my tool of choice is my night vision goggles for late night dumpster divin and back alley scopin
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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my tool of choice is my night vision goggles for late night dumpster divin and back alley scopin
Experienced Scrapper
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A small 2 cycle generator is nice to have; you can run an angle grinder or sawsall off it in the field. You are also going to want a come-along.
Salvage Economist
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Platform carts are useful, especially the folding type that fit in a closet or truck cab.
Experienced Scrapper
Magnet, good quality wire cutters(harbor freight professional have done me well), Cable cutters are handy for cutting large bundles of small wires, sledge hammer(you will break the handle weld a metal one on), framing hammer(i find them extremely handy) gloves, Screwdrivers, basic wrench set, File..
New Guy
Hatchet, very handy.
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everytruck i own has sawzall socket kit gloves handtruck backbrace safetyglasses hammer and bolt cutters
i honestly don"t know if i could go a day with out all this though
Last edited by Libertytow; 09-07-2012 at 04:06 PM.
Salvage Economist
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I am missing a quarter inch socket. After using a prybar for a while I realized I could take the bit out of my screwdriver.
New Guy
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My basic tools are:
gloves
screwdriver
hammer
wire cutters
pliers
dolly
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i know this is an older thread and ive posted on these before, for a NEW scrapper without any tools i would recommend a gerber or leatherman multi-tool(gerber for me), they come with a sheath so they are always on your belt, i used one most of the time i worked at frito and they are an invalualble. for scrappers specific they have pliers, wire cutter, knife, file, screwdrivers, scissors and some have a saw or a serated blade. i would buy name brand if you can afford it, i prefer the 600 series similar to the one below its a diesel a newer model than mine
edit, i may be wrong but i think parttime may have some of these for sale
Last edited by corycouch; 03-05-2013 at 10:53 PM.
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That's great if you want to give yourself a manicure or need to cut open a box.Originally Posted by corycouch
i know this is an older thread and ive posted on these before, for a NEW scrapper without any tools i would recommend a gerber or leatherman multi-tool(gerber for me), they come with a sheath so they are always on your belt, i used one most of the time i worked at frito and they are an invalualble. for scrappers specific they have pliers, wire cutter, knife, file, screwdrivers, scissors and some have a saw or a serated blade. i would buy name brand if you can afford it, i prefer the 600 series similar to the one below its a diesel a newer model than mine
edit, i may be wrong but i think parttime may have some of these for sale
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Always have a multi-tool on my belt or in the car. Will come in handy when you stumble across something when you least expect it.
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NEWBS READ THIS THREAD ABOUT REFINING!!!!
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Russell have you ever tried them? i thought the same thing till i used them, ive got one in every truck and on my fourwheeler, ive changed batteries with them, cut radiator hoses just about everything they also make a decent pair of welding pliers tho not as good as the real thing, sure they are not as good as having a separate pair of pliers, cutters, and a set of screw drivers, but i do feel it would make an excellent entry level scrapping tool IMO
New Guy
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Pocket knife, screwdriver, work shed, flat head screwdriver, magent, grinder, fume hoods, and a furnce.
I mostly work with electrions but sometimes old buildings metrials. Also I use good wire cuters that my dad has lying around our home.
Last edited by Ryriena; 05-02-2013 at 07:43 AM. Reason: added a few things
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Seed money for whenever a buying opportunity comes along.
Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesaler
Certified Zip-Tie Mechanic
"Give them enough so they can do something with it, but not too much that they won't do nothing."
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First aid kit.
Tetanus shot.
Success consists of going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm...... Churchill
New Guy
Hi there,
I'm fairly new to forums in general, so do I just keep scrolling down to see what tools people suggest, or is there a list somewhere?
sorry if this is a dumb question
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Depending on what your going to do. Different kinds of scrapping involves using different tools. You may not need tools for breaking down a car if your doing electronics and visa-versa. Start at the beginning of the list and compare to what you now own.
P & M Recycling - Specializing in E-Waste Recycling.
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Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
Best tool I have is a boot.. Just kick stuff till it falls apart
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I'd break my foot!!!
People may laugh at me, but that's ok. I laugh all the way to the bank.
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I guess it's one way to get rid of your stress but not real productive.
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