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HSMetal Essential tools for a new... 03-30-2012, 04:49 AM
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HSMetal Thanks, would you say a... 03-30-2012, 05:14 AM
Mick Essential? No. Very useful?... 03-30-2012, 05:18 AM
HSMetal Ok, so I'm thinking: drill,... 03-30-2012, 05:27 AM
Metairiejunk cutting torch and grinder and... 06-11-2020, 05:46 AM
freonjoe A good pair of wire cutters... 03-30-2012, 05:30 AM
HSMetal Thanks, what would the file... 03-30-2012, 06:03 AM
taterjuice That's depends a lot on your... 03-30-2012, 06:12 AM
HSMetal Everything and anything at... 03-30-2012, 06:23 AM
freonjoe A file for checking plated... 03-30-2012, 06:39 AM
BohemianLush Ditto on the file. You will... 03-30-2012, 07:11 AM
Bear firstly, the will, lastly,... 03-30-2012, 09:41 AM
thortek Gloves, I have 3 pair of... 03-30-2012, 09:43 AM
taterjuice Oh yeah, material to scrap.... 03-30-2012, 12:02 PM
drozenski I have found that the best... 03-30-2012, 12:42 PM
Bear Got plenty of tools around... 03-30-2012, 04:59 PM
BRASSCATCHER 3-5lb hand sledgehammer and... 03-30-2012, 12:45 PM
Bear most anything related to... 03-30-2012, 01:31 PM
taterjuice Like I said before depends on... 03-30-2012, 02:21 PM
CapitalRecovery They make torx bits bigger... 10-31-2016, 06:01 PM
KzScrapper Colorful vocabulary comes in... 03-30-2012, 03:29 PM
huntsman A small 2 cycle generator is... 06-26-2012, 10:28 AM
NoCalNick Hatchet, very handy. 08-31-2012, 07:35 AM
skippy common sense will put you... 03-30-2012, 04:03 PM
Destructo_d Thanks everyone for not... 03-30-2012, 04:17 PM
HSMetal Tried to search but I use my... 03-31-2012, 03:39 PM
justjunkin One of my best friends is a... 03-31-2012, 04:32 PM
mmxxer 5lb hand sledghammer Hammer... 03-31-2012, 05:49 PM
Ohio Scrapper Cell phone (or land line.) No... 03-31-2012, 07:22 PM
Russell Gloves. Secondly GUMPTION.... 03-31-2012, 07:55 PM
skylinejack Don't forget your math... 03-31-2012, 09:57 PM
skippy Kris Kringle can you please... 03-31-2012, 09:23 PM
IdahoScrapper http://lmgtfy.com/?q=gumption 04-01-2012, 12:16 AM
skippy Idaho where do you get that... 04-01-2012, 12:25 AM
IdahoScrapper 1. Go to Google. I will let... 04-01-2012, 12:37 AM
shootsitall Hatchet!!! 04-03-2012, 09:50 PM
JNK i agree get a hatchet, saves... 06-19-2012, 01:04 PM
erewen Large channel lock pliers 04-04-2012, 03:14 AM
Bear throwing them in that 5... 04-04-2012, 08:09 AM
taterjuice 14 inch chop saw, I recommend... 04-04-2012, 09:28 AM
TMoney I'm still fairly new at this,... 06-08-2012, 09:10 PM
charn If I was investing in power... 06-09-2012, 07:53 AM
charn Magnet-on-a-stick. Mine... 06-25-2012, 05:12 PM
alchemy my tool of choice is my night... 06-25-2012, 09:52 PM
charn Platform carts are useful,... 08-15-2012, 06:21 PM
Travis91 Magnet, good quality wire... 08-22-2012, 10:33 PM
Libertytow everytruck i own has sawzall... 09-06-2012, 10:43 PM
charn I am missing a quarter inch... 09-30-2012, 10:47 PM
Junkerella My basic tools are: gloves... 03-05-2013, 05:03 PM
corycouch i know this is an older... 03-05-2013, 07:51 PM
