Melting Copper Dumpster Diving - Transformer Trash To Treasure - ASMR Metal Melting -BigStackD

So today i get up early to check the local scrap bins i have access to and i got a couple of great pieces. Now there not the best looking bars but i still love em. Now sit back relax and take a load off and ill see you all next Friday for my weekly uploads👍.
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Transforming Transformer Copper - Dumpster Diving - Trash To Treasure -ASMR Metal Melting -BigStackD

[@bigstackD]

Hey guys another weekly melt for you to enjoy . A pretty long one today so put your feet up and have a well earned break . A simple one today where I I’ll add two bars to the stack, Another welcome addition to the stack and 5 kg closer to the goal. As always have a great weekend see you next Friday👋🏻😁.

[@MichaelUSA898]

Ok 👍🏻

[@wolfviperepicdude]

"Put your feet up and have a well earned break" Mate i was about to go to sleep here in Northern California at 12:13 in the morning. But since i saw the notifications, screw it lets make my sleep schedule worse 🤣👍

[@millionmiler]

Will do mate CHEERS 👍

[@pockco15]

Hey, idk if you could pr if they would be down but I'm sure Nile Red could use the boards for a cool chemistry video on how to extract gold and sliver from mother boards.

[@geohazelman7039]

And what the hell are we gonna do after you reach your goal?

[@cmc08161972]

You unraveled so much Copper from that one piece and I was like "wow, that's a lot of copper. And then you were like "but wait, there's more!"

[@BRUH2004FTW]

If you order now I’ll throw in one large can of crack

[@j.ianlindsay9322]

I was amazed he took the time to unwind it. He must have wanted that ferrite ring intact. Because that was a lot of work.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

@@j.ianlindsay9322 I did that to an old receiver. The metal ring was almost 4 lbs.

[@whiskeyshaw8818]

“I’ll put my dirty stripper to work” Despite not saying a single word this guy has made me laugh more than most people

[@rugbylover5784]

Who needs commentary when you got subtitles.

[@taya985]

@@rugbylover5784 i agree.😭👍

[@augusthawks6576]

One thing I like about your videos is that we, the audience, are included in the whole process. You don't just start off saying "let's melt some copper and aluminum", you show us where it comes from and how you tear it down. Great stuff. Thanks.

[@zelos1826]

I love watching you take apart all these things... it's like an adventure, seeing how much treasure you can gather from the trash. :D

[@robertosaavedra7527]

No quiero ofender a nadie... pero para mí, el viejo es lesbiano... 🤷‍♂️

[@ChuckHaney]

@@robertosaavedra7527 derp

[@Celominho]

@@robertosaavedra7527 dafuq

[@CheeseMiser]

I like to see a reversed version so it looks like he's putting it back together

[@JsStack]

Beautiful bars today. From start to finish, driving to the scrap yard to adding to the stack, the longer videos are great. Love seeing the process you go through to make it happen. Love seeing the boys interaction with you. Thank you for doing what you do. You are a great inspiration for others and myself. Have a safe and great day.

[@Johnny-bj4sv]

I think one of my favorite things you do for your videos is how you setup your lunches in the most random ways. I always look forward to seeing how ridiculously hilarious they get😂😂

[@medicbabe2ID]

These "snack boxes" were next-level hilarious 😂

[@jeraldtillery4817]

That is what I was going to say. I love the level of effort he goes to so we can have a good laugh.

[@Cali-ssippian]

My favorite scenes as well!! The mysteriously hidden snack/lunch boxes...quick question stack? Are those burgers kangaroo burgers? Always wanted to know!! They look awesome!!! Love bullion and Ingot...My frenchies are fatty and Mr. Pie face.

[@pseudonayme7717]

My favourites are reading his "Things to do schedule" in the background and everything puppy related 😁

[@sparxravencroft]

I have a friend who loves trash to treasure videos. They had never heard of you until I showed them one of your videos. Now they are hooked. Love the videos you make. They are very fun to watch. Thank you. Stay safe and stay awesome.💜

[@isaactippetts882]

Bro I absolutely love this channel. I can listen to people and see their faces, I'm completely fine with those. But also there's none of that annoying repeating music. The things you do are so cool and so fun to watch. When I get enough money to afford it I'm planning getting this equipment and I feel like you often let us know of the rules and things to look out for. This dude has some of the best content I've ever seen. I'm constantly going over to watch previous videos I missed being a new one to stumble to the channel. I LOVE your work. Edit: And I love your personality dude.

