Scrap Copper Knowledge
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- My first video on scrapyard knowledge. This video is about copper from the perspective of a scrap yard owner. The mission is to help others who want to make money by recycling metal a little more knowledgeable.
Your comment about "what are they paying me per pound" is all that maters. Before going in to the scrap yards by me, I check on line prices of the various yards. Also, I check to see what the market price is per pound.
Nice video
At last, a video straight to the point from someone who knows.
Starting a 3:20
Thank You sir for taking your time and giving us knowledge of what's categorized as #1 and #2 copper. Detailed and to the point.
No non-sense and to the point is your approach. Good sense of humor, good presentation, and good speaking skills. I learned something new and valuable. This was a good video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, time, and energy.
Nestor, Thank you for the kind words! I hope to start making some more I just need to find the time!
It's refreshing to get advice from an actual scrap yard owner. As a new scrapper it's greatly informational. It's THE BEST explanation of the different types of copper I have seen in my short career as a scrapper.
Bob, thank you for your comments! If you ever have a question about scrapping metal feel free to ask. Thank you for watching!
Is there any easy way, outside of buying one of those big machines scrap yards use, to quickly separate the copper tubing from radiators?
Bob, this was a really great question because I had to test it out and it's actually something I've never done before. I made a video this morning to try and answer your question. Hope it helps, and thanks for asking! Here is the link th-cam.com/video/u9icXEHLH3g/w-d-xo.html.
You answered one question no one could....You are great!!!!!!!
Thanks, I wanted to give you an answer quicker, but I wanted to get the video up first!
So much respect for this man's transparency!!!
I Absolutely agree. I sometimes dont trust my scrapyard. I just get the feeling that if they could they would rip me off. I'm super careful about selling my scrap.
You're a great help!it's good coming from a scrap yard owners perspective because not many people know the difference between the different grades.thanks for the great information.a few things you stated I really didn't know.thanks a lot!👍
Sir, this is one of the more informative videos I've seen yet on TH-cam. I appreciate your sincerity especially in that you are in the scrap yard business. Excellent video. RIght to the point, good sense of humor and factual. Please keep the videos coming.
I did like your video, thanks for getting to the point. I know I spend more time on my material than is cost effective, but you "nailed it" when you mentioned it being therapeutic, I like sitting in my shop and breaking material down. Even my non-sorted steel is cleaner than most that arrives at my scrapyard. I sell year around regardless of price. The owner has paid me a bit better at times than what "his call in" quotes were. He made the comment to me that he hates using "old money" to pay his help and maintain equipment when times are lean. He thanked me for hauling regularly during those times. Building a good report with your scrapyard is very important also. I just enjoy the whole process and helping clean up the world a little.
Everything already said. I agree with every single positive point every commenter has said - all has been captured. I loved it and I'm going to now look and see what else you got thank you very much!!
I'm a newbie to scrapping copper, and I have fallen in love with it, so this video helps a lot. Thanks dude!
I haven't made it past the introduction, and I already like your approach of getting to the point. So many people on youtube waste my time, and some never even get to the point.
Nestor, I couldn't agree more! I don't want to watch a guy ride around in his truck for ten minutes!
Thanks for posting this Hunter, you are doing the general public a service.
Its great to finally watch a video from the yards prospective . your knowledge is second to none . keep the vids coming . thank you bracken recycling .
Aimee, you're welcome! And thank you for the kind words! I just added a new video so please check it out and I will try my hardest to keep em' coming!
Thanks. This really helped me better understand how to divide my copper as well as giving me the perspective of the salvage yard.
Im glad this video rocked up on my suggestions list!
Great video brother! Straight to the point with no run around. Awesome information, keep them coming!
Thank you for information. Really key points for us hobbyist scrappers. Look fwd to the other metals videos
Hey great video, and its just what ive been looking for, someone who doesn't faff about on giving us valuable information on a certain subject. Even though im in England and where categories might differ to yourselves i still listened and watched your vid all the way through and true to your word it was all good info and no 5 minute trip to the scrap yard. I have now decided to search for scrap in my spare time. Thanks very much and i wish you well.
Awesome VIDEO. Very informative. I love scrapping as well been doing it for 20 years, keep making videos. Thank you.
Thank you, Scrap King! I'll have more coming soon. It has been a very busy month, but I don't want to keep viewers waiting so as soon as I can, I'll be uploading more!
