As in a database , I am going to see if any one wants to build this one POST or THREAD into an ongoing spot to ask a question that might be redundant , so it can just stay here .
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As in a database , I am going to see if any one wants to build this one POST or THREAD into an ongoing spot to ask a question that might be redundant , so it can just stay here .
How many cd drives does it take to make a pound of boards ?
that I hear are very high quality .
Is this your question or just an example? If it is your question, I don't know how many boards it would take to make a #. Like any other boards some are bigger than others so you would have get an average weight. They are mid grade boards to my buyer.
I have cd drives coming out of my ears . I also have a lot of copper bearing to sell yard pays in the area of .18 cents per pound .
I am thinking to just put the intact drive in, and sell at .18
Take the green boards out they are a decent sell to our buyers here on the forum.
I think ewasted buys them around $3/lb
I need see how many to make a pound , once dismantled cd drive it's mix .Quote:
Originally Posted by Longhairboy
Some times if i have a large load of motors ( that I do ) I have also put them as such.
but the ratio is 1 cd drive to 12 vac motors ,
need to get to the 400 pound range more weight more forgiving of the fluff motors
.27 .28 per pound
those boards might only weigh 3/4 ounce each
I have held them a silver dollar feels heaver
I bet it takes 20 drives to get a pound
A cd unit weighs 2 pound
at CB price about 36 cents X 20 7.20 bucks
at motor price 55 cents X 20 = 11 bucks
so if 20 boards = 3 bucks
then remaining weight of the mix = 3.25 bucks
total $6.25
I don't know how you're able to throw those in with motors, but if you can - do it. I'd even just go for copper bearing price if you can get it for them.
I am not trying to imply selling false items that are not a true Representative but mass weight with Motors CB AL SS the yard is more forgiving to the percentage of the product
So you have to really have weight at least 400# motors alone , real copper type (let them CU windings show) then salt and pepper the load . with a few large dismantled transformers , CD units , the load has to be large so it just gets swooshed off the truck . good enough done.-
I don't understand this, I've never heard of a yard paying copper bearing price cd drives. They have very little if any copper so if your telling us that your sneaking these in with your copper bearing items then your being dishonest and dishonesty will get you nowhere. Just my .02
Dishonest nope . Rite of passage .
Of coarse a yard wants the best product copper motors juicy copper bearing , So who delivers ? scrappers,
thousands of pounds of vac motors , washer motors , oil burner motors You name it . found it . CD are motors , thats no lie , they also have copper .
I have not visited a scrap yard that did not have an angular view of how to manipulate . Being one with there flow is fair . After all I have to pull off the main thing
lots of motors , have you an idea of how many Vac i sledge up, then dealing with the plastic , the mess , Oh yes they will take some salt and pepper to help in the continuation of a quest that benefits them .
The quest is I stop for ALL vacuums as I drive . TV's also . I only sell to them unless out of state
Car insurance - fuel - this is no joke out there to keep going
In a sense I work for them - I'm one of there boy's . It's all metal and all good.
Now I have heard stories from scrappers from there mouth and they laugh as they tell me .
Bricks in micro waves
dirt and cement in washers
water heaters in winter frozen and full
that is what I see as dishonest
I'll make it clear THAT I NEVER DO heck they get dissembled stuff from me from my wire and motor quest.
Dude if you can get CBM or really anything better then shred price for CD drives you are doing well. The ones I have taken apart recently are mostly plastic. The actual motors in them are quite small. I have been pulling the bottom plate off to remove the board and any easy to yank motors. Then re-attach the bottom plate with one screw and send it to the shred pile. I would break them down more, but my yard accepts 30% plastic with shred. The CD drive in my opinion is more than 30% plastic, but after mixing with other much cleaner steal my load is usually well under the 30% limit. Sounds like you could do about the same thing and add them to your CBM pile. By removing the board you wouldn't be removing the motors, either.
To answer your question, from my very unscientific test around 8 half length cd boards or around 5 full length boards (if you can find them anymore) make a pound. Currently the price per lb from my buyer is $3.30/#.Quote:
Originally Posted by Copper Head
Do these pants make my A$$ look big? LOL
Come on, lets post questions often asked!!!!!
Can anyone give me a history lesson on Kris Kringle or skippy ? Thanks just curious as to where they went .
Copperhead was here befrore Skippy! And here is a good Skippy quote... Kris Kringle can you please define GUMPTION?Quote:
Originally Posted by Metalbestos
Taking apart CD drives is a time consuming, losing battle. Yes the buyers pay good on the boards. I did the math/breakdown on 500 pounds of drives, and in the end the amount gained from hours of work was about 35-40.00. Now I wait until I have a full gaylord and sell them as is. I can do something more productive in those several hours and end up making more than I would have breaking down the drives.
hahahahaha i usually just drive right by the autocorrects but this one was priceless!!Quote:
Originally Posted by AuburnEwaste
Q: How much gold is in a computer?
A: Not enough
Q: Whats a gaylord?