[@jackthehacker05]

You helped me realise it’s Friday, thank you. Nearly the weekend everyone.

[@flowahpawah5397]

This is sp fun to read, as i have the exact same feeling whenever i get the notification *BigstackD Casting has uploaded*

[@baptisteramiro1918]

Yeah it's tomorrow come on !

[@goshmiah]

Hey Big D. Finally caught up on the story. Seen all your vids now and gotta say it's been something, emotional even. You have come a long way from your first video. It's not an easy hobby and lot of people would have given up, but you carried on through all the fails. Its been an absolute pleasure to see your hard work prevail and have to say that I personally have not taken this much interest on a You Tube channel as I have had with yours, even though I discovered it very recently. Now like a lot of other people will look forward to seeing your vids when you add one. There is something about what you do that is so satisfying and helps to wind down. Thank you

[@Nick_Slavik]

Has anyone ever noticed that when he shows the clips of him driving, it sounds like the ice cream man driving by the street? Hahaha I find it very fitting 🤣 Love your vids!!! Thanks for another relaxing watch on Friday!

[@deepfriedspaghetti7392]

This channel has a bit of everything in it. Dogs, food, all while keeping melting metal the main focus.

[@Sovereignty420]

Love your videos! Not sure if you're aware of this, but those circuit boards contain a lot of precious metals. There's a tons of videos out there that show how to recover it if you're interested. May not be worth your time though considering how much you smelt, but it is interesting.

[@macrofage1551]

I enjoy the difference of hand language between dropping garbage plastic wires, and gently dropping the copper gathered from it. No need for words. 😊

[@mexemsu.g.d.975]

Ah , went with the emoji socks 🧦, great selection 👍. Love those juicy burgers packed away ,just waiting for you. Ingot n Bullion 🐈‍⬛🐈. Keep em coming 👍💥👍💥

[@AkaShindou2]

As a member of the Coast Guard who has participated in many drug interdiction patrols, those wrapped boxes look incredibly suspicious 😆

[@medicbabe2ID]

Funniest lunch hiding place yet! 🤣

[@reidkemp]

When you said it was already hot... I forget that it’s summer in Australia even though it’s winter

[@TastySchu4]

My husband is envious of how spotless your shop/garage is, plus organized. We love your channel 😁👍

[@tdahl42]

Genuinely lol'ed at the aluminium bar "smash" 😂

[@rockymountainlifeprospecti4423]

Great video, can't wait until we to this level hopefully one day, glad have channels like yours so we can learn, thanks for the video.

[@rockymountainlifeprospecti4423]

@@marinemarketingservices I'll definitely keep you posted and probably be asking some questions lol

[@defundhollyweird8675]

I'm going to pilfer your melt scheduling system as it is succinct and to the point.

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

Hi Brandon! Let's go!

[@defundhollyweird8675]

@@katieandkevinsears7724 Absolutely!

[@penneyburgess5431]

Your pups were so happy for that bath. So sweet. This was a monster. Well done.👍🏻

[@hillarysharbaugh8426]

I always enjoy watching you melt scrap metal into beautiful ingots and such, BigstackD!! :D

[@JohnnySwedishScrapper]

its so cool how the bar turns from black to read when its cool off ;) great video ;)

[@ravenyangwenda368]

Yea I've been waiting for this. Love real trash to treasure content and u do it best. Great melt great addition my friend

[@Alpemomi]

A very excellent episode this week Mr. BigstackD! I personnally really liked the finish on those bars: clean yet rough, with the visible face fully polished. 👌

[@bosskaggs]

ya killin me smalls with that burger....... outstanding find, breakdown and sweet sweet pour

[@emilioburgos1579]

I appreciate that u are still able to do these videos even with what's going on in Australia 🇦🇺 I understand it's bad everywhere, but my heart goes out to u and ur country men/woman! I look forward to Friday's cause ur videos bring relaxation to my life! Thank you 🤝

[@DanielRichards644]

here's to hoping he is casting other things off camera to help prepare his countrymen to defend against the tyranny.