Love your straightforwardness
I’m from Victoria Texas, I have been scrapping a couple years and I finally understand a lot more from your video. Idk if because I’m female but they aren’t really friendly at my scrap yard so I don’t like to ask questions! I’m am to impatient to watch videos so I give your video a thumbs up
Thank you for the info. That helped me with a few things that I was wondering about.
This was really helpful, thank you - as you said, there's a lot out there, but it generally comes down to people just throwing whatever terms their scrapyard uses without getting into what those mean.
Great video - very informative. Thanks for taking the time to prepare it.
Thank you Brian!
I scrap as a hobby. It's like a treasure hunt that can earn you some cash. Instead of shopping scrap prices all over town, I deal with one yard. They are honest, consistent, and they pay a fair price. But that's just my 2 copper cents worth. I like your videos. This is good info. I didn't know that painted copper is #2. Thanks for posting. North Texas here.
I'm getting ready to start my scraping career lol!! Great Video Informative and to the point!! Thank You!!
Thank you Driller!
very informative video. Thanks
Good video...I have gained knowledge of scrapping from it...Now it's a beer or two and scrapping time.
Very cool. Honest and down to earth. Well done. Do more!
Hey Hunter --- its time to get back to making more videos, great job thanks
Well done on you're first video, I'm in Australia and I just started scrapping and that was very help full thanks and funny. Be safe
Short, sweet, 2 the point, and I learned a few things. Excellent video, A++. Thank you so much, your work is greatly appreciated.
Thank you, and I really appreciate the comment!
You’re awesome man! Thanks for doing what you do! I’m in SA and bringing everything to you for now on.
Thank you for the best copper video
Very informative thanks. I’m new to this and don’t want to waist any time
Thank you Mr Hunner for the info, my respect for you Sir
Nice video my scrap brother.
thank you. I'm new to scrapping & hate those videos that waste time. I learned alot from this vid, you're right to the point & great sense of humor. Im subscribing.
That was the best episode of Bill Nye I've ever seen.
Thanks, Brad!
+Bracken Recycling i will agree to a extent on what you said but lets face it. there is scrap guys out there who don't know their head from their butt. and on more then 1 occasion i have witnessed a scrapyard rip someone off. the best advice i can give ppl is to ask your friends about the reputation of a scrapyard before you visit them. i once was buying lead from a yard and the scrapyard guys were trying to push some ($0.80per lb) stripped lead insulation from copper rods on me that had seen better days. i noticed some darkened commercial lead ingots laying in a crate and asked about them. thier response was you dont want that its old junk lead. i asked them a price and they told me 0.35 per lb. needless to say i bought all 1,400 lbs of the ingots they had. these weren't bad ppl they just didn't know what they had and i always enjoyed business with them. in my area there was 6 main scrap yards i dealt with. 1 of these in particular if i was selling copper during those wonderful +$3 days i would tell them i already weighed it and if it wasn't within 5 lbs i was loading it back up. i never had a problem with them but i have seen them take advantage of ppl who don't know the business.
Awesome video bro, keep it up.
Hahaha! I think you may have missed your calling as a comedian. Thanks for the pointers. Very informative. Great channel!
Thank you Paul!
@@brackenrecycling9505 You have to have a sense of humor in your business Im sure :)
Here in Spokane scrap yards tend to be user friendly but you answered a question I never think to ask. Thanks.
You're welcome Don! Glad you found something that might help you out!
This was a very entertaining video. Keep up the good work, you are a natural in front of the tube.
Making my first run to the scrap yard tomorrow. Appreciate this!
Thank you for sharing useful information to help your community!🙏🏻
Thank you sir great video you really did help me a lot please keep it up. Look forward to your next video.
Thank you, glad it could help!
Been casual scrapping for years and everytime I go to a scrapyard I think how great it would be if they offered a course a few times a year in scrapping, theirs so much alot of us miss out there from just pure lack of knowledge. Id make more money the scrap yard would make more money and I guess we might even keep some good recycling out of the dump. I love this video wish it was around 20 years ago.
They wouldn't have seminars or class because they will lose out on too much dough
That’s dope man. Thanks. Good looking out
Very useful info thank you for the video
Great info! You kinda remind me of the voice on Wreck it Ralph....not a bad thing. Way to had humor to it!
That is a compliment! I love Wreck it Ralph! It is the one animated movie my kids can watch over and over and I still enjoy it!
Great video! I greatly appreciate it.
You Rock Beard Boss . thank you for the time taken to make this for us .
You're welcome Daniel! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for being honest. And explaining grading. I found I get a better price if I stock pile copper and aluminum and sort it. Then make a run with those metals, instead of bringing in 10 pds at a time.
