First I thought "message TLDR", but curiousity/replies here got me though.

For suburb scrapping, a simple angle-grinder is my most handy tool.
I only use it between about 8:30AM (later on weekends) and about 6 or 7pm.

My storage (I later got) has 24hr. access, and a plug one door down.
Oh, I also chose a unit in the middle, between where the rental trucks park, so it would be difficult for a tow-truck (since even though it's 24Hr. access, 24hr parking is no-no).

My attitude is in direct relation to $$$ I make as well.
"Never give up a half mile before the miracle" I say , and it's worked out many times,
(Including THIS morning...)

I have found certain conditions to be "fools' gold" where I thought I'd make money,
but later abandoned for more efficient practices.
That stuff ONLY comes with experience to learn though.
That's what it's all about for me is working smarter, as well as working hard.
doing EVERYTHING as efficiently as possible.
I had a 10x20 storage, realized I was only using part of (although it was nice), during winter time I only used about as much as one or two pick-up bed loads.
Got a 5x10 (1/4th the size) ...I can pay the difference and get the former whenever I want.

This post makes me gratefull I was taught full-time scrap by working with a real scrapper/ hussler. Although I've had to drop some bad- (illegal, or plain immoral, bad for business) habits he taught me. We've gone our own ways now, and I knew I was learning a new trade, did plenty for him in return during that time.

Anyway, there's ALWAYS money in scrap for me. With experience it is quicker to obtain,
as well as MANY levels, and areas for making $$$.

Last night while out of town, visiting relatives, in MINUTES snagged car body parts, metal chairs, a radiator, etc. etc. within minutes from behind the apt. dumpsters.
While changing my truck oil, wife laughed and was happy.
($$$ will change their mind once it starts coming and they become supportive even).
Made one stop at my favorite thrift-store on way home, picked up a tread-mill,
aluminum cook-ware etc. etc. etc. from their junk-pile (they know me,and other scrappers now, and leave stuff out). I am "cursed" to work some form of scrap for life,
(while Making extra-money atleast now).



Combined with my morning route...got to go do some disassembly now.
I'll try to update with how much I make today (between goofing around, visiting my children and looking at CL motorcycle ads)

Oh, good idea: start saving ALL your rcpt.s from scrap-yard, storage rcpt.s,
tools, tool accessories , safety gear purchases, pay-outs for scrap,
(gas rcpt.s are no big deal since standard mileage will be higher probably, keep track of odometer though).
With these a married person ,especially with children will get money back on taxes IF income is below something like 49, 000 (combined with wife's income of course)...
I'm waiting on a little bit (enough for couple months rent anyway)
(now you know I didn't make over that, heck, first year full-time though, next year I expect...quality of living was great).

Reply too long, but one time in summer I worked so hard I fell out in the back yard and couldn't move. (" Muscle myalgia and Dehydration") ...Five cops somehow showed up, searched my truck in front for drugs (first, before attention), asked me what I was on?
Told them I worked to hard, couldn't get up, in PAIN...they laughed, drove me to emergency room like a taxi or something...that part was nice.
Now, I've worked household moving for several summers and NEVER had that happen!
With what I've learned it won't again! Lucky to found this forum, (another step up).