Dumpster Diving With a Borrowed Truck + Afternoon Processing Scrap!

What an adventurous day dumpster diving for scrap! We started out helping my buddy prepare his stash for delivery, then went out to try and fill the truck as many times as possible before the yard closed. We did pretty darn good! After adventuring we spend a solid say in the shop processing scrap and maximizing on what we could make from the remaining treasures. Overall a pretty full scrap day!
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  • @leftwich2274
    @leftwich22745 ай бұрын

    The cones in front and behind the truck is fucking hilarious. No way he was serious right. Lmao

  • @82gamerprincess31
    @82gamerprincess317 ай бұрын

    I like Chris. He is a good apprentice. Asks questions, dives in head first, and still has enthusiasm you use lose after years of the drudge lol. That attitude will get you far in life.

  • @livvyweimar7362
    @livvyweimar7362 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you mentoring a fellow scrapper.

  • @joshmallon
    @joshmallon Жыл бұрын

    The enthusiasm your buddy has is quite the spectacle. Mega-good haul of scrap.

  • @hotdogwhitonions5785

    @hotdogwhitonions5785

    Жыл бұрын

    Man i like that you are nice 😊😊😊

  • @tommymadden9746
    @tommymadden9746 Жыл бұрын

    The new guy is quite ambitious. There is no scrap that can't be conquered.

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s true! I was uncertain a few times but he’s just looking for ways to make it happen!

  • @JakeMcMac
    @JakeMcMac Жыл бұрын

    Man y’all fought for every pound of that and earned it. Good job, boys!

  • @goldhunter9641
    @goldhunter96419 ай бұрын

    Those 4 lawn chairs towards the end of the video in the alley way were nice looking but Super " DRY ROTTED ”

  • @itayedry1234
    @itayedry1234 Жыл бұрын

    The lock you took off the aluminum door is a mortise cylinder, they are normally solid brass

  • @jacktheripper6610
    @jacktheripper6610 Жыл бұрын

    Hey thub big props for informing the viewers on the the ac unit with refrigerant in it. I’m an hvac tech/pipefitter and most of my scrap is from ac coils. You’ll need a recovery machine, recovery cylinder, piercing valves, a set of manifold gauges and your epa license. With all that you can recover refrigerant from any type of equipment. And there’s a fee for exchanging cylinders once full and youll need a few cylinders so you don’t mix refrigerants. It ain’t cheap… but it’s worth it. If at all possible make friends with an hvac tech I’m sure he wouldn’t mind helping you out for a few bucks once you have a decent pile of them!! Keep on scrapping!!

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    It does seem like a lot when you list it all off like that! I think a partnership is the right way for someone like me, although there’s definitely a business opportunity for hauling away old refrigerators for people if you had the right setup

  • @johncannon6572

    @johncannon6572

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey I have one of those machines,for recovering Freon don't know how to use it.

  • @joshp6061
    @joshp6061 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job on the aluminum and lumix/Romex. I love Chris’s enthusiasm for learning how to scrap (and swinging the negotiator)

  • @AyRCee

    @AyRCee

    4 ай бұрын

    He Should get into concrete recycling 😂

  • @thatcanada
    @thatcanada Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you took my advice to use the stripmeister to strip romex - now if you would only stop throwing zinc-cast back... ;)

  • @madlinerose5038
    @madlinerose5038 Жыл бұрын

    Chris is so fortunate to have you share your "hands on knowledge". Does he use a magnet and a file to test metals?

  • @SmokyNiteSky

    @SmokyNiteSky

    Жыл бұрын

    Magnet, yes, I got to get a metal file.

  • @its_marc
    @its_marc Жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing, was just looking for something to watch :-)

  • @mattmattmatt2683

    @mattmattmatt2683

    Жыл бұрын

    Just had some edibles and grilling some steaks and bbq chicken. Waiting on brats.

  • @randyseidell1665
    @randyseidell1665 Жыл бұрын

    I like your friends motivation

  • @johnafagerquist8235
    @johnafagerquist8235 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy a good movie, on occasion, and stripping copper wire, no matter the gauge, is a nice way to get paid to watch it. It totally freaks me out that you don't strip your 12 gauge. It's so fast and easy. I strip all copper wire. Remember, I do it while enjoying a movie, which is something I do even if I'm not processing scrap. I have stripping machine.

