a plasma cutter it will help cut stuff faster. only a suggestion not trying to tell you what to do. also are you wearing cutting glasses or goggles? and last suggestion have someone there when climbing it helps having someone that doesn't have the wind knocked out of him to call 911.

[@1320LUV]

All is good bud 👍thank you for advice..... I have a #3 tip in that small torch but keep the oxy and acetylene low so it doesnt use as much.... it takes a little more time to heat up metal but the bottles last longer from my experience. I'm very cheap as well that's why I haven't bought a 4 or 5 foot demo torch lol there like $500 and I would only use it 2 or 3 times a year. Just like buying a winch for my deck over trailer im too cheap so i keep using come-a-long lol. I'm glad you're enjoying the show thank you for watching and commenting

[@wayne724]

@@1320LUV being cheap i understand lol. we enjoy watching your video's, we save them for friday night normally because theres never anything worth watching on t.v, so your video's are like a cheap night on the town lmao

[@1320LUV]

@@wayne724 lmmfao hilarious! I'm trying to upload one now so does that mean you will save watching it for almost a week!?

[@wayne724]

@@1320LUV yep, we normally wait to get about 6 of your video's so we can watch them, and we do it on a 72 inch screen so it's sort of like watching you from the car window lol oh just a short note from g/f she thinks your both nuts and laughs at some of the stuff you say and do.

[@FredsRandomFinds]

Why using Acetylene to cut it rather than Propane which would surely be cheaper?

[@billcarver6539]

That's what I was thinking. Propane is all I use anymore.

[@Bighoss9.51]

Acetylene burns hotter dose it not?

[@billcarver6539]

@@Bighoss9.51 Not sure, but I think it does. All I know is propane cuts faster and thicker steel. That's the reason I don't use acetylene anymore.

[@1320LUV]

Yes it would be cheaper, I've used it several times just never made the switch. Also I've never used it for anything thicker than 1/4 inch. Acetylene is hotter with less oxygen usage and propane is just as hot but need to turn up the oxygen. Oxy acetylene is generally around 20psi oxy and 7psi acetylene and oxy propane is 40psi oxy 10psi propane. Everyone generally has different psi preferences, these are just ball park. Thank you for watching and commenting

[@rabiit1973306]

safety jimmy going up that tall.nice pay day for sure.keep those vids coming.

[@1320LUV]

I agree I should have done something for safety..... thank you

[@rabiit1973306]

@@1320LUV sometime we don't think when we start to work.but i am just saying for your safety as i want more videos from this channel.and your family wants you.

[@Jono.P]

Don't apologize for a longer video. We like longer videos

[@royceanderson3389]

Great Videos.

[@1320LUV]

Thank you

[@Vasil_Vitoosh]

Hi! This steel cost 8.5$/pound in scrap yard? Really?

[@1320LUV]

No $8.50/ one hundred pounds $0.085/ pound

[@RichardWilliams-lr4mj]

Nice Clean Scrap I Always Used Propane With oxygen Cutting Scrap metal Last longer and works out cheaper keep those Bucks Rolling that hopper if concrete inside we used to light fire in them it will free it off Great Video thanks have a good one

[@1320LUV]

I've been tempted to switch to propane, used it a couple times very briefly. The concrete is fly ash powder inside that tank I just cut it in half today. Very dusty nasty stuff. Had concrete boogers in my nose all day from it hahahaha

[@AxellSC]

Good video, looks like some of my scrap heap I’m cutting haha! Thank you for sharing always nice to see your videos I should have some new stuff uploaded soon if you watch my scrap videos. Keep up the good work!!!

[@1320LUV]

I haven't checked your channel in a couple weeks but I will here shortly. I'm glad you enjoyed thank you for watching and commenting

[@scrappinbig2239]

This was a great video and that's a lot of steel to cut , looked like you could of used a welders shirt ( the leather long sleeve) . I saw the hot metal get your shirt . Also was wondering where is your sidekick ?

[@1320LUV]

Yes I started off wearing leathers but it was just too hot on that concrete lot plus heat of torch. Theres nothing for badger to do while I'm torching

[@erickescott3867]

Got enough to get you through winter..ha ha

[@1320LUV]

Hahaha I wish

[@shahidmulla5615]

Good job sir Shahid from India

[@1320LUV]

Thank you!

[@florinbalan5153]

Where is all the copper cable and the motors ,that concrete mixer have a big electric panel with all the comands for the mixer. Good movie,keep it up!!!👍👍

[@1320LUV]

It's all coming dont worry 👍

[@kevink.2719]

Really enjoyed the longer video. no badger?

[@1320LUV]

Not while I'm torching the steel..... not much for him to do

[@kevink.2719]

@@1320LUV okay thanks it was a great video 👍

[@1320LUV]

@@kevink.2719 I'm glad you enjoyed

[@MyDatrsPrsnlATM]

Excellent payday for the constant hard work.

[@1320LUV]

👍 thank you

[@richardwhite6353]

Great Show ! Thanks

[@1320LUV]

No problem thank you for watching and commenting

[@charlieb7585]

One of your best videos, Looks like you’ve got oxyacetylene but I recently got a oxypropane cutting torch. At the bottom it’s got some debris in the filter is it safe to use? ( really don’t know much about oxypropane cutting but am trying to learn)

[@1320LUV]

I've used a friends oxy propane a couple times and didnt really like it due to doesnt seem as hot as acetylene but maybe his wasnt set up right. I wish I could give you some info but I know very little about oxypropane. Thank you for watching and commenting

[@mattcales8273]

Awesome vid..your the man

[@1320LUV]

👍 thank you I'm glad you're enjoying the show

[@RAMONCODSHOTSSS]

Sweet job man never scrap a whole cement plant awesome.

