Truckloads of Treasures Processed Down for Scrap Metal Recycling

Big day catching up on the scrap stash! We start the day with a truck full of metal, and not just any old pile of junk! Loads of sneaky treasures wait to be found, and the rest of it we diligently process down into sensible piles, ready for recycling (and cashing out thehe)!
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[@trench124]

I cant bring myself to throw anything metal away anymore. It all gets scrapped now lol😊

[@kave9482]

That's great 👍

[@elmafias6141]

Even tuna cans

[@trench124]

@elmafias6141 yup. I have a big bag of general metal scraps even for my old tin cans. It all adds up. I can pay the local council to take stuff via my taxes and they sell it on for recycling and get paid twice or I can just weigh it in myself and I get the money. Every little helps.

[@dr.a006]

Same. I was visiting my parents and my mom had just thrown away a broken paper shredder. I told her I’d take it!😄

[@trench124]

@dr.a006 I often have friends say "I've got an old X if you want it?" Latest item was a gas fire. Full of cast iron, aluminium, bits of copper and brass and then there's the light steel. Vans all loaded and ready to go Monday morning 👍

[@mollynakamori]

"Not the wok! Not the wok! oooooh." "NOT the bowl! NOT the bowl!!! AAAK." I couldn't do your job. I'd become a hoarder. Or - you could invite friends over to see the flowers in your "crib."

[@thubprint]

Well if it’s any consolation, I’ve been regretting tossing the wok in particular ever since I did haha

[@mollynakamori]

@@thubprint - We share a wavelength.

[@Michael-ex9uo]

I had the same thought. It pained me but you can't keep everything

[@gravitybear]

Your voiceovers are great and no apologies are necessary. I liked the mix in this one: scrapyard, processing, awesome!

[@thubprint]

Thanks so much!

[@oscar0006]

​@@thubprint I love those 20 gallon steel trash cans and lids too i want them.😊

[@Catharticscrapper]

As I sit here scrapping myself, it would only be proper to watch someone else scrap too...love new Thub vids.

[@billfitzpatrick6202]

There's a piece of all of us that struggles with all that grown up stuff because no matter how old we get we carry around a inner child that wants to get out and play, the good thing is, I've realized around the time you have grandchildren it becomes OK to indulge yours along with the grandkids! So your inner child is not gone, he's in a time out!..........Also little victories incentivize us to greater challenges! Seventy two...............(and a half) and still scrapping, but not diving!

[@getupyoudosser]

THIS GREAT MAN has inspired and taught me how to scrap properly I am now venturing out collecting cans also love from uk

[@leslieapplegate65]

I get all the scrap metal from my work. No one else wants to deal with it. It adds up!!

[@neilkennykenny4113]

" life can be adulty"😂😂

[@timlad5]

Gotta love that stainless steel coated tin. Good thing for magnets.

[@backlash1258]

Hello thub. I'm going through scrap video withdrawal. lol. I'm looking forward to your next video. 👍

[@RedWalker98]

What a great video, I love watching you scrap that metal 😏

[@John-jl3ky]

Brian's advice does work, like in addiction recovery, "one day at a time" literally, if you look too far down the road, you'll be totally overwhelmed and you'll miss what's going on right now. It's very important to stay in the now if you can, it takes practice to do that. When I put myself in the now moment, all my stress goes away.

[@thubprint]

I don’t know why I didn’t think of it like that before as it seems kind of obvious after someone else says it, but it’s what I needed to hear 🙂

[@Twelveoglock1]

@@thubprint not sure how much you guys like reading but a few years i read this book "The Power of Now" by eckhart tolle and it really put into perspective the important of taking the day one at a time. Was a great read. Books pretty old and should be avaliable in local libraries or online 😊😊

[@John-jl3ky]

@@thubprint There's always new perspectives to discover

[@Wreck-Gar]

​@@Twelveoglock1Thanks for this, I'm going to get myself a copy of the book 👍

[@sleepybadtzmaru]

Some baking soda and dawn dish soap mixed up into hot water and soaked for an hour or dawn power wash soap will get those baking sheets/pans clean. A scrubdaddy will really help too. i saw a dude try to take the copper off a water heater that was already on the pile. they closed him out for what he had dropped, 1/4 of an f250 bed, and ran him off. Yard boss said, If you buy the whole WH, then you can scrap off it and bring it back, but no freebie.

[@exait703]

I grind through the crimp rings on the Pex sideways then turn them off with a flathead. I try not to cut through the plastic so I can reuse the elbows and couplers, if they're clean.

[@ZACMAKLEA]

Great content! God Bless!

[@E-hab]

No problem with the voice over

[@ebikescrapper3925]

I took some staples out if my junk mail leaflets to add to my scrap collection.