  • @adamdaley8090
    @adamdaley8090 Жыл бұрын

    Just as I was sitting down to eat, my Friday night entertainment drops. Perfect. Have a great weekend Thub!

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet runs for sure!!😊

  • @cocopufer5667
    @cocopufer5667 Жыл бұрын

    I feel like the universe was telling you something - the go cart, then the motorcycle, maybe you can find a cool atv or something to go have fun zooming around somewhere

  • @johncannon6572
    @johncannon6572 Жыл бұрын

    As a life time scrapper I am glad to see ur friend so willing to scrap with you so much I can say , Glad u guys not on my route. Smile".

  • @ryanphillips1388
    @ryanphillips1388 Жыл бұрын

    You guys need to bring a reciprocating saw along

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    I do own a cordless one but I just had the simple tool bag along this time. Shoulda been more prepared!

  • @theodorelueker5057
    @theodorelueker5057 Жыл бұрын

    Scrappin with a friend=priceless

  • @madlinerose5038
    @madlinerose5038 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for addressing the hazardous waste.

  • @curtispederson9390
    @curtispederson93909 ай бұрын

    Thats REALSCRAPPING

  • @b0rd3n
    @b0rd3n Жыл бұрын

    The ABSOLUTE BEST to cut aluminium door frames - or just aluminium in general - is a skillsaw with a decent but used wood blade. Hold the guard up, safety glasses and a bit of a grip on it and you are done in 2 minutes! I used to work at a fab shop where we produced brand new citern tankers out of aluminium.. whenever we have a bad or unaesthetic weld, we would rip it in seconds with one pass of a skillsaw. it was a required piece of tooling for any welders on day one. Shop would provide quality, balanced blades tho but that just made the cuts thinner and more precise for a subsequent weld bead.

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve read that some folks reverse the blade when using for aluminium, not sure what that would help. Not something your shop cared to try?

  • @b0rd3n

    @b0rd3n

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thubprint i must say i've also heard that but i don't believe i found a need to try since aluminium is so soft and not the gummy type like brass per example. Either ways, i believe, if you ain't shy about presenting the spinning carbides, will result in a much faster and less consummable dense way of cutting the type of scrap like door frames etc. Have you personally had an occasion to use either methods on aluminium? It's scary at first and goes againts all principles it seems but mzn does it do a great and fast work of sitting/gouging/channeling into alu! Take care, enjoy yourself!

  • @b0rd3n

    @b0rd3n

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thubprint oh, and you need to show us some of them GIANTS rabbits i used to always see in and around Calgary! Man i was scared to have my window rolled down at some point! I was working for Clean Harbors back then, as a surveyor.

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    @@b0rd3n I actually did use that method when I had a truckload of aluminium cylinders I needed to cut in order for the scrapyard to take them kzread.info/dash/bejne/q5iElsOeYa_Ops4.html (should have just gone to a different scrapyard haha)

  • @lisabierstedt5045
    @lisabierstedt5045 Жыл бұрын

    This partner is a real go getter

  • @debow2550
    @debow2550 Жыл бұрын

    Diablo always gets the job done and they last 33% longer than any blades you put them up against

  • @stevestevenson6816
    @stevestevenson6816 Жыл бұрын

    Cool... I've discovered that the sounds of scrap being sorted + Canadian accents is pretty decent asmr

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    😆👍

  • @sandybruderer2084
    @sandybruderer2084 Жыл бұрын

    It’s so awesome to see a Canadian scraper 🇨🇦❤️

  • @andreahobbs1861
    @andreahobbs1861 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video Thub!

  • @curtispederson9390
    @curtispederson93909 ай бұрын

    Grat job😊

  • @ruthbutler7984
    @ruthbutler7984 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting to see some one help & learn. Nice scrap runs!!

  • @spangdeez498
    @spangdeez498 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are doing BIG BOY numbers lol.. if I get $50 buck I’m happy as hell- my thing is, I just don’t have places to put it all - so I can only save so much before I HAVE to take it in

  • @rogereaston1188
    @rogereaston1188 Жыл бұрын

    My Polish wife said that was a Russian typewriter. Very interesting. Lol

  • @williammeeks1283
    @williammeeks1283 Жыл бұрын

    It would be really cool to have someone to scrap with but unfortunately I'm a loner when it comes to finding treasures. He seems like a really nice guy to hang out with. You 2 keep up the good work.

