Scrap Metal Recycling - Processing the Stash Into Cash!

It's a big scrapping day! After avoiding working on scrap metal in the garage on account of the winter temperatures, things have certainly piled up! Its getting a bit warmer though, so the time has come to strip it all down and cash it all out. How much can we make recycling such a haul of scrap metal? Let's find out!
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[@wayneday3916]

The main reason I like these type of videos is everybody scraps different and sometimes you learn something new. And it's always good too learn something new everyday. Sure there's a chance you don't learn a thing but it doesn't hurt to watch and maybe you can help someone do something alittle easier.

[@laurabennettyoutube]

$ 957 total. ($ 422 aluminum rims, $ 171 copper wire, $ 160 car batteries, $ 116 stainless steel, $ 88 aluminum.) Neat!

[@javajeff3772]

You don’t have to weigh everything out. I don’t weigh stuff when I tear down. I tear down what I get, and I get what life sends my way.

[@tomfedarick7042]

New Jersey - USA

[@livvyweimar7362]

Okay I'm hooked. I can't believe it was an hour long because I was just fascinated by all the different ways you identified the metal and how you got each separated. This was awesome. Do I always have an hour to watch a video, no, but I did today. Thanks for another great video Thub. Looking forward to the next one!!!

[@MrPhotodoc]

Nice to see Gary Oldman has taken up scrapping just in case the acting gig doesn't pan out. Haha!

[@madelinerose5326]

I watch Scrapping with Grandpop. He also takes the time to sort through his treasures to get the best value out of the items he finds or is gifted. Have learned that he has changed scrap yards to get better prices. Be safe.

[@rng3769]

I AM GLAD TO SEE A SCRAPER OUT THERE LIKE ME WHO CLEANS SCRAP LIKE MY SELF .I AM PROUD TO SEE THAT IN YOU... (( ROB THE JUNK MAN WEEKI WACHEE FLORIDA ))

[@BOOT]

Back in the day fasteners were higher cost due to slower production, material cost and labor was real cheap. Nowadays labor cost is higher than production of small parts.

[@landonm.8586]

I just found you and subscribed today. Instead of Netflix and Chill, I’ve been Thub N Chill… I’ve watched 90% of your videos today! No lie. It’s all I’ve done. Keep doing the thing!

[@surindergill5878]

Great job. Canadian Treasure Hunter also does great scrapping and processing videos

[@tinathompson2877]

Your hair is so beautiful when it's down, but I understand it probably gets in your face a lot (hence the man bun) but that few seconds of it down I was like WOW!!!

[@thubprint]

😆☺️ ty! I just leave it down to dry, can’t really have it all over the place with sparks and such

[@scrappingadventures290]

This is going to be awesome, I love long scrap outs 👍👍👍

[@lukelegg9915]

sure wasn't expecting an hour long, but hey you had me captivated the whole time, love the long and short videos equally!

[@thubprint]

Thanks! It’s certainly not the norm but I had to get all this done one way or another

[@lukelegg9915]

@@thubprint i enjoyed it! btw what are yall getting for brass up there, i just recently cashed in my hoard and was wondering

[@thubprint]

@@lukelegg9915 oh I’m not sure, I’d have to check! It’s been a few months since I brought it in so it wouldn’t be accurate anyway. I did share it last time I sold some, it was the previous “cleaning out garage” video

[@lukelegg9915]

@@thubprint im sure ill see in an upcoming video, down here i got 2.60 for yellow and 2.95 for red!! blew my mind at how high it was

[@BrassIsMyGold]

Brass is my favorite - and my weakness. I find myself spending too much time trying to recover even the smallest bit of poor man's gold! Sometimes.