Russell That's great if you want to... 03-06-2013, 07:42 AM
BRASSCATCHER Always have a multi-tool on... 03-06-2013, 07:55 AM
corycouch Russell have you ever tried... 03-06-2013, 04:50 PM
Ryriena Pocket knife, screwdriver,... 05-02-2013, 04:40 AM
KzScrapper Seed money for whenever a... 05-02-2013, 08:16 AM
Scrapette First aid kit. Tetanus shot. 05-02-2013, 08:17 AM
putiis Hi there, I'm fairly new to... 09-14-2013, 05:55 AM
Mechanic688 Depending on what your going... 09-14-2013, 10:06 AM
faction757 Best tool I have is a boot..... 09-19-2013, 08:10 AM
Mick I'd break my foot!!! 09-19-2013, 08:17 AM
Mechanic688 I guess it's one way to get... 09-19-2013, 10:48 AM
Jillyenator I'm working on constructing... 02-21-2014, 10:37 PM
Sirscrapalot I have a red toolbox my wife... 02-21-2014, 11:11 PM
Jillyenator HA! Last week I told my... 02-22-2014, 01:26 PM
Mick 3/4 Ton Silverado 02-22-2014, 04:41 AM
taterjuice X2 on that. 02-22-2014, 06:53 PM
johnyor29 I agree on the multitool i... 02-22-2014, 05:07 AM
Sirscrapalot Likewise Jill! Suckers are... 02-22-2014, 05:18 PM
valleyscrapping get a demo saw 02-25-2014, 06:32 PM
EcoSafe common sense and the... 02-26-2014, 06:43 PM
Amnelson Safety glasses and ear... 02-26-2014, 08:25 PM
IdahoScrapper For those talking about a... 02-26-2014, 09:43 PM
Jillyenator I don't have a grinder yet,... 02-27-2014, 02:50 PM
Sirscrapalot I do..but it died. :( I also... 02-27-2014, 05:02 PM
Jillyenator At least your dremel lived a... 02-27-2014, 05:32 PM
Sirscrapalot Margaritas are a given. ;) As... 02-27-2014, 07:00 PM
spinroch Sirscrapalot - Your mini van... 03-02-2014, 08:57 AM
Jillyenator Just don't step on a pop-top,... 03-01-2014, 09:16 PM
afmedic279 Vise, 6in phillips bits, a... 03-02-2014, 07:02 AM
spinroch Paper towels & electric tape... 03-02-2014, 08:55 AM
tsmith53149 Essential tools for a new... 03-02-2014, 09:27 AM
afmedic279 Regarding a tool box. I dont... 03-02-2014, 10:16 AM
collision I think it would be: Hammer... 07-07-2014, 01:53 AM
CRTplauged I sometimes use my car like a... 02-24-2015, 10:43 AM
matador https://uproxx.files.wordpress... 02-24-2015, 11:11 AM
CRTplauged I've already given the long... 02-25-2015, 04:32 AM
jazzer47 One thing I didn't see... 01-02-2016, 01:15 AM
TrashureSeeker I can tell you what's on my... 01-26-2016, 04:42 AM
Jedimaster All I've got is two... 01-26-2016, 05:18 AM
ScrapmanIndustries Assortment of screw drivers,... 02-13-2017, 08:37 AM
Patriot76 The number one tool is your... 02-14-2017, 10:20 AM
Raleigh Kleeb This tool helps me so much!... 04-26-2017, 12:20 PM
HammerII best tool for scrapping is a... 07-01-2017, 07:44 AM
eesakiwi Ouch!!!! Never put a... 07-02-2017, 01:01 AM
auminer A brief google search found a... 07-02-2017, 07:33 AM
V1rothisk Start with basic hand tools,... 10-01-2017, 10:37 AM
Lexwallm Vise grips, these kind of... 10-03-2017, 06:23 AM
recyclersteve I think having a good scale... 06-13-2018, 01:32 AM
Jonathan92 Magnet is more useful tool... 11-22-2021, 04:03 AM
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    Paper towels & electric tape for when you gash your finger and want to keep working...