  • @goldhunter9641
    @goldhunter96419 ай бұрын

    It would be great if all scrap yards would consider brake rotors as #1 heavy prepared steel because of their thickness and tougher grade of steel like carbon steel they’re made out of

  • @philipphilip4793
    @philipphilip4793 Жыл бұрын

    Junk Man has finally found his Robin. ❤

  • @b0rd3n
    @b0rd3n Жыл бұрын

    i reuse/repurpose lithium ion cells from thoses vape pens... Very useful rechargeable and reliable power if you can build something out of them. I also repurpose the aluminium tubes into shotgun shells hulls, or some part of it anyways. makes for nice plinking ammo and fun with custom guages/bores!

  • @b0rd3n

    @b0rd3n

    Жыл бұрын

    oh, and i also make custom rings out of them vape pens tubes - just to give away randomly to whom the finger fits

  • @katherineshief3081
    @katherineshief3081 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your knowledge of scraping metal, enjoy your channel

  • @TheMachinePUA
    @TheMachinePUA Жыл бұрын

    More Trashure!

  • @trench124
    @trench124 Жыл бұрын

    Love the 1 hour vids just ashame about all the adverts 👍

  • @afineliner740
    @afineliner740 Жыл бұрын

    Thub, you are so generous with your time and knowledge. I think it's almost time for a new set of overalls 😁👍

  • @joesask857
    @joesask857 Жыл бұрын

    your bud kicks ass

  • @anthonybeale1584
    @anthonybeale1584 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Drake, hi to you and your friend. Team work, got the job done.

  • @stephensmith3708
    @stephensmith3708 Жыл бұрын

    YEEEAAAH BOYEEEZZZ! TEAM WORK! Yo, Thubby, considering getting a larger pickup? Your buddy has it going oooon! Or have your ford/Mazda fixed and invest in a trailer.... Editing time. You both are awesome! Keep it with the situation and that's an order!!!!

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885
    @bigcountryscrapper6885 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @maxsaslt
    @maxsaslt Жыл бұрын

    That was some amazing content, thanks Thub!

  • @saloandrew77
    @saloandrew77 Жыл бұрын

    Dude, your cool, and you work hard, all good from the thumb of michigan, almost thumbprint🎉

  • @KillerKolt44
    @KillerKolt44 Жыл бұрын

    You are crazy dude 12 gauge is perfect stripping wire

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    For sure, it strips real easy and a bin full of sparkling bare bright is always a pleasure! I’ve just found that with all the comparisons and timed practice it seems 12ga is where the $/hr slumps below a typical minimum wage. It’s still a great way to make a bit of money while watching tv if that’s something a person is open to but I’d rather relax when it’s time to relax and get serious about making money when it’s time to make money.

  • @scraprodriguez
    @scraprodriguez Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy this one! 🤙🏼

  • @VibinBryan
    @VibinBryan Жыл бұрын

    cool!

  • @emilyjust1189
    @emilyjust1189 Жыл бұрын

    Good team for a good job... nice video...ty for sharing

  • @howarddavis2193
    @howarddavis2193 Жыл бұрын

    A guy i watch in the Chago area his yard will buy refergiation stuff and recover the Freon themselves

  • @scrapitall200
    @scrapitall200 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video, Drake!

  • @E-hab
    @E-hab Жыл бұрын

    Your friend is giving me what I wanted you to do or what l would like to do.

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t understand, you want me to be more like him in some way?

  • @E-hab

    @E-hab

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thubprint Taking every bit and be more aggressive with the scrap 😂 Sorry but this is what makes me satisfied @thubprint Taking every bit and be more aggressive with the scrap 😂 Sorry but this is what makes me more satisfied 😅

  • @countryboy302
    @countryboy302 Жыл бұрын

    Yo its awesome

  • @mollynakamori
    @mollynakamori Жыл бұрын

    Whew. I was getting worried!

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely published a few hours late this week 😆 haven’t missed one in years though, not about to start now

  • @mollynakamori

    @mollynakamori

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thubprint Well done, and a great video!

