crutches

**bluemeate** · 09-09-2011, 07:56 PM

hey, i have like 6 pairs of crutches, and instead of turning them in as aluminum scrap, id like to rip off all the little odds and ends and turn em in for regular aluminum price but seems very time consuming without powertools?

anyone got any quick metho0ds they use for pulling off all the little steel odds and ends since im sure these are something people run into a lot

...also some of them are in good condition so im probably gonna put those up for sale on CL

**PartTimeScrapper** · 09-09-2011, 08:20 PM

Hacksaw if you dont have power tools.

**bluemeate** · 09-09-2011, 11:23 PM

hmmm... seems like powertools are definitely the way too go...

**PartTimeScrapper** · 09-09-2011, 11:25 PM

for about $30 you can have the best powertool you can buy.
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-t...der-95578.html
and
http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...tal-45430.html

**submarinepainter** · 09-10-2011, 07:05 AM

crutches are just for scrap . I can free ones anytime , I do not think they will sell well

**Mick** · 09-10-2011, 07:27 AM

Don't be too fast scrapping them. I sold a pair on CL for $10. People drove about 30 miles for them.

**KzScrapper** · 09-10-2011, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by Mick

Don't be too fast scrapping them. I sold a pair on CL for $10. People drove about 30 miles for them.

I agree, depending on time of day or if it's the weekend people can't always wait to be seen by the doc or may have to pay more for them when they do see the doc.

**GeorgeB** · 09-10-2011, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by submarinepainter

crutches are just for scrap . I can free ones anytime , I do not think they will sell well

People get hurt all the time, broken legs, twisted ankles, etc. Crutches are NOT cheap, but if they can find them cheaper than what the hospital will charge, or a medical supply store, then they will buy!

**submarinepainter** · 09-10-2011, 01:34 PM

true , I just seen free hospital beds and crutches on CL last month , I would also check Uncle Henry's if you in New England , i have a pair in the garage if a needy person wanted them I would just give em!