Brass is my standby. I found an industrial group that went through brass pump heads regularly. It was a good source for years.
@thubprint
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I really love brass. Big chunks of the stuff come from all sorts of things. Shame your supply dried up but sounds good while it lasted!
@vahjra
Жыл бұрын
I'm just getting started in scrapping and my biggest hurdle is deciding what metal a thing is. These videos really help! Thanks for the entertaining educating.
@tomkelly8827
Жыл бұрын
I am not really a scrapper, I am a carpenter but if I am not mistaken, hinges are brass as well and they have some weight to them. Check the dumpsters of door and window installers and you will find lots of these metals there. I also never use the tiny brass screws that come with hinges because they are always, always always about 1/3 the length they ought to be. Antique hardware in good condition could also be sold for much much more than scrap to antique dealers or restoration carpenters
@comennish9994
Жыл бұрын
Nowadays it's made from steel but they do hold weight
@micahferrin1779
Жыл бұрын
Awesome suggestion!
@DracironSmith
Жыл бұрын
@@comennish9994 Door hinges are usually steel nowadays, sometimes stainless, but furniture hinges are usually brass still. Same with many of the knobs.
@camberup9176
Жыл бұрын
Try refurbishing and selling them if they're not too worn.
@dizzygardener562
9 ай бұрын
I see lots of older brass hinges on eBay selling for upwards of C$18/pair.
@KaiserFrazer67
3 жыл бұрын
A SERIOUS note on scrapping brass: You may want to consider the value of the item you want to scrap out as a collector or restoration piece FIRST. You may be able to get MUCH more money for an item due to what it is than what a scrapyard will give you for it. Antique cabinet hardware, especially locks, drawer handles and handle plates, hinges, etc. will be worth much more to a furniture restorer than a scrapyard. Antique brass padlocks are always worth more than scrap value, even without the key. Even later brass padlocks (up to the mid-1960s) are desirable with at least one working key, still much more than a scrapyard will give you. Also consider antique and vintage lighting fixtures, antique door hardware (especially if it has an ornate pattern), and other antique items. These things are in demand by restorers. If It looks like an antique item with some considerable value, and if it isn't damaged or horribly corroded, consider trying to sell it on eBay first before scrapping it out; chances are VERY good that you WILL get much more money for the item.
@sorenrelictus8106
10 ай бұрын
Starting out with scrapping and was happy to read your comment mentioning this. I’m learning how to do architectural salvage and a LOT of old house groups on social media are searching for these pieces and will gladly pay to save them from the scrapyard or landfill.
@davekimbriel3478
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for telling me " If your gonna bail, bail early" great advice!
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t remember where I heard that, probably a really corny show or something, but it’s one of my favourite pieces of life advice!
@davekimbriel3478
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's deep actually!
@MrBmxbrawler
4 жыл бұрын
@@thubprint cause once your in too deep, it's just depressing.
@valentin5403
4 жыл бұрын
The alternative saying is... Cut your losses !
@SuitAndTieGuy88
2 жыл бұрын
Omg I just commented the same thing 😆 🤣 😂
@raymorgan5767
Жыл бұрын
yup, thats me all right! brass is everywhere!
@Handcraftedrock
4 күн бұрын
I also use a car jack a lot to quickly break things apart. You just need to find something to press against. Electric motor casing break nicely with a good jack.
@micahferrin1779
Жыл бұрын
I've debated about pulling the brass out of the plugs. Good advice! Thanks!
@gravitybear
4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your explanations as it gives me a comparison to what I'm doing already. I'm a mostly casual scrapper that enjoys the micro-scrapping, even if it doesn't really pay.
@worldview730
Жыл бұрын
Very good, smart, & instructional video right down to the minor nuances & details. If all video's were like this we would only need yours. 👍👍👍👍
@olajenkins3303
Жыл бұрын
I'm 86 years old, that's what I'm doing but learning from you, I know I need more little tools,
@mollynakamori
4 жыл бұрын
I have never scrapped a thing, but have a big old bucket of sprinkler and irrigation parts. You have sparked my interest in selling that stuff. Thanks, Thub!
@aviendhabntbshr
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this series! My 10 year old son has been scrapping (easy stuff, no microwaves or anything like that) and he loved the info!