  • @silverload3622
    @silverload36225 ай бұрын

    Nothing cuts like a carbide heavy metal Diablo blade available at Home Depot

  • @lukelegg9915
    @lukelegg9915 Жыл бұрын

    3:12 looks like an Olympia Traveller Deluxe, not sure in Canada but in the US they're worth a few hundred buck, not super valuable as typewriters go but also not cheap

  • @compdude551
    @compdude551 Жыл бұрын

    6:57 LOL

  • @darrenshields1557
    @darrenshields1557 Жыл бұрын

    Fix the tailgate and use old bed frame and shelving to make a headache rack

  • @johncannon6572
    @johncannon6572 Жыл бұрын

    Never leave metal behind.

  • @adude7050
    @adude7050 Жыл бұрын

    Anytime you go to cut aluminum try spraying the blade with WD40. Give the blade a good soaking.

  • @richavic4520
    @richavic4520 Жыл бұрын

    What's up the tailgate? If the plastic crap inside the latch broke, take the handle off, detach the two rods, and scrap the handle. Squeeze the two rods together to open the gate. As for the ac unit. Isn't there an HVAC contractor who will collect the refrigerant? It can be reclaimed. I don't know if the contractor pays, but wouldn't it be kind of like scrapping?

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s true, just pulling the rods would be better than not opening it at all

  • @slickback911
    @slickback9115 ай бұрын

    Those door handles prob worth more than the whole pile of sCrap

  • @spangdeez498
    @spangdeez498 Жыл бұрын

    Trash day was literally yesterday in my neighborhood and my neighbor threw away his old aluminum poop chairs just like those.. and I told the gf we would waste til late to go get them and they were gone.. probably within TWO hours of being sat out in the curb - I couldn’t believe it! …. Somebody will make a few dollars, just wanted it to be me

  • @trasieinkersole491
    @trasieinkersole491 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️💙

  • @curtispederson9390
    @curtispederson9390 Жыл бұрын

    Put the tail gate down?

  • @largeogres2415
    @largeogres2415 Жыл бұрын

    Thumb three things bigger trucks are good having extra hands is good but best of all having a working tailgate on the bigger truck is a must plus I weigh more than both of you but you

  • @paulcoenen7918
    @paulcoenen7918 Жыл бұрын

    I was going to ask why you guys didn't use the tailgate then I saw the Cheverly name on the back, that answered my question. 🤣

  • @thomasbenton3633

    @thomasbenton3633

    Жыл бұрын

    It made a good tipping point also. But his tailgate may never open easily again .

  • @irenelacour3486
    @irenelacour3486 Жыл бұрын

    Good seeing you again. I guess something happened to your truck I hope you get a new one or get yours fixed

  • @sandymcgill1910
    @sandymcgill1910 Жыл бұрын

    scrap whisperer strikes again. lol

  • @KenMagee

    @KenMagee

    Жыл бұрын

    Whispering on a garage door with a hammer. Sure. =)

  • @StellanLarsson
    @StellanLarsson Жыл бұрын

    "vape" is stainless steel. Remove the plastic on the sides, push out the circuit board liquid and the battery.

  • @E-hab

    @E-hab

    Жыл бұрын

    True, that's what I do.

  • @wannabescrapper72
    @wannabescrapper72 Жыл бұрын

    I like your buddy's enthusiasm, but that dude needs a bigger hammer to match his swing.

  • @bestest7239
    @bestest7239 Жыл бұрын

    awesome vape, makes me wonder how I lost my huge geekvape

  • @hellebettinanielsen6913
    @hellebettinanielsen6913 Жыл бұрын

    Team trash for cash 😉😁

  • @anthonymariano-mp9ep
    @anthonymariano-mp9ep Жыл бұрын

    I have a question how come u didn't drop the tailgate on the truck

  • @rubendfernandez4747
    @rubendfernandez4747 Жыл бұрын

    hello you need to buy a 7x16 trailer and you will make more money I have one and it really makes a very good difference greetings from ny

  • @MsMaxno
    @MsMaxno Жыл бұрын

    hi, why don't you want those wires that are not cleaned put them in a saucepan put them in the oven and burn them then pull out the pan open the lid and wash them from soot

  • @myvicariouslife4012
    @myvicariouslife4012 Жыл бұрын

    @0:50 Canada's Scrap Jesus

  • @timgalloway2566
    @timgalloway2566 Жыл бұрын

    @thubprint Why do you cut the brass plug ends off of the appliance cords? If you don't save them to pluck the brass off, why don't you just keep them on for the extra weight?