[@thubprint]

Absolutely, it feels so chunky and worthwhile but sometimes there’s fiddly bits that I completely lose track of time on

[@allenshoes]

Gotta say. Your videos are really helpful and enjoyable to watch. You’re just the right amount of whacky and sensible. Thanks for doing the thing and sharing

[@afineliner740]

That was an interesting assortment of items to scrap out. The labware was good. Good luck selling the remaining labware items. 👍

[@ChineseDetective]

Love these longer videos and especially with so much variation and different things scrapped! Make a long video every time you do a clean up like this, I'll definitely enjoy it! :D

[@thubprint]

Thank you so much! I’ll keep doing them then 😊 It was interesting to edit for sure, this one could’ve been four hours long if I was lazy 😆

[@ChineseDetective]

@@thubprint Sounds great! Looking forward to the next one! :D Could've been 2-3 hours for my taste, but I do love long videos! :D

[@michelleevans8694]

Love the longer videos

[@richardwarnock2789]

Better than the light Days !!!

[@amethystwinter1977]

You are so tenacious. Good video. Very enjoyable. ☺

[@dr.a006]

Scrapping definitely slows when it’s cold!🥶

[@rmil4531]

That was a power of work. Well done and your garage space looks so much better.

[@thubprint]

It’s almost finished! Sure would be pretty with that wood stove crackling 😊

[@richavic4520]

The easy stuff is just that. The separation of goods where you are helping them help you is the hard part. You don't want to create difficulty with the people at the yard, and the individual can't provide them a commercial volume without the room to store it and time to categorize it, while waiting for a target price. Keep doing the thing.

[@berto6063]

I'm third! Go Thub!

[@davegdm954]

Man I love scrapping those UPS systems. they're one of the things on my list of fast scrap and good value

[@gregoryone90]

This is a winter problem, I’m going through the same thing. It’s too cold to clean my stash so I’ll wait til the spring.

[@flipjunk1998]

ny right now it’s 50 degrees

[@L3V1T8-84]

Long videos are definitely content and at least for me, they are at the top of the ranks.

[@adamdaley8090]

Such an array of treasures! I enjoyed the breakdowns, give me insight on how to go about stripping some of my small time scrap. Hope you enjoyed the heatwave. May your weekend be mediocre at worst.

[@thubprint]

😆 haven’t heard that one before!

[@rubberz1]

Even as a kid I loved taking things apart. Curiosity can be fun

[@johntirrell8553]

I applaud what you do, I understand it is for income and content but you are also leaving a better world for the children of the future. Why let metals that took so much energy to refine rot in a landfill? Thank you

[@thubprint]

Thanks for the support! It’s true I come to it as a means to provide but it is nice to be doing something that has a positive effect overall

[@zorpman]

The way I see it the Iron and steel gets me by until I hit payday with the more expensive metals. Keep up the good work!

[@rkbrkb2975]

Precisely what i have learned. Move weight, the brass, copper, etc are small compared to steel and aluminum.

[@benhumphregys3087]

My man thank you so much ! Keep doing the thing champ ❤️

[@stevepotts265]

Thanks Thub,

[@wghead]

Great video!

[@joniferris8869]

Great scrapping video, thanks for showing us how it is done.

[@trasieinkersole491]

Brilliant! Wow Thub done it again. 👏👏👏💙

[@djrocker1007]

Great video my man! I recently started scrapping and have learned a lot from you. Thank you!!

[@joemammy3814]

Now that’s a scrapping video! Great job Thub!

[@BushDogScrapper]

Always a great day when @thubprint uploads a new video 👍

[@groovethief711]

looking to get into this in my downtime, you have been a great help. Much love.

[@thubprint]

It’s my pleasure, glad you found me! There’s definitely some nuance to personalizing a system that is profitable and efficient depending on what you come across most often, but you’ll find what works for you

[@Kenthis15]

FYI hex keys (Allen wrenches) work really well in triangle screws.

[@cocopufer5667]

Oh its very interesting, and I totally loved it!

[@splattermansion]

Good job

[@DavidGS66]

You should catch Cu thieves. Put GPS inside batteries on pallet & leave in corner of large yard beside chain link fence as if forklift driver forgot it there.

[@misfitledoux1312]

Nice

[@ikessul1429]

Love the video buddy

[@mynameisunown9614]

I like the can picking video's because I do the same thing.

[@daleleeman9916]

I can do that all day long and enjoy doing it.