[@SHERRY0010]

😂😂😂

[@brianhuff2083]

I was so happy to see you finally get to use the tools... But now I am going to make a video with some clarifications for you, but I'll have to find a way to send it to you... Maybe I'll just upload and link it or something... 🤷 In the meantime, DON'T cut through the plastic fittings... The blade won't last... Just get as close to the fitting as possible... Also, you'll find it MUCH easier to cut the pipe if you give it a twist as you squeeze the blade down... In fact, takes very little effort to get the blade to start if you twist the fitting to start the cut... Thing of a knife blade across the palm as opposed to just trying to force it straight down... You'll get the hang of it, and will get much faster... Also, the greatest benefit and effectiveness will be when you find the brass or copper connectors, as the ring cutters work better when they have a more solid fitting to squeeze against... I'll get that video done tomorrow and find a way to get it to you.... KDTT

[@thubprint]

That makes a lot of sense, thanks for the tips! I’m glad I only had a few of them to do, it would have been a shame to ruin the blade in the first go 😅

[@44davewright]

Thanks Brian, Bryan?? Good advice and quite timely. Thanks Thub for sharing.

[@tannerc900]

The relief I got at 10:07 I thought you were gonna throw the whole thing away without at least clipping the cord lol

[@timothypfaff2500]

Copper bottoms are good for cooking and worth alot more to sell at yard sale

[@mikeanderson1139]

try and grip the cutters closer to the ends of the handle to get maximum leverage. One day at a time man...easy peasy

[@vinnienowhere1015]

That appeared to be an all-in-one screen. I have one that I’ve been meaning to scrap out. Nice to see how it’s done!

[@CanadianTreasureHunter]

White metal Silver plated stuff here is Zinc in my yard, Even the spoons or forks if White metal inside

[@user-xl7nr8xn4i]

U should look in to making ur on scrap bag with all the tools most scrapers need an sell them I know they sell good for u because u have a good fan base

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

Looking forward to the door handle vid🙂👍

[@thubprint]

Me too! I always skip over them, but I can’t help but wonder if there’s a fast way to make skinning them worth it

[@zartan7779]

Me too

[@trasieinkersole491]

Loved it. ❤️💙

[@nikkichan550]

Great Tools ❤️

[@Kat-d2u2]

You have a voice for radio! I would listen to you!

[@dr.a006]

Podcasts or narrating stuff, right?

[@vincedibona4687]

Nice!

[@jamesraddatz2613]

Cool!

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

Don’t know what camera and mic you use but here is how I make sure I do not forget to turn on the mic for my videos: Everytime I turn the mic off I also unplug it and kind of position the cable in front of the record button so I remember to plug the mic back in and turn it on 😂

[@thubprint]

Oh that’s actually pretty clever, I’d like to think I would know the mic wasn’t on if the cable was dangling 👌 at the very least if I forgot, I’d still get camera audio rather than NO audio

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

@@thubprint exactly 🎶😄

[@66bigbuds]

Thank the Lord for angle grinders.

[@johnchristie1423]

those baby bed frames do good in spring auctions 50-75$ for the next ones to consider.

[@thubprint]

Oof, good to know 😅

[@beerandbrat]

That looks like an iMac, great for aluminum, especially if you find any of the older Apple G5 towers. Apple does use recyclable parts, but it is NOT easily recyclable! Keep on Scrappin'

[@johngastineau653]

Thanks for the video and advice. "You can't eat an elephant in one sitting. ". On my magnet, I've added a drawer nob for more easy handling.

[@MrFingerboardmaker]

have you ever considered taking the dryers apart for the wire and motors?

[@dr.a006]

Thub’s thiftstore edition😅 Nice load though!

[@dianeblanchette4891]

Enjoyed thanks !

[@rixismetals]

Great video , hi everyone in the comments leave it better then you found it and keep doing the thing 😉

[@mrMacGoover]

I can tell you struggle with trying not to hoard things.😄

[@thubprint]

I just want to save everythinnnnng! 🤣

[@mrMacGoover]

@@thubprint You just gotta say: No... not today) and throw those shears in the shred pile at the scrap yard and remind yourself on the way out that your going to be rewarded for saying no.. with sweet magic paper. 😆😄

[@patrothwell9138]

Great video nice to see you doing scrap stuff again 👍

[@thubprint]

I’ve been doing scrap stuff the whole time! 🤣

[@patrothwell9138]

@thubprint ya I now

[@shaystern2453]

voiceovers are cool

[@thubprint]

Thanks! I was excited to do more of them (got myself a fancy-ish mic setup) but I wanna use them conservatively, so unintentionally being forced to do one was a bit annoying haha

[@ScrapingwithGrayson]

Nice

[@jrae6608]

Interesting video.

[@iffy9776]

They could be pewter tin (SN) which is $27 US dollars per kg

[@thubprint]

True! I meant to mention that but I was talking a lot and that was the bit I left out. I gave them the “fold test”, squashed them in my hands and listened closely to the sound. They didn’t make the tinselly sparkly crackly sound that tin crystals do

[@regdoiron]

Ya prices are a lot different here in newbrunswick

[@marigolds49]

Hi Thub!

[@garrettmillard525]

Just sayin... when it comes to entirely usable (magnetic) stainless steel cookware, utensils etc., would love to see you donate them to your equivalent of Goodwill or something! Must have gotten 10 cents for all that steel. Someone else could use them!