[@masosz]

And he has to go to the scrapyard at night...

[@lucky43113]

@@DanielRichards644 They are a lost cause

[@MikeFromOz]

@@lucky43113 Bloody hell you non-Aussies trying to comment on our lives are utterly fucked in the head.

[@DanielRichards644]

@@MikeFromOz well to be fair we have aussies telling us that most of you support the passports and camps and that the guys protesting in Perth and other locations are the small minority

[@manamee1]

You mentioned in another video redoing the inside of your furnace. I think that would make a super interesting video, if you get the chance!

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Woke up at 3am here. Just in time!!! I've made shelves for 2 of those elec-cabinets for keeping my tool chargers plugged up and locked secure. Nice bars for the collection!!🤙

[@Resto-Rob]

Great videos! Always like to watch on Saturday morning. Thanks for the awesome videos! 👍

[@mkhuntstreasure3192]

I like the bars that aren’t perfect-reminds me everything including humans has flaws. Enjoy watching you take everything apart always like opening a present! Thanks for sharing.

[@MrTokstolle]

Errare humanum est

[@fredrichardson9761]

Great vid! Really like seeing the pups - man it is hot there! Cold beer, emoji socks, awesome pups and two ginormous bars make a great video! I was really surprised how much copper and aluminum you recovered there - nice work as always! And I think you revolutionized MRE's but I'm not sure how! 😅👍

[@wcresponder]

That burger made me drool more than all the water melted by the ingot.

[@ninjabothandyman6063]

Brilliant job well done as always good sir thanks for sharing my friend !!! Much love

[@eduardoeugenio6004]

I always enjoy these break down videos. Kinda feels like the craziest recycling videos. Oddly the more complex the break down the more calming and relaxing the videos are. Very Zen. 🙏

[@eduardoeugenio6004]

🇵🇹🇺🇲

[@bigstackD]

🇦🇺👊🏻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@eduardoeugenio6004]

Cheers Mate 🍺

[@luckgrip252]

Gosh dang it. That burger looks super delicious. I'd love to try one. Either way, the video is nice and relaxing. I like them melts ;D

[@lewisgiles8855]

Triple by-pass burgers🤣 super damn delicious 🍔 🤤 💀 😇

[@TheDennisdeboer]

Loving the old piston beeing used as a smash object & footrest :D

[@morbiddinosaur]

I love this type of bar! Much more of the metal remains and it looks colorful and shiny!

[@fwkessam]

I'm sure you've done this way more than me, but please be careful around capacitors, especially in something like this. Even if it's been sitting in scrap for years, they can hold a nasty shock that can easily hurt you or potentially even stop your heart.

[@christiandominiquethompson6471]

how can they still hold current after they've been discarded?

[@fwkessam]

@@christiandominiquethompson6471 The problem is, sometimes they haven't been discharged. And capacitors hold energy in electric fields not in a chemical bond, so they're much more stable over time. In something like a transformer, especially if it was just taken down and tossed in the scrap bin, then it may never have been properly discharged, and those capacitors could still have a full charge even years later.

[@medicbabe2ID]

He's literally a professional. He knows.

[@fwkessam]

@@medicbabe2ID I'm sure, which I why I prefaced it by saying that he has "done this way more than me" but if anyone else was to read this comment section, there is a chance they saw my words of advice and perhaps saved themselves some pain. Not to mention, it never hurts to remind someone of safe practice, even if they're a professional. Everyone makes mistakes and takes shortcuts.

[@bigstackD]

medicbabe2ID I can promise you I’m definitely not a professional and I honestly have not to much idea what I was doing when I started this 6 years ago but I have learnt a lot over those years. It definitely helps when people tell me things about anything that can hurt me 👍🏻😁

[@moozuke5001]

Ahhh another melting video to watch,perfect thing to do on a Friday arvo Also on some transformers you can hit the end of it where they are glued and smash the steel off the copper if you don't have an angel grinder

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

That's how I do it. The flat back end of a block splitter works well. Then a hammer and flathead screwdriver to pop out the chunks of copper

[@moozuke5001]

Exactly

[@bulldog-lincspirits.4648]

The boys looked like they enjoyed that cool shower bless them ....👍

[@spikewillow4552]

Wicked stuff, always look forward to your Friday videos. Keep up the awesome content dude!