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
Nicole D yeah, microwaves aren’t worth the shock risk generally. A lot of the time they work too, easy to sell them for $15-20
@KarmaHoax
4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Thub. Brass and copper are my main money maker. I clean as I watch Netflix or KZitem. Builds up fast!
@ScoutsIX3
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great series, just recently made my first run to the scrap yard!
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
ScoutsIX3 nice work! Hope you had fun and made money!
@thomasgallagher1370
2 жыл бұрын
Use a vice and a peir of chanel lock, to pull the brass bits from plug ends. You will also find copper wires in the ends.
@lautonsutley3760
4 жыл бұрын
Love the beginner vids. There just are not enough on KZitem explaining the nuisances of each Metal.
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
Lauton Sutley that’s what I was thinking!
@leroythompson4485
Жыл бұрын
You are a good scraper the best I know.
@colleen345
3 жыл бұрын
I like being called a “Panda”. You have taught me a ton about scrapping. As for my speed , so slow because I’ve never used tools before. let’s just say i cannot just whack a light ballast or transformer a few times to set the copper free. But I’m enjoying you, one of my favorites! Scrapin’ Grandmumm Love to buy my children and grandchildren things they need/want. So I’ve got to speed it up!
@thubprint
3 жыл бұрын
I honk the speed comes with practice, as well as knowing what parts aren’t worth fiddling with 😊 Very grateful to be on your favourites list, and thank you for saying hello!
@chriswade3424
4 жыл бұрын
In Atlanta Ga. Just got my 2 boys into scrapping. It's fun to see eyes light up when they get that $$ !!
@JayJay-mm3rm
2 ай бұрын
I love scrapping brass i agree..its heavier and when i worked at a nursey home in Maintenance i used to save all the old brass stuff...good pay days
@ericaland1831
4 жыл бұрын
Nice brass tacks/brass hacks play on words at the start.
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
😜 I was 100% prepared to be the only person who liked it lol
@YOUCANDOIT-uw5qq
4 жыл бұрын
Hi amigo from Houston Texas thank you for the information keep up the great work 🤙
@Leighspring
4 жыл бұрын
Hello, my nephews love your beginner vids. Keep up the great work. Stay safe.
@Sriraj-m6n
28 күн бұрын
excellent information
@stevenguevara2184
7 ай бұрын
Idk why but I am drawn to brass. Just love the stuff
@martyrgraff8498
Жыл бұрын
Great videos and vibe all around. Just started scrapping. Kind of obsessed already lmao😅
@kylebeckstrom3867
2 жыл бұрын
Great videos
@rickward3980
3 жыл бұрын
Good information for a beginner
@Catharticscrapper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your tips & tricks 😀
@markbradley3108
Жыл бұрын
Hello from Arkansas great videos. Leave it better than what you found it!
@chrislatimer8358
4 жыл бұрын
Thub is the scrap king!!
@TheJbauer76
4 жыл бұрын
Scrapper for over 35 years; always good to see others do it.
@peakyparttimers9362
4 жыл бұрын
Mentioned you on my video today. You are top man! Stay safe. I left it better than i found it!😊
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
PEAKY PART TIMERS nice, thanks!
@stevemoore3713
Жыл бұрын
This guy has LOTS of good videos. I like lots of things that come from Canada- including his videos!
@johnwayne3904
3 жыл бұрын
Good tips Thub! Happy scrapping!
@thubprint
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Same to you 😊
@johnwayne3904
3 жыл бұрын
@@thubprint Holy smokes, I'm starstruck! 😄
@perryvinson6880
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you your videos always help me through this scraping journey
@thubprint
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to be here friend! Thanks for saying hi!
@WhatsthePOINT_EDC
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. We need some knowledge/advice from someone as experienced as u here in the scrapping community.
@thubprint
2 жыл бұрын
I’m always happy to be the guy! The funny thing is how we’re all constantly learning, makes me want to remake every one of these vids now that I’ve got a bit more experience haha
@zolledz
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thub, enjoyed the series. I have watched some of the micro recyclers and they just seem to enjoy the challenge of recycling as much as possible more than the money.
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
zolledz yeah, fair point. Even if it isn’t very profitable, it can be calming to pick apart something into its scrap components
@logandejoux8051
2 жыл бұрын
I made money scrapping for the first time today. I buy some brass for 3 and sell it to the dealership for 6.20. Keep doing the thing !