Meno, you're welcome. The way you sell it is exactly how I would do it if I were selling to a scrapyard. Thank you for sharing!
Great video! Thank you
Great video, you seem like a really honest guy.
Thank you, I try my best!
Great information thanks Hunter! /cheers Scrapbongo
Good video and i appreciate your imput and the clarification from someone who understands scraping. I had to subscribe i look forward viewing other vids. Im a newbie technically im a Handyman who scraps on the side. So learning about scraping is very interesting to me as i also repair items if i can to make extra cash...theres always a bill to pay..thx for the vid!
Thank you. Very informative.
You're welcome Darro! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thanks...
First time I took in copper scrap he gave me clean brass prices because I didn't clean it!! Thanks for the vid
Excellent and informative video. And you is much with the funny. Wish I lived in your area so I could do business with you.
great video as always
Great video hope you do more..
Hi, thank you for making these videos. I've learned a lot from them.
All the scrap yards in my area a like some out of Mad Max movie. Total chaos. Loud.
People don't speak any english so you can't ask questions. They just make you dump everything on a scale, touch stuff with magnets. Print a receipt.
The cashiers are behind blacked out plexiglass. You can't see or talk to them.
Here’s my question.
For many reasons, I have a lot of broken appliances around me. I was thinking of cutting of the power cables, pull the brass plugs out.
I also get a lot of left over “lamp cable”, basically the same as power cables on cheap appliances. I use them at work. We do art installations.
Also xmas lights.
I was thinking of just dumping power cords into a 5 gallon bucket, when it fills up, take it to the scrap yard.
Hope to make enough $ to get Chinese take out, and not have all those power cables go to a landfill.
Do you get people coming in with stuff like that?
Just what I have been looking for, someone to learn from. Thanks mate great video
Very informative. Thanks man.
Thank you Enzo!
Great vid, very informative and entertaining. I appreciate it.
Thank you!
Top video mate!
(started watching video) .. . Oh NICE !!! [time passes] ... Yep !!! This seems a logical summary ? Thank You !!!
Thank you Shane!
Nice video bro, I have moved to UAE and just got into this business here with my friend. ..thank you. ..already subscribed
Thank you, I hope to make many more. Always feel free to ask questions and I will try to answer the best I can! I will apologize now for my response time now, I try and respond any chance I get free time!
Thanks for that video mate, big help, you've made me more aware, keep doing vids man your good
Thank you so much!
Education made simple, I'm from England, man, and I don't know what to say, but scrap stops me from starving,
I just subscribed to your channel because you give real advise on copper.
Best video ever. The Copper Commando approves. Knife hands, real fast.
-best wishes, John Green
Well done! Much appreciated!
Thanks for your integrity
THANK GOD! I've found a video that tells me what I need to know🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉
Great video, Here have a like and a sub from the uk
Very nice video..
Thank you, Dwayne!
Thank u man 4 real. Awesome job.
Would love to see more of your vids, keep it up man you'll get up there just by throwing in that info people seem to skim over or altogether just don't mention.
I'm building my own forge right now and was curious about the copper I had and why some seemed different than others. Some is red, some looks like brass or blonde hair, and then there's that good ol' copper color beauty.
Good video man! 👏
Great video, thanks.
Great video.
Loved the video straight and to the point also your fly was unzipped lol thanks for the info
Great video! Very informative.
Calm Clam, thanks for the words of encouragement!
@@brackenrecycling9505 Congrats on your youtube success, this video blew up!
Lol you're awesome dude, thanks for making the video
Interesting information mate. For me I would just melt it to make bars.
Thanks for the video makes a lot of sense as for me I probably take a lot more time cleaning copper than I should. I would like to know where would be a good place to start looking for copper?
Very informative 👍👍
Nice video! Added to Playlist ! Thanks !
Thank you so much! Hope to have more coming soon!
Thank you so much that really help me out big-time you answered just about every question I had in this video keep making videos bro there's a lot of people out here that scrap. Stay safe and god bless
Great video pal
very helpful video thank you.
Quick and to the point very helpful thank you
Thank you Justin!
Good information and likeable character. Keep it up
GREAT PERSPECTIVE!
good vids bro, especially the knife hands but seriously good info and no truck rides and no screw removal, I like it.
Dan, thanks! I'm glad you like it!
As a buyer in a scrap yard theirs some educational aspects of this video. That copper breakage piece he showed though is worth cutting all that garbage off.
Thank you! Very helpful!
Tanx for nice video
Good facts man answers some questions I always I had.
Thanks