[@pyredynasty]

More than meets the eye! As to the circuit boards: luckily you're close to China so it should be easier for you to find an e-waste buyer. However I feel like precious metal recovery would be right up your alley. You've got a nice little pile of gold, silver, and platinum there. Also tantalum but you should probably just sell that to a recycler because it's a pretty rare resource and it's necessary for electronics.

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

China don't want our stuff now

[@Minutemen_General]

You got me into this hobby, so quick question. When melting copper, would a graphite mold work just as well as a cast iron mold?

[@Emily-lk1mf]

Graphite molds tend to have a less chance to have the ingot get stuck to them, bigstack lost one of his big homemade iron molds this way a while ago lol

[@lewisgiles8855]

Also if all is too hot, copper can fuse with iron

[@Minutemen_General]

Thank you very much!

[@Cory_Springer]

@@Minutemen_General as someone who got into this hobby roughly 2yrs ago because of BigDs vids, yes graphite molds will work for copper 👍 Most of my molds are homemade stainless steel, but I have some graphite molds as well. Happy melting!

[@robschmitt8]

I liked that you have a stash spot for beer. Also, Bullion giving Ingot a hug near the end, priceless. :-)

[@Madmech3360]

You were not kidding when you said it was a hot day! Plus working over that furnace, wow. Thanks for your hard work. Have a second cold one for your efforts. 🍻

[@kenanderson2002]

Save those circuit boards!! With as much as you melt and scrap, you’re sure to have a ton of gold hiding in there. Chemically purify it and you’d be surprised how fast you can collect a gram or two of 24k gold

[@Vantud391]

Let upvote you so we can see him consider this option :D

[@vexile1239]

Those chemicals are not easy to get in Australia, at least not enough to purify the gold

[@kenanderson2002]

@@Vantud391 wow, really?! Sheesh!! Well, even if he can’t get the chemicals, scrappers in the States will buy them!

[@oompalumpus699]

These trash melting videos always make my day. Very relaxing to watch.

[@zackzip4000]

Doing that in +40, you've earned that "cheers." My chihuahua LOVES your dogs. She hears the intro to your vid and she knows who she's going to see and bark at to make friends.

[@vincedibona4687]

So nice to catch another BSD video before heading off to bed! Thanks for Another great video, man! Skritches to the pups!!!

[@vincedibona4687]

FTR, it barely hit 5C here today! Brr…

[@DumA2034]

I always love your Easter Eggs you put in. Like your "New Melt Schedule " lol

[@Celominho]

It's really good to get home from the last day of school and see some Australian guy melt some metal. Really relaxing

[@metallicasnake]

Another fine effort. Thank you for all you do.

[@kennethjackson4716]

A nice way to warm up after shoveling snow… watch BigD melt stuff when it’s “Hell’s Hinges Hot”

[@TheUnlikelyBaker369]

Been looking forward to this!!!💖 been off work this week with a bad back, this has made my day😁

[@aussiebandit4087]

As someone who used to build power transformers a few years ago, I find their stripping and destruction rather soothing :)

[@DoraTheMFDestroya]

Gotta say, impulse buying a devilforge foundry is the best impulse buy ever, thanks for making me want it

[@sweepingtime]

I'm amazed to see dogs willingly take a bath.

[@jamesway5036]

Great video. The bars look great. Been looking forward to your videos every Friday. Keep up the great work. See you next week. Cheers 🍻

[@Rantandreason]

My parents set up a little turtle pool in the backyard for their Frenchies. They change the water out every couple of days, and they LOVE going in the pool. Especially on hot days

[@captainjerk]

Some standard bigstackD Casting bars today M8! I love em! 😄 Can't wait to see what you have for us next year! I hope you get 2M! That way I can see an even bigger casting extravaganza! Thanx for the great vid D!