[@regdoiron]

And processed alot different

[@Oldgrumpyvet67]

Hey Thub I watch scrapitall and what he does when cutting, he will leave one handle on the table and push down on the other one that way you aren’t struggling when you’re squeezing. Just thought it might help you

[@swifty2844]

Hey Thub 👍

[@bobbylewis1708]

Do your neighbors ever complain about all the noise ? Love your videos bro...long time follower

[@thubprint]

Oddly enough no, nobody’s ever said anything lol. Glad you’re here bud!

[@liquiddrums42]

Great video once again 💪🏻👍🏻 But I was wondering…can you take those pieces of copper from the scrapyard? Or are you only allowed to dump stuff? Those pipes could easily be recovered with a battery powered grinder or something 😅

[@thubprint]

Wouldn’t even need power tools, all you’d need is a pipe wrench! It’s best to see it as “once it’s in the pile, it’s hands off”. If there’s something really really special you see, you can always ask them to set it aside and go talk to the people in the scalehouse about selling it to you. But I certainly don’t want them to regularly see me grabbing things here and there and just tossing them into my truck, nor do I want to be out there taking up time and space while vehicles are trying to get through

[@bluejay3369]

Maybe pewter

[@williamralph8613]

👌👌👍👍

[@ZenithLive]

have you thought about incorporating a plasma cutter into your garage setup?

[@thubprint]

I think about it sometimes! I do t have a compressor or I’d be more keen to get one.

[@bennylava8717]

what kind of aluminum is that apple computer foot piece, cast or extruded? the audio didn't came out clear.

[@davea5150]

Did you get all the wiring out of the dryer!

[@jsainte]

Hey man love the videos. I saw the one of you busting down the transformers. I want to ask you a few questions. Is that a possibility? I want to know where to look to buy things like that. Pallets of materials. Thanks for considering. Great video!

[@thubprint]

Thanks! I actually specifically talked about that in that video, citing the way people always ask me that exact question 😆 It is a possibility, the hard part would be getting them at a low enough price to make good money doing it

[@davea5150]

What are you getting for aluminum right now? Here it's .50/lb. not too bad!!!

[@nickburns9470]

Do you ever come across outboard boat motors? My local yard quoted me 5¢ a lb but it's mostly aluminum so that felt kinda low. Any tips on a basic breakdown of one to boost profit a bit? I'm going to be taking about 50 of them in soon

[@thubprint]

That’s so many!!! I’ve never had the opportunity to take one apart. I don’t love doing motors as they take a lot of time, but with one of those I’d definitely try to find a large piece of the outer body to bring in as clean alu. Well.. painted alu.

[@nickburns9470]

It is definitely a lot. Part of a larger scrap removal job full of wire, aluminum heads , stainless propellers etc. hopefully not too much time and work breaking it down as the deal is 60/40 with the "client" keeping the smaller portion of the take and doesn't want to wait a week for his share. Still on the quest for tips. Can't seem to find anyone that has taken on an outboard for scrap.

[@MrDeadInMyPocket]

Step 1 Load the truck with scrap. Step 2 Let it snow on the truck. Step 3 Bring it to the scrap yard and unload. Step 4 Get paid for bringing snow to the scrap yard. Step 5 Profit. 🤣

[@southofhollywood4199]

It's cute but it's a no. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@roadiez1]

That old style ice cube tray is worth $10-$15 USD! It's best if you have a few to sell at once. But still better than $.05 cents at the scrapyard

[@thubprint]

Oh? Thanks for the tip! I haven’t destroyed it or turned it in, I’ll take it out of the bin and list it 😁👍

[@RobertMiller-tv8xu]

The metal roses he tossed are worth quite a bit also. I had a pair of red ones that were Worth 50 apiece usd!

[@iffy9776]

Hi nothing wrong with voice over..

[@thubprint]

Ty! 😊

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

people who process at the yard are so annoying to me. Luckily my yard dont allow it.

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

I do like your videos though, I am not just a jack ass, it really is annoying, especially when its busy.

[@normallyscott563]

You should really put a guard on that cutter, the blade splitting and lodging somewhere into ya is NOT zero.

[@joshbailey3113]

Please don't sort you metal at the recyclers.

[@unchained20000000]

5th

[@peterrobbins2862]

I. Can't understand why you bother with steel it's simply not worth the effort

[@roadiez1]

Steel is the Meal! Yes it's cumbersome at times. But when you think about it. It's the biggest thing you'll find & easiest to make $ at.

[@kave9482]

Back breaker, but money maker 💰

[@thubprint]

I used to think that as well, but the reality is I was just trying to justify my laziness. I make three times as much from steel as I do all the nonferrous hauls combined over the course of a year

[@dr.a006]

@@thubprint Is steel a byproduct of non-ferrous or is non-ferrous a byproduct of steel? 🤔 Yes and yes 👍

[@susananthony2366]

Can we try to remember the basic reason is environmental but the financial aspect is a cool bonus!

[@andyprigge4754]

So sad about Tommy Robinson being arresting in Great Britain and letting those pakistanis go who cut that boy into little pieces 2o yrs ago.

[@robg293]

First

[@AyRCee]

I break everything down its therapeutic for me nice cabbage 🥬 cigarette a ale some music and my basement after to much peopling is good