[@mikeweddleton2489]

Took a couple sittings to get through, but cool to see it all come together by getting pulled apart. Thanks Thub

[@nancygoerlich8526]

Wow you got a lot accomplished! This was fascinating!

[@gregoryone90]

The reason I like this channel is I’d rather learn from someone who can take it on the chin in the scrap game because there are always going to be situations where I want to tell someone to F off but being I’m already doing something iffy it’s probably best to oblige and move on finding another dumpster.

[@thubprint]

I’m just sharing my journey but we can learn together 🙂 I’ve definitely had my share of people telling me off for checking out bins too! Certainly makes me want to treat them with the same lack of respect but it won’t improve the outcome

[@tammyrouse7422]

loved loved this video

[@thubprint]

Thanks so much! I’ll spend more time practicing making teardowns interesting and see if I can keep ‘em coming 👌

[@Jilliberation]

I'm pretty sure that those pump things you dismantled were some sort of hydraulic fluid injectors. If the item seems to be relatively intact and in decent working order, it is now possible to take a picture of it and a google app will identify it and list its relative dollar value as an intact working device. I started watching your channel, to figure out the optimum way to dispose of some major hi-tech machinery that I got saddled with. Among many other things crammed into my basement, I have two 4'x4'x8' silicone chip manufacturing machines, two 4ft tall 5ft long, industrial lasers (working w/manuals), 3 industrial MEGA microwave generators Weighing nearly 100 lbs each (also working w/manuals and precision computerized control units themselves the size if a microwave oven), and a never opened industrial grade hydrogen generator (I'm probably going to KEEP that one, though). I love taking stuff apart, but I'm in way over my head with these and don't even know where to start I've always been a science geek with a touch of mad scientist/inventor. I appreciate the practicality with which you approach scrapping, but I practically cried watching you dismantling the stirring hot plates. it was somewhat comforting to hear that you had set the nicer ones aside. If it doesn't take much to refurbish the nicest working pieces, they will certainly fetch a better price than scrap value. Where does one obtain such pallets and bins of science-y MacGuiver goodies?

[@stevesrt8]

good to see you got to enjoy the warm breeze that came through. a little pre spring clean up. nice price on extrusion. i've mainly been collecting scrap to melt. might have to think about putting the extrusion aside. cheers

[@CodingToFreedom]

Most definitely enjoying these types of video, keep making them! I'm just done rearranging and cleaning everything up in my little basement shop, that's always fun haha.

[@Anakonda224]

Well that was fast 1 hour :) Great video once more .Thanks ++

[@carl6073]

I'm always amazed about the diversity from the scrap u got, there's no routine when u scrap, plus u always learn something new... that's so cool n fun!!! Ty for doing the thing buddy

[@thubprint]

Hey, there was kinda sorta a routine 🤣

[@carl6073]

@@thubprint ok...kinda 😁

[@springsy6210]

i really like these videos from you thub

[@thubprint]

Thank you!

[@LuisRodriguez-xf9lv]

Nice pay day, very good inspirational video, clean work and organized. as a scrapper too. I try to keep things the same. save some copper for future sky hi. keep tha good work, wish you good finds and health

[@thubprint]

And the copper does seem to be trending up still!

[@LuisRodriguez-xf9lv]

@@thubprint Copper wil be need i the world electrification. electric cars with lot of copper, millions of motors, wind turbine projects, small planes with electric motors, chargers every where. not enough copper in mines. that will be good for us. keep saving copper, be patient

[@freddabunnyadventures6637]

Yo Bro, you should invest in a devil forge. Save up all the little bits and melt them into ingots. Purified aluminum from all that dirty, painted, glue covered aluminum is worth so much more. I know my scrap yard will buy Al ingots up here in oil country. Go Oilers Go

[@ThaWhiteKnight777]

You sliding those batteries made me think of you being a ghost buster trying to catch a ghost lol.