[@therailrangervmtg8658]

Cheers for the melt! This was a great one!

[@TheGalacticWest]

When he threw his "weight" at the bowl of water is when he earned a sub.

[@markusallport1276]

I laughed when you dropped the cylinder on the aluminum. I enjoy the vid's, and thank you!

[@carl6073]

Awesome video... like always, ty for sharing

[@godswrath223]

We love your videos!!! Thanks 😍

[@donaldgreathouse6611]

Great work. Very enjoyable to watch!

[@kwhemphill4254]

Love fhe kickin' the shoes off with crazy socks! Keep up the great vids.

[@DanaDana-tm2mo]

I used to take electronics apart for fun when I was little. Memories 😊.

[@tobienortje4134]

Normally i watch the melt on a Friday evening in Joburg, but in bed recovering from Covid and glad to find it out so early our time.... Pressing play...

[@NederlandBall]

Hey D. Always glad to watch your new video after a long work week. Cheers!

[@TH-kd1ju]

Couple of nice big bars for the stack 👍 so cute that the boys like a cool bath on a hot day🥰 my naughty little dachshunds hate having a bath lol

[@ThePuppywolf]

hehe, you have WAY too much fun with the Snacks. I love your creativity!

[@jamesbull1765]

I've talked the wife into letting me but a melting forge lol!!! Gonna set myself up this spring. All thanks to watching this channel

[@rodneyjohnson6313]

I like how the animals always come first with you that's how I was taught as well

[@gofastsuv]

1:30 Bringing back Some ol’ school threads. LOL That show was always entertaining.

[@timothymatthews7028]

That stack is efin ridiculous! My bruv has a box like that in his basement and uses it as his safe not too shabby. Surprised at the lack of sinking/shrinkage in that aluminum bar man nice work & thx for the time. Slaintè

[@Nobe_Oddy]

OMG!!! @ 17:10 THAT IS A HUGE PISTON!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Brilliant Melt again ! Nice looking Ingot for sure - Boys looking well ! Lovely and exiting Video ! many Cheers from us in QLD !!!!

[@timsmith9645]

Nice copper and aluminum bar thanks for sharing

[@rugbylover5784]

I’m so curious, who is here for the ASMR, and who’s here just to watch him melt metal? I just like watching the pile of metal grow and seeing the dogs.

[@richardpapera9660]

Like the protection on the fuel line. Good safety.

[@memertainment]

Nailed it with another great melt bud 🤌🏾

[@dogme666]

i love it when you throw heavy stuff on other things than ice, it always makes me laugh.

[@gefginn3699]

I love the way you come across your Snacks !! Crack me up !! 🤣😁

[@grantmason9785]

Your videos make me so happy because then it actually feels like a Friday😁😁😁😁

[@bulldog-lincspirits.4648]

As always bloody enjoyed that, cheers for your hard work and entertainment mate ..👍🍻 and as always us lads get a bloody good laugh at the way you always CAREFULLY remove the ingot from the ice 🤣🤣or bowl of water ..🤣🤣

[@Bretyllium]

Love the videos BigStackD. They ares soothing, in a strange way

[@tolishaws]

I tear apart those cores all day at work but they are the big ones from the pole drums. Cool to see

[@vincentmazzaro1023]

Thank you my friend, another great video. Have a great week.

[@lucaswyrm7323]

bigstackD, imo my favourite videos are when you have a lot to smelt, 15KG or more.... suuper satisfying :)

[@davegrummett1263]

Everytime I watch you removing the slag from your crucible it reminds me of clearing an ice fishing hole of ice. :)

[@BREAKKWISS]

so cool~! that's beutiful~! and a....I'm hungry....always AMAGING~! thank you for your video.

[@adambragg1594]

This dude is my favorite person to watch, much love from MERICA

[@gomezdrhotmailcom]

I’m so glad you kept that out of the landfill.

[@zeke103059]

God I love your dogs! The melting is awesome also

[@shadownyxiancat750]

I love this channel.. I started watching a while back but I wasn’t able to sub. But now I can!

[@steveogle8942]

I love that driveway.