I guess phred has never heard of a gaylord before, so here is a picture:
http://www.therealstevegray.com/wp-c...9746908-44.jpg
I dont care what anyone says, the **** picture insert tool NEVER works on this forum. Dont even post the crap with the video that shows you how, it never works.
a street gangQuote:
Originally Posted by hobo finds
According to Google, a Gaylord is a man surrounded by maidens that would rather be with the joker. The thread was already hijacked, so I do not feel guilty. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by NHscrapman
hey ur right, I never had heard that word in that context before. that's why I like this place, I learn stuff every day. most of the time nowhere near in the area I thought I could ;)
A gaylord...
http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...pse1a37440.jpg
BTW Auburn your not weird, all I have EVER heard a pallet-sized box called is a gaylord.
I have a Hetrolord , Id swear my scrap is having babiesQuote:
Originally Posted by hobo finds
its all over the place
The word gaylord had many pics with Google this will do
In NewZealand, a Gaylord is called a 'Fadge'.
Its normally a square plastic cloth bag for filling with sheeps wool.
http://www.teparidirect.co.nz/images...cts/Prod60.jpg
The term Gaylord is interesting , as those that seek the Gaylord understand thats there choice , Over all our society allows freedom of choice .
It seems the Gaylord takes allot of bashing as it travels to it's destination .
Still even during modern liberated times as now . When it is announced a Gaylord is to arrive, those in the know have to chuckle.
It takes guts to announce the Gaylord is in-rout
As the pictures shows A gaylord can be impressive , I want one of those Gaylord's &
what scrapper does not dream of having one .
These Picture are raw and gets my hart beating , I want all them of bulk quantities
Found a larger floor washer / waxer you've seen them in use like -- lowes supermarkets / lots a plastic but plenty of steel
I took apart at dumpster
I have 2 batteries 40 pound each / I can see they look new and I arced them and wham plenty of spark
can't sell them to yard now . Top terminal - look unique - deep cycle
I mean I can sell them but there to good to scrap
this is always my WALL now I'll sit with them
Crags List ???
I would list them as just what they are or trolling motor batteries. With alligator clips they can hook onto any kind of terminal.Quote:
I have 2 batteries 40 pound each / I can see they look new and i arced them and wham plenty of spark
can't sell them to yard now . Top terminal - look unique - deep cycle
I mean I can sell them but there to good to scrap
this is always my WALL now I'll sit with them
Crags List ???
Hi , I just scored about 10 tonne off copper wire great ,cost me nothing ecept the time to pick it up . Unfortunately about 3 tonne is armore plated .I had to take every thing.Is there any cost effective way to strip this as I hate to throw money away, any advice appreciated .Thanks
When you say armor plated Is it just the classic Steel BX Cable , I am going to assume it is .
This is a tempting project as you know the reward is copper & even steel casing has a mild reward
Aluminum BX Cable is the best find as wire slips out easy , but the steel case has tight fit.
It annoys me that yards pay so little on the Steel BX Cable .
I cut my bx in 1 or 2 foot length's , with the Steel BX Cable ,
with luck and pliers you can pull out .
Aluminum BX Cable I have pulled out wire from 10 footers easy.
but back to the Steel BX Cable . Thats gonna be lots of work but lets say you could recapture 2500 pounds that's like $6000 on #2
since the item cost you nothing . I would see if you could find a incineration plant (that has smoke scrubbers) that would allow you to fire up 3000 pounds ,
the BX inners will char and wire pulls out easy .
Cut some one in on $1000 or $2000
But for all I know a EPA regulated incineration plant might have rules.
On your own naturally not legal to burn and that would some be barn fire
Thanks copper head, Years ago I would of burnt it , but not now.I guess there is no easy way, ill try cutting into small lengths then slice with grinder and try to seperate, frieght costs make it impossible to send as is and make a decent doller.Thanks for the responce ill let you know how I get on
Kiwi,
What kind of armor does the wire have? How heavy is the copper cable inside? Copper Head is talking about the aluminum or steel armor that is spiral wrapped around the cable for mechanical protection, which is common over here in North America.
The wire I've dealt with has mostly aluminum armor, so its worth salvaging, too.
If that is what you have, you can cut it into "short" lengths and pull out the innards. If they don't come out easily you can "unwind" the spiral wrap a little which will release the inner wire enough so you can pull it out. Some cable wrap isn't as tight as others, so your mileage may vary.
I've come across armored cable that has been electrically overloaded and got hot, melting the insulation. That's a b*tch to get apart.
Bottom line: you will have to cut the wire to shorter lengths but you probably don't have to slit the armor to get the wire out.
Jon.
Thanks Jon, Yes it is steel armor, ill try cutti g into small lengths and pull steel out first.The wire was from the local mine after they done a major over hull its about 2 inches round , some are only a half a inche round . I will try and post some photos, thanks for the help on this its just to much to throw away .
Kiwi,
You'll have to post some pictures of the copper porn when you get to processing it!!!
Jon.
Ill definitely put photos up Jon just got to work out how, pretty good with scrap useless with computer.
Hi all , I done a quick test with the armor coated wire.First I cut 1 and 2 ft lengths with my metal drop saw then ran the grinder threw the plastic the armor just fell apart , much easier than I thought it would be.I think its about 55 to 60 % recovery , I shall wiegh it tomorrow to get a more accurate %.This will be time consuming, how ever I see good money in this.I will have to get the kids to show me how to up load some pictures as I just carnt work it out.Now im getting excited.
Armour coated 2 inch, 1 inch, 1/2 inch