[@thubprint]

😆

[@MB-bt9km]

new subscriber, this is such a great video! a lot of scrappers focus mostly on finding and getting rid of, it's great to see the processing and all the little tricks and thoughts that go into it

[@thubprint]

They’re fun to share! I worry about boring people with the longer ones but it’s all a part of the process(ing)

[@alfazio047]

I like the longer videos man, on all the channels I watch.. I hate the algorithm!!!! 😂

[@boone7777777777]

Dang those ring stand clamps were nice 😅

[@BushDogScrapper]

Let's get Thubprint to the top Scrapper channel 💪👍 also let them adds play through so our brother gets that extra add revenue 👌

[@shaystern2453]

cool edit on the rims

[@mollynakamori]

WOW! Those musical rims were HUGE money. Well done. You have inspired me to go clear out a closet. I love the long video, love the insides of the weird doo dads, love just watching this process. Dunno why, but it's way entertaining, and there's some level of vicarious catharsis watching you dispense with the piles. I also appreciate that all the lab tech doesn't wind up in the landfill, but it's sad to see some of the purpose built goodies not going back to doing their purposes, but I understand that finding their proper new homes is just not feasible. Thanks, Thub. I want that brass gear!

[@thubprint]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who’d save a brass gear no matter how greasy! I really shouldn’t let it pile up like this tho haha

[@mollynakamori]

@@thubprint - Ya know! It doesn't HAVE to clutter up YOUR house- I have lots of room. :)

[@thubprint]

@@mollynakamori 😆👍

[@denniscoughlin7437]

Separate as you go my friend!

[@sandgstacker9881]

Great video , keep do them thing , and keep videos comming 👍😁

[@thubprint]

You got it!

[@patrothwell9138]

Great video..U sure do a lot of work taking all that stuff apart

[@thepenguin11]

The tire air intakes are brass, either in shred pile or dirty brass.

[@nickgordon9445]

great video mate, there's something about scrapping I can just sit there and watch it for hours, really enjoyed this one keep up the great work, cheers from Australia :)

[@thubprint]

Thanks! I certainly can too haha

[@golftownpro999]

It taps into to our hunter gather brain

[@tomprobst7212]

The Valve stems from the wheels should be able to be sold as dirty brass

[@nachostuff]

Heck of a hoard you have there in that garage. Those rims alone will be a great payday! We can only turn in 2 batteries at a time. Way to spend some winter time. Spring will be here in no time. Happy Scrapping.

[@kevink.2719]

Great longer video

[@thubprint]

Thanks Kevin!

[@bentleyalder5492]

Definitely liked the fast edits with the wire sorting and then again at the scrap yard with the rims. I really liked how you put the resulting totals as graphics over the shots of you unloading each. It was a very nice touch. Next time, add the per pound prices, and you'll be golden. If you did already, and I didn't notice, my bad and maybe leave them on screen a little longer

[@trench124]

Yay first Great video. Exactly the reason I started scrapping as I'd take stuff apart and realised hey this has to be worth something. Dont you put tyre valves in with the brass? It's where any I have end up

[@thubprint]

I don’t usually, just because I don’t keep much dirty brass. The smaller my pile of dirty brass the better chance there is they’ll toss it in on the clean brass weight

[@trench124]

@@thubprint fair point I never usually have that much brass so it's never made a difference plus here (UK) never been marked down for dirty brass as seen in your videos. I wonder how scrap grades vary around the world as seen you mention a few grades that I've not encountered here

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

My garage looks exactly like yours lol I need to go . I’ve never been to scrap yard before so I’m trying to sort all my copper as best I can just got done stripping another 50 pounds of bare bright and about 20 pounds of #1/2

[@thubprint]

You’ve never been? That’s gonna be a fun adventure! Hope you’ve got a good one near you 👍

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

@@thubprint no sir just started scrapping a few months ago. It’s not my full time gig. I just see stuff when I’m out delivering food and pick it up.. brother in law works on cell phone towers so the bare bright is a steady stream

[@dumpsterjerry3577]

Gotta come back for the rest of the show but all I can say as always. On point ✌️

[@thubprint]

It was a bit long 😆

[@about823jews]

Imagine scrapping a coil heat gun instead of trying to fix it to make your scrapping easier those things make metal hot enough to be able to even bend it break it and they're used on engine bolts and anything metal pretty much

[@huckstirred7112]

watching him turn 5 grand worth of stuff to scrap was hard to watch

[@scrapcash2421]

I really miss doing this stuff!!! 😞😞😞

[@yorkshiremonkey7576]

Good work Thub , persistence & commitment wins the race . $200 is $200 at the end of the day whether it took you 3 hours or 3 days , still a nice little tickle and better than a poke in the eye with the shitty end of the stick 🤣🤣🤣 As ever , hi to Wub .

