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**hobo finds** · 07-20-2017, 06:31 PM

Also after the scrap metal prices went sky high and then fell buyers changed how they wanted things, I made a lot of money with #2 insulated wire could have ends on with no problem phone cords and ribbon wire mixed in as well. Now different story need to have ends removed for better price. Electric motors were not looked over so thorough could be mixed of Cu and Alu windings now some places pay less for aluminum wound ones. Only thing I know is scrap yards or refiners all need metal to survive! Lets hope prices go up so they can give us little guys a few more crumbs!

**auminer** · 07-20-2017, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by eastky

To be honest you have 2 kinds of scrappers. The first is the smash and grab scrapper that is looking for a quick payday. It doesn't matter what the resale value is it goes to the scrap yard.

The second scrapper will do some homework and think about getting the most out of the scrap. This scrapper isn't looking for a fast payday.

But didn't we all kinda start out as the first kind? I know I did. Cut the cord off, grab the boards, tear off the transformers, next... that's how I started. Now, I'm all, "Let me google this model #.... "

Usually, it's junk, but like when that guy asked me if I'd take those ""old toner cartriges"" when I did an auction lot pickup. I've pocketed $200 after shipping & feebay on those ""old cartriges""!!

Now, off to google tophat transistors. I'll never claim to know it all!!! I like to find out I've been throwing money away... it means I won't do it again!

**eastky** · 07-20-2017, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by auminer

But didn't we all kinda start out as the first kind? I know I did. Cut the cord off, grab the boards,

I have always been one that thinks outside the box. One question that comes up is WHAT IF.

What if I could do this or if I did that. Its kind of funny that you mentioned that we all started out as smash and grabs.

10 years ago is when I found out that ewaste material contained gold and other precious metals. At this time I am not interested in copper content of ewaste. In the future I maybe interested in copper to produce a end product to sell for more than scrap copper price.

Just trying to give everybody a little push and nudge to getting the most for their scrap.

**alloy2** · 07-22-2017, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by eastky

I have always been one that thinks outside the box. One question that comes up is WHAT IF.

What if I could do this or if I did that. Its kind of funny that you mentioned that we all started out as smash and grabs.

10 years ago is when I found out that ewaste material contained gold and other precious metals. At this time I am not interested in copper content of ewaste. In the future I maybe interested in copper to produce a end product to sell for more than scrap copper price.

Just trying to give everybody a little push and nudge to getting the most for their scrap.

End product from copper, do tell what you have in mind.

Personally I would make Pyro grade aluminum powder, at nearly $50.00 a pound cant go wrong.

**auminer** · 07-23-2017, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by alloy2

I would make Pyro grade aluminum powder,

I'm kinda surprised that's for sale on ebay, given that it's an ingredient... indeed, perhaps the most difficult to procure ingredient in powder form... of thermite. Iron oxide is not nearly as hard to find, and any pool guy could point you out a decent oxidizer.

**alloy2** · 07-23-2017, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by auminer

I'm kinda surprised that's for sale on ebay, given that it's an ingredient... indeed, perhaps the most difficult to procure ingredient in powder form... of thermite. Iron oxide is not nearly as hard to find, and any pool guy could point you out a decent oxidizer.

Iron oxide, no problem. probably cheaper to purchase it in bulk. The red iron oxide to what they;re using as a fire retardant on the BC wildfires. https://phoschek.com/product-class/f...-for-wildland/

**harsas** · 07-23-2017, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by auminer

I'm kinda surprised that's for sale on ebay, given that it's an ingredient... indeed, perhaps the most difficult to procure ingredient in powder form... of thermite. Iron oxide is not nearly as hard to find, and any pool guy could point you out a decent oxidizer.

All of those ingredients are readily available on eBay and they are used for more than just thermite. Rocket motors for example...

**eastky** · 07-28-2017, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by alloy2

End product from copper, do tell what you have in mind.

Personally I would make Pyro grade aluminum powder, at nearly $50.00 a pound cant go wrong.

Looking at casting copper and brass products. I saw a video on youtube where a guy was grinding down aluminum to make powder.

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