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Yesterday, 10:05 PM

Scrap-Metal-Forum started a thread How the Scrap Yard Sorts YOUR Aluminum to be Recycled! in Scrap Metal Videos

This Youtube channel Michael's Scrap Life popped into my feed and he has some good videos, he runs a scrap yard and shares a lot of the day to day...

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Yesterday, 04:14 PM

hills replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Just guessing, but i think these would more likely be lift station grinder pumps for a septic system. It might not make much of a difference though....

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Yesterday, 10:43 AM

Patriot76 replied to a thread Items Most Scrap Yards Will NOT Accept – Add to the List! in Scrap Metal Safety and Hazards

Radioactive materials are a concern from oil fields. It is assumed this includes any drill pipe. As far as some of the items on the list, it...

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Yesterday, 10:34 AM

Patriot76 replied to a thread Reintroducing Myself – Official Admin Account Update in Scrap Metal Forum News, Announcements, and Rules

Been gone for awhile because of the amount of spam on the site. After a brief tour it is evident things have change for the better. Thank you and...

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Yesterday, 10:28 AM

Patriot76 replied to a thread This thread has a tip for you

- Scrapper’s essential tools list in Scrap Metal Recycling Tools & Equipment

Thank you for the list. Glad to see some useful information on the forum again. Have been away for awhile and do not know what has changed, but...

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Yesterday, 09:33 AM

greytruck replied to a thread I Got X.XX For Shred Today in Scrap Metal Prices

Since my last price post, my old yard changed operations, they only dismantle autos, trucks and semi trailers now. Since thats what their parent...

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Yesterday, 09:27 AM

greytruck replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

I did mess around with sub pumps since i get 100+ a year from my plumbing contact. Almost all are alum wound. the only ones i found worth messing...

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Yesterday, 04:11 AM

alloy2 started a thread Powder magazine in Off Topic Discussions

Two weeks ago landfill score, the steel box welded 1/4" plate. 75 years old still lifting the heavy stuff that box weighs 320 pounds. No help to...

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04-01-2025, 08:16 PM

mike1 replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Sewer pumps will be much easier to do I bet. Some maybe aluminum though.

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04-01-2025, 08:14 PM

mike1 replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Haha. Yea I know I have that effect on people sometimes haha. That ac lot I probably won't see again once in a lifetime thing. Glad your doing sealed...

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03-31-2025, 11:27 PM

hills replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

I'm not too keen on used bottle jacks. They should work after being rebuilt but you can never be sure. It's always chancy when you're jacking...

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03-31-2025, 10:58 PM

hills replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Whoo boy ... if you think your knees are bad now just wait till you're 65 like me. There are days when it takes awhile to get going in the morning....

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03-31-2025, 08:20 PM

mike1 replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Yea that's what someone also said. Id say I like my SDS er drill not the fastest thing I found out going through the copper is a bit faster. I have...

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03-31-2025, 06:28 PM

alloy2 replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Quick trip into Brandon, grocery shopping, leaving the city spotted a large roll off sitting outside the fenced area of a power sub. The bin with 8ft...

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03-31-2025, 10:20 AM

hills replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

I hope it pans out for him but there doesn't seem to be a lot of future in this. I've seen a few active forums go obsolete over the years because...

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03-31-2025, 08:36 AM

alloy2 replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

His comment could have been perceived as challenge, threat or promise, in earlier times would have resulted in a permanent ban. With so few active...

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03-31-2025, 07:34 AM

ACCR replied to a thread National - Buying CPUs, Laptops, Motherboards, Silver Plated Brass in Scrap Buyers & Sellers

Gold is on the move and prices prices have been updated!!!

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03-31-2025, 07:26 AM

hills replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Makes sense. I just didn't know if the admin was punking on you. Tomorrow is April Fool's day. You gotta admit ... it's not like Andrew is without a...

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03-31-2025, 06:52 AM

alloy2 replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

Na, every old codger wants to make peace with his enemy's before his number's called. As for mike1's question, would rather him given a...

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03-31-2025, 03:50 AM

hills replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

That's a little bit of a variation from your usual syntax Gil. Did an A.I. highjack your account ?

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03-30-2025, 06:56 PM

alloy2 replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

My secret to running heard on a bunch of yahoos with my day job is to let them run free. The more i try to control them ... the more unruly they...

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03-30-2025, 06:54 PM

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03-30-2025, 06:38 PM

alloy2 replied to a thread This thread has a tip for you

- Scrapper’s essential tools list in Scrap Metal Recycling Tools & Equipment

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03-30-2025, 06:13 PM

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03-30-2025, 05:54 PM

hills replied to a thread This thread has a tip for you

- Scrapper’s essential tools list in Scrap Metal Recycling Tools & Equipment

It occurred to me today while i was scrapping. A good heavy duty, firmly mounted, bench vise is an essential tool.

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03-30-2025, 05:48 PM

hills replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

My secret to running heard on a bunch of yahoos with my day job is to let them run free. The more i try to control them ... the more unruly they...

20 replies | 592 view(s)

03-30-2025, 05:23 PM

hills replied to a thread SDS hammer drill in Scrap Metal Tips and Advice

It's like slicing something with a knife Mike. It's more of a shearing action than a sawing action. It still makes a little dust but not enough that...

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