I just got a Makita chopsaw that works for $5. Old cat was retiring, brought his shop in there. Score for me! All I've ever wanted tool wise.
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I just got a Makita chopsaw that works for $5. Old cat was retiring, brought his shop in there. Score for me! All I've ever wanted tool wise.
There's a tool I want to try. When I took sewing in 4-H a hundred years ago it was called a "seam ripper" - it's for taking stitches out of fabric. I saw a video on youtube by a guy using one to strip wiring and it worked amazingly. Has anyone else tried it? Sorry, not good at embedding videos.
I'm going to give that a try!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrapette
Just gave it a shot no go need to see vid.
Kate here is Admins thread on how to embed.
http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/showt...-in-your-posts
we'll see if this works. Thanks, Joe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwfHpAFMgLc
Oh okay I see he is taking off the outer jacket.
do you think it would work for household cords?Quote:
Originally Posted by injunjoe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrapette
Sorry dear but, NO.
That wire he is working with has multiple insulated solid strands of wire inside a outer sheath. It will help on wire with such sheaths but it will not get you down to the bare copper.
A magnet just outside the truck on the drivers side. Easy access. Kinda like a GNR groupie.
lmao.Quote:
Originally Posted by 12oclock
Looks to me like a bad accident waiting to happen. Whew,,,Quote:
When I took sewing in 4-H a hundred years ago it was called a "seam ripper" - it's for taking stitches out of fabric. I saw a video on youtube by a guy using one to strip wiring and it worked amazingly
Seam ripper is actually very good. I have to find my wifes and kype it.
In my truck I carry small hammer, wire cutters, sledge hammer and sawzall
all you need is a big pair of bolt cutters, a hatchet (-duh), and a shopping cart forget the truck just go out for some walking
its garbage picking keep it simple
That might be fine for some but what if your neighbor is 1/2 mile away? Or the scrap yard is 32 miles away?
Ok. Now I'm talking about what tools do you use during breakdown? What is your 'go-to' tool? I'm looking for more tips and tricks plus a reason to buy more tools.
These have made me a great deal of money, :D
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z...114_090529.jpg
Great for pulling windings! ;)
reminds me I need to make an appointment with the dentist. lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by injunjoe
Resharpening a disposable razor knife blade? You bet. I have seen sheetrock installers touch up theirs with a pocket whetstone after a half dozen cuts. It takes more effort to make a cut with a semi-dull blade than a sharp one, so why work hader or longer than necessary? Resharpening takes less time than changing the blade. A sharp blade can be a pleasure to use. Also there is something pleasureable and satisfying about honeing a blade razor sharp.
Scrapette, I'm going to "borrow" my mothers seam ripper to use on my romex...I'll let you know how it goes.
That is so funny, Dee, I bought one myself today at Kmart and I'm gonna give it a try!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dumpster-Dee