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My Job is buying me Tools to make Recycling easier. I have about everything i can think of, But still have money to spend.
They just bought me a winch, Demo saw, angle grinder, drill, Hand Tools, trailer, jump box, and floor scale. Material i recycle for them is just all Types of Metals, But i do breakdown items that pay. Im running out of ideas so i Turn to you for some wisdom.
I only buy tools based on need. So unless you actually need something, I'd say you're all set for now.
Here's an idea - Just because you have money, doesn't you have to spend it. You're not the government. Looks like you've got what you need.
Billy, looks like we had the same idea at the same time.
Yeah, great minds...
I assume you have torches? A few that come to mind are hydraulic sheer, skid loader, fork lift, sawzall. Most of those would be for a large scale op.
I do work for the government and i have to buy everything i will need for the year. I dont have the Option of buying it as i need it unfortunately. I do have a forklift and pallet jacks, But cannot use torches at This time. Sheer? Ill look into that, But dont think i need one. Thanks for ideas.
Ok. I take it back, then. Yes, I know the system very well. Use your allotment or lose that much next year. I was an Army Motor Sergeant and actually tried turning back $10,000 one year. From the Captain's reaction, you'd have thought it was a court-martial offense.
How about spare grinding wheels and spare grinder? Sawzall and various TPI sized blades? Gaylords? Will you break down computers? Then you'll need a specialized tool set.
Your demo saw will be great, but you could use a bench top chop saw for lots of stuff like cleaning motors and cutting the #2 ends off your #1 copper.
Exactly the situation. There are pros and cons to the way the system is set up, but they are providing the right tools and PPE.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick
Never used diamond blades so I might try them out.
Chop saw is definitely going on the list. I thought about it, but after reading the posts it dawned on me that I would use that a lot and it would make my job easier.
I would recommend getting an index of specialty bits for impact drill drivers, like hex and security star bits. I use those more often than I thought I would. Also, carbide blades for reciprocating saws.
Copper wire loppers are a must http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/4....jpg_50x50.jpg
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Small pry bar, cold chisels, bench grinder(also to sharpen your cutting tools when they dull), vise, air compressor, gangbox to secure your tools in. Btw since my tax dollars are buying you tools, when can I swing by to borrow the forklift;)
A traveling cooler..you know..for water../cough
Gloves..good gloves, an your welcome for the tools, to add on to BC's post. ;)
Sirscrapalot - Just joshin ya.
Keep the suggestions coming. I forget about so much and then end up using my own tools from home. Looking into an electric wire stripping machine.
If you get a lot of loose sheet aluminum, a baler would be sweet.
Did anybody say "magnet"?
yeah! a magnet : D a Large magnet, on a helicopter ; )
A few people have one of these and seem to have good reviews of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by MetalEarthRecycling
The Authentic Manual Wire Stripper Stripping Machine on eBay!
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/The-Authentic...3jUg~~60_1.JPG
We ordered the steel dragon tools electric wire stripping machine model sdt wra40r. here is a video link,
SDT Automatic Wire Stripping Machine for Scrap Copper - YouTube
Never used one but it looks good. It will pay for itself in one day.
Yes tax dollars are paying for these tools, but i have increased the recycling program profits at my job by a very large amount. Much of the extra profit gained was from me learning from this great resource SMF and applying it.
I want the helicopter, have lots of magnets!
I think I would ask for a Plasma Cutter. Much less hassle to operate than a torch set-up, unless the electricity needed would be a problem.
I could REALLY use a plasma cutter myself. However, on my budget, that isn't going to happen.
I googled prices on that thing and it's anywhere from $1600-$2800 + shipping. What are yall scrappin that'll pay for one in a day, and how do they call it "profit" ? ; )Quote:
Originally Posted by MetalEarthRecycling
For tiny little wires.....Quote:
Originally Posted by eesakiwi
****, wrong pic of it.
A $200 yard magnet so you don't have to spend $105 per trailer tire, because apparently in my branch of the government the acquisition of a dustpan was not included in the budget!
$1900 included shipping & no tax. Scrapping copper cables, the thick stuff. Been piling it up because i have never really liked scrap yards prices for insulated wire. I get what your saying on the profit part, but thats what it is called for my department and we didnt buy it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bear
Well there's no doubt a ton (pardon the pun) of private scrappers who would love to have your problems ; )Quote:
Originally Posted by MetalEarthRecycling
Dude thats a worthless post. Way to waste cloud space.
The steel dragon wire stripper as seen in the video i posted was pretty disapointing.
It strips wire fast, but you have to adjust the height of the blade for every size wire.
Which isnt too bad if you have a bunch of the same size wire. It does not separate the insulation for you iow you have to pull insulation off after it cuts it. Overall quality is cheap. It is made in china, which i was decieved into thinking it was american made. Foot pedal already stopped working. Still oprates but you have to bend over to flip the off switch. I do not recommend this stripper.
Sorry I didn't see it sooner, They dropped like 7 of them all at once. I did get them taken care of.Quote:
Dude thats a worthless post. Way to waste cloud space.
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Hand Held Band Saw. I absolutely love mine! I cut electric motor shells, motor shafts & the windings from transformers & electric motors. Just wish the budget allowed for a floor model power bandsaw.
Never used one before myself, but i will check into them. Someone else from thr forum said the really liked the one they had.Quote:
Originally Posted by spinroch
A plasma cutter is supposed to be cheaper to operate than other cutting methods, and will take a good chunk out of your budget if your aim is to spend it all but trying not to be wasteful.
extra cutting blades for everything
extra sawsall, they do wear out
extra grinder same reason
Extra Philips bits
Cordless impact
Maybe some nut drivers
Upgrade some hand tools to a brand with lifetime waranties
liftgate for one or more vehicles
maybe a shredder
A baler