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    Essential tools for a new scrapper

    Like some already of said, quality gloves and safety glasses are a must for me. Me and my friend that scrap together like to take safety as serious as possible.

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    Regarding a tool box. I dont know how big you are looking for but the us general boxes at hf are pretty decent and for the price you cant beat it. Unless you want to buy name brand and drop a fortune on a mac or snap on box. I paid 699 plus tax for the hf one it the 44 in one

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    I think it would be:
    Hammer
    Screwdriver
    Crowbar
    Wrench
    Drill
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    I sometimes use my car like a truck. Trucks will give you room to pile it high. I also have a wire stripper that clamps on to a workbench to expedite insulation removal. Also a nice long handled shovel to bury all that CRT glass that accumulates (oops did I just write that?)

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    An introduction would be great! That way, we can learn more about you, and greet you with many black Chevrolet Suburbans.

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    I've already given the long version under newbie, so in short, Hello from Ashland, OH, I'm going to get that CRT funnel glass off my hands eventually, and I'm going scrapping now, it's GARBAGE DAY on my street! Woo-hoo!

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    One thing I didn't see mentioned (unless I missed it) is a decent vice. Hard to break it down when you can't hold it still. Also, very helpful, is a cordless drill with various drivers... saves A LOT of time.

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    I can tell you what's on my own buy-list:
    Battery powered sawzall, ideally also an angle grinder
    drill powered wire stripper
    One of these push-wagons for bigger loads with three wheels on each side for steps


    And what I already own:
    Manual wire stripper (15$)
    digital readout scale with detachable display and battery powered (40$)
    Wire clipper (10$) - Upgrade with the spring out of a clothespin so it opens up by itself to save your hands
    Tools to dissasemble PCs (torx bits are most important)
    Small battery powered screwdriver with lots of bits.
    all the pliers you can get your hands on
    A bolt cutter
    Hammer
    File
    Magnet
    Manual saws of different varieties. I don't use them too much for disassembly, but they can come in handy now and then.

    That's it probably, I guess I forgot some stuff.

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    All I've got is two screwdrivers one a + and the other a - ,hammer ,chisel ,wire snips a pair of plyers a file and a good socket set got a grinder so I can cut open fridge compressors oh and maybe some Alan keys (not shore if u guys call them that)

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    Assortment of screw drivers, (phillips, flat head, torx) hammers,(framing and sledge, possibly hatchet or axe) pliars,(side cutter, diagnals, channel locks, vise grips), crowbar, hacksaw, saftey gear. Power tools will help but i used man power most of the time. Other tools are useful every now and then but I'll never leave the house with out at least most of those items.

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    The number one tool is your brain. Some have mentioned common sense, but that is a result of the tool, your brain. Second, this forum. Without the insight and advice of others in this community, many of us would not still be in business. Thirdly is the tool I need at the moment. Whenever I start a new project (scrapping or home improvement) my goal is to get the right tool for the job. It is amazing how many tools I have collected. Some times I go two miles down the road and borrow what I need from a neighbor with the intention of buying my own in time. Now my favorite tool is one of my many leathermans with magnets attached. I buy packages of 50 magnets 1 in. x 1/8 in. x 1/8 in. They are super strong and stay on the leatherman going into or out of the sheath.
    Give back more to this world than we take.