[@larryvercauteren22]

awesome vid lets do it wink wink nudge nudge thubs my uncle, totally down with the secret plan....you know the thing!! lol great vid

[@Kreacher1974]

Everyone is definitely different bit to me there is no such thing as dirty brass. I cut it and make it clean. It's worth it to double your money

[@lisevivier1878]

At one point we all go through the mess. Very motivating for me to handle it.

[@thubprint]

Feels good to get the space back!

[@david.perrip4316]

I love ur vids thub! U do a great job explaining everything from just about every angle! I've been scrapping for years,and never even got 1 rim, how the heck do u get all those RIMS!! Hahahhahah..love the stack man! U the man!! I love that copper heat sink

[@thubprint]

Rims are a pretty rare find for me too haha! A stack was my payment for that estate sale awhile back, a friend gave me a set that were too busted up to use, and I bought 3 from an online listing for $50. Although those last 3 were probably not worth it lol

[@BushDogScrapper]

It would be fun to make the couple hour trip to come visit Thub I'm west of Edmonton an hour! 👍

[@gerryb6423]

12.48 It looks like an alignment tool for fitting a Safe Combination Dial The Rod from the dial has to be exactly straight or Problems WILL occur .

[@terridionne7729]

Canadian treasure hunter uses an axe for some of his cleaning, much faster for some stuff.

[@gregoryone90]

Someone send this guy a foundry

[@thubprint]

😆💙

[@bobbyjbear]

I got to like 37 min. I enjoy the content bro. Thanks

[@thubprint]

Thank you!

[@andrewcannon587]

ditto, E paid me #2 insulated price in June 2021, then my next scrap load in Oct 2021, same quality of wires, he downgraded to cords/CAT5. Oh well. he must have created new category to fit in what people are bringing in mix bag of #2, cords and cat5 wires. If i knew what his #2 insulated spec beforehand, i would have separated them. Yes, loving the YYC chinook

[@majesticbuffaloman4327]

great video loved it super informative and lots of wierd bits and bobs! 52:07 sonic's rings?

[@ericprater4017]

Thank you for a long vid, I'm looking to kill some time as I'm in the Covid jail and can't go to work until next week. sigh Thanks for the scrapping vid, once again, time to head to those construction dumpsters in the new developments and get some 2" foam board scraps and put them up, caulk in between and your little stove will be baking you out in your shop, also, you can get some nice 2 X lumber from those bins! Great Job!

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Nice Thub... I was watching while scrapping my own stuff! I'm planning a big load to Melbourne next week if the weather cooperates (ie. not too hot!). I'd better film it I suppose! 😁

[@pablogutierrez4932]

Hey thub one way to pull the wire outta flex conduit is by taking off about 8 inches of the flex from one end hooking and twist tie the copper wire to something real sturdy make sure the flex is nice and straight and pull the flex off…. If you don’t know about that.

[@flexedout6650]

The reason most screws were flat head is because a flat blade was a lot easier to forge. Back in the old days you could just hammer a piece of metal flat to use as a screw driver, or just use a coin. I’m totally talking out my butt right now, I believe flat head screws should be illegal! So annoying

[@metz12harofreak]

The only good scenario for a flat head screw is in a Wooden Boat. When the screws are covered with compound, they are hard to get out if something needs to be replaced down the road. You can chisel the junk out of a slotted screw, especially when those screws are bronze.

[@twbishop]

@13:01 a spray of salt water on a scratch should cause carbon/tin plated/zinc plated steel to rust in about 24 hours; stainless steel can resist rusting from salt water much longer.