@thubprint
2 жыл бұрын
Just gotta do that a a hundred times and you’ll have some decent grocery money! 😆
@lucymuramatsu4960
4 жыл бұрын
Keep them coming. Stay safe
@ariesmariano4592
4 жыл бұрын
Nice brass
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
😂
@shawndillon2329
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for video very helpful
@durfkludge
7 ай бұрын
I just found a massive solid brass lamp in the alley a few days ago. I used my handy bastard file to shave a little chunk off of it and it exposed the most beautiful shiny brass. It was an exciting find!
@thubprint
7 ай бұрын
That is exciting!! I’ve found many that are cast aluminium with a finish intended to make them look like brass. Makes me think they used to all be brass but I’ve never found one that actually was. Nice score!
@michaelsbehnke98
4 жыл бұрын
Hold the plug in one hand and wiggle the prong back and forth, on newer plugs they will snap, but on older ones normally they just pull out. Great video though!
@kaneryan123
2 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks!
@keithedwards8805
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
@ajbedenis
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@thubprint
2 жыл бұрын
Doin my best!
@Noone-wt5rx
3 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy sitting down watching tv and cleaning every copper wire and brass
@Guineken420
4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@nextellcup8
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing this info
@lindalong2297
4 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see your experiment.
@RHYGAR1
2 жыл бұрын
great info..thanks
@jesseprice4459
7 ай бұрын
Well done
@austindevaney2792
2 жыл бұрын
Your videos really are helpful!! I really appreciate it 🙏 If you find the time i would love to see a video where you takes the most common brass copper aluminum scrap items and make like a list i guess of what items are #1 #2 or clean or dirty bc ive seen videos on copper where they say #1 tubing is bright or newish and has no metels etc then other videos say it can have patina but no metals paint etc and is #1 lol
@OriginalNethead
4 жыл бұрын
Check yard sales and rummage sales etc for unwanted silver plated serving pieces (platters and tea sets etc); lots of that is silver on copper or brass.
@deadfoot
4 жыл бұрын
I buy lots of "worthless" silver plate at yard sales and auctions for practically nothing. It's usually copper or brass and worth cleaning up for scrap. Also lots of old beaten up light fixtures and chandeliers sell super cheap and are mostly brass.
@dr.a006
4 жыл бұрын
I do the brass plugs as I get them. Maybe a few at a time if I have a few cords, then it doesn’t seem that bad taking a few seconds, they add up. If I hold the plug with pliers just right, the dull wire cutters in the other hand, I can “roll” out the entire brass piece including the 1” of wire attached to the end and avoid breaking it off and leaving half of it behind. 👍
@trumpzilla4193
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Commonsensical and humorous!
@weldingsolutionskck2798
4 жыл бұрын
Good info. Thanks.
@newfiescrapper2525
4 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@tangibleandroid285
4 жыл бұрын
Just discovered you, I think you're awesome bro. I do much of the same thing down here in South Florida. The only real difference between you and I is that I focus more on the treasure finds and sell those at flea markets and scrap minimally. Also down here bottles and cans and cartons don't make any money maybe cans if you want to do that and have the space. But I mostly adhere to a lot of what you said as far as choosing wisely, about time equaling value on what you choose to tear down. And all that stuff to about hurting wrist sore fingers it's pretty easy to determine what's valuable to yourself but to each one of us we value all these things differently so we do them in different proportions so I think you're doing a great job anyways this is gone on too long. Wish you the best of luck in are uncertain current time / future.
@alexandro4169
4 жыл бұрын
Whoa! I was waiting for this one Thubber! You finally gave it to us! Such an informative video good work
@ryantimmins9479
4 жыл бұрын
Nice tips Thub! Gotta love Brass!
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
Ryan Timmins ohhh I sure do lol
@sebastianz.3256
Жыл бұрын
Brass in UK, from scratching plugs, probably worth the effort. Thanks for video
@kylebeckstrom3867
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your channel thanks for your many efforts
@thubprint
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I try to be helpful, even if I don’t always manage to haha
@caliberarmwrestling8519
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Nice video.
@johnmartin9424
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice. thanks mate
@thubprint
3 жыл бұрын
Doin my best!
@Raishikaku
3 ай бұрын
I wonder if you could use a tumbler to get the forks out. Not sure if you already did video on that but I will look in just a moment, if you haven't yet I'd be interested to see.