[@1320LUV]

Yup it's a good sized job 👍

[@luigicalcaterra7034]

For demo work you need a 3 or 4 foot torch it’s a lot safer

[@killjoy987987]

Badger's playing hooky today

[@1320LUV]

Hahaha honestly theres nothing for him to do while I'm torching

[@andywilkinson3792]

Nice one Jimmy you need some off those jobs. A bit off that cat walk make nice grill for backhoe for you. Any news on the bits or you carnt make it happen. Great video as normal but we're was the top man on holiday. Great video thow. From Andy in UK

[@1320LUV]

Yes ALOT of nice usable pieces! I haven't forgot about you, just cant find time to box and ship but I will get it to you. There wasnt really anything for badger to do while I'm torching

[@andywilkinson3792]

@@1320LUV ya no worries was it badger take the loo put in red pick up. Has scrap gone up a bit yet. Thanks for getting back to me

[@TheCanadianQuaders]

Very well done. Great longer video 👍

[@1320LUV]

Thank you!

[@Dieseldad518]

Awesome. One of the best. What happened to the old man? Badger... He ok? Etc etc

[@1320LUV]

I'm glad you enjoyed! Badger is fine.... not much for him to do while I'm torching

[@scrapperdscrapperj3948]

That was an awesome paycheck 🤙

[@1320LUV]

Indeed!

[@georgesharp876]

Just out of curiosity...why not cut and let it fall, then cut smaller pieces??

[@1320LUV]

I ended up doing that

[@michaelcamacho2741]

Bobcat I see you were using OSHA approved safety gear 🤪 love the long video and great content. 👍✌🤙🇬🇺

[@1320LUV]

Oh yea safety for days lol 😵😵😵

[@TheTorkerman]

Harness? One slip and your toast my friend😮

[@1320LUV]

I agree with you.... I should have had something on

[@TheTorkerman]

Cause if you fall, who will upload new videos? Certainly not Badger 😮

[@shaunyshaun86]

Looks like the concrete plant off gtaV

[@johnstearry7329]

you are the man buddy

[@1320LUV]

Thank you!

[@DylanSatzger]

Gotta love scrap life

[@skyhunter823]

I have done my share of scrapping it is a hard Labor intensive job but have made loads of cash & Still do we have the equipment Dat can handle any job we get & we also have the trucks & trailers to haul anything we get into

[@regulator67bj]

After this load they will call you "Steely Dan"

[@1320LUV]

Hahaha

[@mikeyoung5211]

Great job

[@jmswyo]

Safety first with Bobcat!

[@1320LUV]

Always 👍

[@rustygold1958]

Wish they were all this long

[@RichManSCTV0]

DAMN what a haul

[@1320LUV]

Indeed!

[@brendamiller8140]

How many children do you have, that's okay I don't expect an answer!!!! And don't bother me if it's a longer video. Enjoy watching Old lady from Sask. Canada

[@1320LUV]

I have one son 3yr old names Ace. And my other half has an 11 year old daughter. I'm glad you're enjoying the show thank you for watching and commenting

[@johnnysellers8213]

Do you pay for the metal then resell it

[@johnnysellers8213]

No did you have to pay the people for the stuff then you scrap it and you get paid

[@1320LUV]

No very rarely do i pay for any metal.... if scrap ever goes back up crazy high it will be a different story though

[@erickescott3867]

if your cuts are deep enough you might shake something loose.

[@SuperRashead]

Great, great, great video!! Love the length of your vid, and for my sake it may always be longer!! Love to watch you and Badger having fun and earning your money!! Please if you wantto and/or like, you are always allowed to upload longer videos. Love to watch when both of you are demo cut by cut, and if you could make 2 or 3 vids of it, you would make me happy :-D I'm not criticising you, just what i would like :-D Love you guys, and love to see all you are making/working with!! So please more more more etc. LOL C ya!!

[@1320LUV]

Hahahha hey there I'm glad you're enjoying! Several people enjoy the longer videos as well. Theres more to come!

[@SuperRashead]

@@1320LUV Looking forward :-D Thanks for your answer!!

[@michaelquert7617]

Can I buying your scrap. 1 KG 3.500

[@billychinowith3305]

Very Cool

[@JC89-Video-Studio]

Woow 🙌. I am looking for a job in that trade jimmy

[@MaxMustermann]

That's a great pay day!

[@1320LUV]

Thank you

[@WhiteTriForce]

So you get the steel for free as long as you cut it up ? 🤔 is that the deal ? 😉 and what do you think of your GoPro ? you still on board with it or junk ? 🤔

[@1320LUV]

Yes steel is free as long as I remove..... the company rents a dumpster and I'm responsible to clean up any trash after the job is done. Gopro is good except for extreme heat over 100°

[@andrewkiwi1]

Im not good at heights urgh. You work hard for that, good on you. That's a lot of steel to get through.

[@1320LUV]

Thank you 👍