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    My yard deducts pretty hard if the wire isn’t properly cleaned. I have saved them and experimented with ways to extract the brass quickly and it’s true, it is actually worth doing. I just hate doing it haha

  • @timgalloway2566

    @timgalloway2566

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thubprint I asked my yard and they said I don't need to cut them off

  • @Wannaridebikes
    @Wannaridebikes Жыл бұрын

    The goalie pads could be sold. Still

  • @redmanbad8869
    @redmanbad88698 ай бұрын

    Do tailgates not open in Canada?

  • @aceace2625
    @aceace2625 Жыл бұрын

    Why you say is not worth scrapping AC unit and picking up refrigerator?

  • @thedwindles
    @thedwindles Жыл бұрын

    Does your yard take AC units as shred?

  • @lgphone5605
    @lgphone5605 Жыл бұрын

    I see you teaching boys to be men. Stand up guys don't miss any lessons

  • @Kreacher1974
    @Kreacher1974 Жыл бұрын

    What is the model of the makita air hammer

  • @nickshelley3118
    @nickshelley3118 Жыл бұрын

    Whats with the orange cones? LMMFAO

  • @andrewcannon587
    @andrewcannon587 Жыл бұрын

    Mmmmm, wires

  • @kerrysilver7565
    @kerrysilver7565 Жыл бұрын

    why didn`t you put the tail gate down, to load that big item,surely it would have been easier.

  • @E-hab

    @E-hab

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it's broken

  • @TPLeatherworks
    @TPLeatherworks7 ай бұрын

    Are cones really necessary for 1 minute of loading? Lol

  • @johndferfr8450
    @johndferfr8450 Жыл бұрын

    Is there any type of refrigerant or coolant you are allowed to vent out?

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to my knowledge, no

  • @bellwethertrucking3650
    @bellwethertrucking3650 Жыл бұрын

    Those chairs are what we'd call, "roached out". Unless you have the skills to reupholster them.

  • @johnhubbard6262
    @johnhubbard6262 Жыл бұрын

    Oh to be young again and lift things the hard way. Load those long heavy items with the tailgate down then lever them up from the back to raise the tailgate. You will be lifting only part of the weight at any given time instead of all of it.

  • @E-hab

    @E-hab

    Жыл бұрын

    I think the tailgate is not working

  • @martinebangs6520
    @martinebangs6520 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel, I noticed you're Canadian by the money colours. I am in Ontario, where are you at ...Take care...

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh hi there, glad you found me! I’m out in Calgary. Big city by my standards but tiny compared to what’s around you haha!

  • @martinebangs6520

    @martinebangs6520

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thubprint Not really, I am in northeastern Ontario, sm town in bumfuck nowhere, near North Bay, I stay away from places like Toronto, they are all crazy down there ...lol

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    @@martinebangs6520 I’ve heard that 😆 still want to visit Toronto someday but living there is probably not ever a priority for me lol

  • @E-hab

    @E-hab

    Жыл бұрын

    You guys have probably the most colorful money paper! Is it really made out of plastic?

  • @thubprint

    @thubprint

    Жыл бұрын

    @@E-hab yup! Printed plastic with a shiny holographic picture in a clear window. The only problem is when they crack in the extreme cold haha

  • @digitalbowser
    @digitalbowser Жыл бұрын

    Those pylons cracked me up

  • @AmaBossBeYourOwnBoss
    @AmaBossBeYourOwnBoss8 ай бұрын

    So many adds

  • @cj1613
    @cj1613 Жыл бұрын

    drop tht tail gate my god...

  • @Jack_of_1_Trade
    @Jack_of_1_Trade Жыл бұрын

    So what happened to your truck?? What happened to the funds??

  • @franciscavallone124
    @franciscavallone124 Жыл бұрын

    JUST TAKE A SCREW DRIVER AND CROSS THE ENDS OF THE CAPASITOR.

  • @sirdrinkwater6394
    @sirdrinkwater6394 Жыл бұрын

    Snowboard bindings are replaceable.