@2evangelina
4 жыл бұрын
Great content!
@kasinokidd-d3t
Ай бұрын
nice job.
@waynesmith4592
3 жыл бұрын
Good video mate
@dw3407
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos 👍🏾👍🏾
@jackvandeusen1928
10 ай бұрын
Awesome bro!!
@SuitAndTieGuy88
2 жыл бұрын
That's like the best advice ever! "If your gonna bail, bail early" 😅
@dalec2407
2 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks
@mikemurphy9874
3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed video
@thubprint
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@courtneylinden4707
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@HELLAARTSYDUDE
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video 👍👍
@thubprint
3 жыл бұрын
I love brass, so it was fun to make a video entirely about it!
@silverlicious2086
3 жыл бұрын
Great refresher demo video.
@thubprint
3 жыл бұрын
Well I was aiming to help people who are brand new, but it’s still entertaining (hopefully) for folks who are familiar with scrap. I was expecting more people to add tips I missed! Maybe brass just isn’t that complicated 😄
@jonathanhege5029
Жыл бұрын
Hi thub, do you have any newer brass educational videos? Thank you for your time.
@Crazykidzzz1430
9 ай бұрын
Thanks fro Carolina thumb!!
@geofffalbo5900
4 жыл бұрын
My scrap yard has a category called "brass recovery". It targets all plug ends. It is usually 4x the price of scrap steel. Gives more value then having to manually pulling plug ends apart. You should see if your yard accepts this alternative category.
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
I wish mine had that! I’ve asked, it was a tough sell finding someone who would buy the plug ends from me. I had a bucket full of them too.
@markrichardsonrichardson1793
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@thubprint
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@timaustin8230
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your insights!
@ramlondager1783
3 жыл бұрын
Your a polite dude I left a like and a comment thank you
@thubprint
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! 😊
@monson47
Жыл бұрын
good stuff
@Klarschiff
4 жыл бұрын
Clear and fast talking i like it :-)
@sheilamilano8040
3 жыл бұрын
Great piece of information... much appreciated 🙏
@wghead
4 жыл бұрын
Good video!
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@joestalin2375
9 ай бұрын
Hello from Florida! Curious,how do you find all that wonderful loot, bro you get some stacks!!!!!
@sendit7777
2 жыл бұрын
Hope this wonderful piece of advice helps for getting plug ends out faster. Smash with a maul hammer on the side of the plastic. They normally fall out. Then pick it up after a few are done.
@rixismetals
Жыл бұрын
Keep,doing the thing 👍
@austinkilla_hunter7333
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!!!!! Very informative and entertaining video. Loved it.
@thubprint
3 жыл бұрын
Just trying to help! 😄
@RussellDavid-q2c
10 ай бұрын
Good video
@eba44
4 жыл бұрын
Hi!! This was great info!
@sakitux3089
2 жыл бұрын
thanks
@georgewhite7591
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I always learn something new every time I watch your videos. A while back, I came across a huge pipe. It has some brass on it and I guess it has red brass or copper. The issue is is that it was painted blue and I'm wondering if it's worth the time to sand off the blue paint so that I can at least get the clean brass price for it? Thanks for any help you can give me. Have a nice day! 😎👍
@thubprint
2 жыл бұрын
I personally wouldn’t bother, if it was a copper pipe I’d cut it off and bring it in as a piece of copper and a piece of dirty brass. I love brass but you can lose a lot of time trying to clean it up which could only be making you a couple cents an hour
@georgewhite7591
2 жыл бұрын
@@thubprint Ok. Thanks for the suggestion.
@lukestoner1211
5 ай бұрын
You can drop the plugs into boiling water . It softens the rubber and the pull out fairly easy. Plus you get the bit of #1 copper tail.
@mr.zardoz3344
4 жыл бұрын
🎵Brass Monkey! That funky Monkey!🎵
@geofft3214
4 жыл бұрын
Cool! I like these metal scrapping tips videos. Can you do one on lead and batteries. thanks
@thubprint
4 жыл бұрын
Geoff T sure! I’ll do my best, but I’ll have to take a bit to think of all the details a person might be wondering about. Guess that means cutting one in half!
@geofft3214
4 жыл бұрын
@@thubprint bro, don't cut batteries - too dangerous. Many different types of batteries. What's worth scrap. thanks
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