Besides a magnet...what are other essential tools every scrapper should have?

a brain and a dose of common sense...the brain to "work smarter not harder" and the common sense to just not do stupid stuff

A lot depends on what kind of scrapping your doing. Look right down below all the current posts and there is 5 other threads all on the same basic topic as yours. Their called "similar threads"

The tools I carry on my body at all times include my phone with camera, Leatherman (yes I use the brand name because of the quality), magnet, and flashlight. These are all carried on my belt. I also bring my brain and common sense but sometimes forget to use them.

In each vehicle I have two crescent wrenches, magnetic screw drivers, pipe wrench, hammer, hatchet, tape measurer, flood light, knife, sharpener, leather gloves, and socket sets. In addition each vehicle has a fishing rod, tackle box, and firearms. Part of the necessary tools for a scrapper in this part of the country.

From here I go to a traveling tool box transferred between vehicles, a tool trailer taken to big jobs, and a field trailer with welder, cutting torches, portable winch, and many hydraulic jacks.

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Originally Posted by pjost

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Originally Posted by ScrapperTrecycling

Business cards and some more business cards.

Just got my new batch with some fridge magnet ones to boot! And a second car door magnet so my vehicle won't look lopsided anymore!

The essential tool for any job is the one that gets the job done. I would say the scrapper basics are gloves, glasses, hammer, drill (and bit set) and plyers (vice grips are best)

Originally Posted by MatteyFLSurplus

Fishing pole and tackle box...lol ..I like that!

Here is my strategy with the fishing gear. I invest 10 casts at every public fishing spot I come across. If time permits, more casts and lures are invested. If I catch a walleye, I will invest at least 20 more casts. A walleye dinner in a restaurant runs $ 15 - $ 35 a person and this strategy allows me endless meals for next to nothing. Now a scrappers secret: I have talked about the value of barter. When I have excess fish they will be given to locals that love walleye because they may not have the time, ability, or physical desire to invest. This gift creates friends, networks, and contacts. Example - Some cub scouts wanted to go fishing and a local that owns a large lake allowed access. After all the boys caught their limit, the rest was given to the landowner. He was so thrilled (89 yrs. old) he provided me more access to his private lake. When more fish were provided he found lots of scrap he needed hauled. He provided his neighbors some of the fish and they found scrap they needed hauled. It is an endless cycle if you are not greedy.

Now for more on the tools of the trade. The one thing that is basic in all my vehicles is TP. It is a necessity, luxury, and in the right circumstances a very valuable item for barter. Therefore my favorite tool, comfort item, and form of currency is toilet paper. There are times I would trade my magnet for a roll of toilet paper. I realize that those in urban areas will not see the value in this commodity, but out here where every tree is a public restroom, as the Boy Scouts motto says - Be prepared.

Originally Posted by Patriot76

Now for more on the tools of the trade. The one thing that is basic in all my vehicles is TP. It is a necessity, luxury, and in the right circumstances a very valuable item for barter. Therefore my favorite tool, comfort item, and form of currency is toilet paper. There are times I would trade my magnet for a roll of toilet paper. I realize that those in urban areas will not see the value in this commodity, but out here where every tree is a public restroom, as the Boy Scouts motto says - Be prepared.

As I was reading through this thread, the thing that kept sticking in my head is how thankful I have been on so many occasions that I had TP in the truck. People laugh, but I will go nowhere without it.