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    If you suspect anything you are scrapping might contain precious metals, but are not sure, an acid test kit and learning how to properly use it to determine precious metals might be of great value.

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    At the heart of science is an essential balance between two seemingly contradictory attitudes--an openness to new ideas, no matter how bizarre or counterintuitive they may be, and the most ruthless skeptical scrutiny of all ideas, old and new. This is how deep truths are winnowed from deep nonsense. -- Carl Sagan

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

    jurg of sprang water....after drinking bout half you want care bout scraping

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChildhoodDream View Post
    I notice that no one mentioned safety glasses, first aid kit, clean water for drinking and flushing out eyes and such. Every vehicle should have a fire extinguisher.

    I also like to have some heavy duty wool blankets with, the military type as you can find many uses for them as they shed water. They don't take up much room and there are so many uses for them when needed.

    Wet weather gear is nice to have. I have some of the military ponchos and the clear raincoats that are in a small bag. They wouldn't fit me, but I have them along for company or trading and such. I have many interesting items that I will have with me in my vehicle.

    I have a couple of smaller gear bags that have change of clothes & over nite items that are ready for me to take with if needed or I have the room. I also have some smaller bags that I have many items in that I take with me when I ride along with others.

    I have learned how to put many things in a small space and have my tools and gear ready to grab when needed. In theory anyway as some times I will misplace a bag when I'm tired and in a rush and forget where I "buried it".

    The more you have the more to try and keep track of. It keeps me busy and entertained anyway.

    I mention safety glasses as years back I was cutting dead trees with a chainsaw and got a small piece of saw dust in my eye. I wasn't wearing safety glasses at the time as I was younger and dumber. I remember that I felt miserable with my scratched eye. I have always kept a nice selection of safety glasses and goggles on hand.

    The first aid kit and fire extinguisher is worth the room they take up when needed. And a couple of army surplus wool blankets have many uses as long as you keep them clean. They can be washed in a tub and hung out to dry, They shrink a bit but that don't matter.

    This is so true! I never thought too much about it in the beginning. One day I was knocking a pressed iron bearing out of cast aluminum, before I knew it, I was cussing, screaming, kicking things, throwing things, it had happened, a very tiny piece of aluminum had shot into my eye. I WAS LUCKY, after 3 agonizing weeks, the eye finally pushed it out as I slept. I keep my safety glasses next to my hammer now as a reminder.

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    Depends what ur doing... For me... As follows: Rechargeable fire suppressor, thick leather gloves, face shield dark/clear, gas ax, bolt cutters big n small, good wire snips, an adjustable wrecking bar and common sense. Not to mention skidsteer, forklifts n other goodies.
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