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    This tool helps me so much! Many sizes in one and it works on many different things! And good for stubborn old rusty nuts. I use it every day! Hope it can bring you value, too!

    https://theconvenientlifestyle.com/p...ipsocketwrench

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    best tool for scrapping is a 4 1/2" grinder with a 6" cutting disc
    Stick bolt? Gone in less then 60 seconds
    Did AC window units the other day. Lots of rusted head screws holding the outside case on. All gone in less then a minute.
    Cord still attached? Gone
    Removing the copper tubing? Gone
    Time to clean up the coils to get that strip of metal off? Gone

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    Quote Originally Posted by HammerII View Post
    best tool for scrapping is a 4 1/2" grinder with a 6" cutting disc
    Ouch!!!!
    Never put a oversized disc in a angle grinder, first, the guards too small which infers you are using a oversized disc in a grinder without the guard....
    The G forces on the outer edge of the disc are too high because the disc is spinning far too fast for its diameter, and the discs got a good chance of breaking apart at speed.
    The internal G forces of the motor offset the G forces of the disc, if the discs G force is too high, the grinder can do some weird and unexpected movements opposite of all expectations when things go wrong.

    If you use grinders a fair bit, its best to have at least 3 of them, a 9 inch, a 7 inch, a 5 inch, and or maybe a 4 1/2 inch.
    Maybe a second 9 inch so you can use one for grinding discs and the other for cutoff discs only.

    On the plus side, when a 9 inch disc has worn down to 7 inch dia, you can then take it off and use it on the 7 inch grinder, and so on.
    Grinding disc speed is actually based on 'Meters/minute' of the discs outer edge.
    Not so much the top revs that a disc can do.

    I hope everyone takes notice of this.
    Unfortunately every time I give out this info, within a week there's a news report of somebody having a bad accident using a angle grinder. I will post this news report here when it happens as a reminder...

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    A brief google search found a couple of 4 1/2" grinders that can spin up to ~12,000 RPM, though most are 11K.

    Still.

    If you do the math, 4.5" x 3.14 x 12,000 / 12 / 5280 x 60

    You find that the outer edge of a new 4 1/2 inch wheel is moving 160 MPH. I can't dodge that fast! Put a 6" blade on that and it goes up to 214.

    Nope, nope, nope. Leave your guards on, and as much as I like to joke about drinking beer while busting scrap, always do your powertool work BEFORE you start your beer sippin!!!!
    Out of clutter, find simplicity. --Albert Einstein

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    Start with basic hand tools, after a while I'd highly recommend pneumatic tools like an air hammer for when you absolutely need to bust stuff up in a short period of time. Can't find the right size socket on a socket wrench for that bolt? Air hammer. Rusted bolt? Air hammer. Can't get the effing brass top off a propane tank? Air hammer*. Also there are a slew of tools you can attach to an air compressor.

    The last thing.. know when and to quit. If it's going to take an hour to get that hunk of copper out, is it worth the time? Depends if you have the time and/or something else more lucrative to work on.

    Viro
    *steel on steel can/will spark and ignite propane. Steel on brass won't. Do NOT do this unless you are sure that you won't blow yourself up.

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    Vise grips, these kind of jaws are very useful and versatile, they even have a built in wire cutter. I'm using these more and more everyday, have a few older pairs, some smaller size, and when you use 2 you can tackle a lot of jobs and odd fasteners and whatever. I know these are common knowledge to a lot of people, but I think these should be in anybody's top 5.





    Also, allen wrenches will work in torx/star bits, and vice versa, just gotta find the right size.
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    I think having a good scale that weighs in at least 1/100th increments and has tare weight capabilities. This is helpful for trying to decide whether it is worthwhile to strip copper. You weigh a sample of the insulated copper and then weigh a sample of the bare bright. If you have copper wire where the copper is so thin that it only weighs about 30% as much as the insulated wire, you have to seriously consider if it is worth the time to strip the wire. I get lots of wire where there are three braided pieces inside (all with separate insulation). Then there is a fourth layer of insulation around the other three layers. So I need to strip at least four items to get bare bright. This takes lots of time and I just don't think it is generally worth it. The scale helps me finalize my decisions on matters like this.

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    Magnet is more useful tool for this purpose

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