Copper King Shreds $11,000 Worth Of Copper Wire

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  • @bethschweikert9743
    @bethschweikert9743 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I love watching your videos. Im a 63 year old grandma that raised my daughter scrapping. I gave the iron to other guys but my favorite were copper,brass, aluminum and stainless. I watch you from my home hooked to my oxygen line and in my mind im working along side of you. I sure miss it. Thank you.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thanks for watching, Glad you enjoy the videos. God bless you and your family.

    • @bethschweikert9743
      @bethschweikert9743 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ProjectShopFl thank you.

    • @streetcopper1151
      @streetcopper1151 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bethschweikert9743god bless ya 👊🏻

    • @DuncanPietersma
      @DuncanPietersma ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This was such a sweet comment, i wish you the best mam!

    • @natewoi4119
      @natewoi4119 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      is it safe to say the metals caused you to be on oxygen ?

  • @ScrappingIrish
    @ScrappingIrish 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow all that lovely copper

  • @robertlivingstone3947
    @robertlivingstone3947 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    great looking copper great job i ben stipping copper to great video

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's awesome, Hope you make good money on your copper. 👊

  • @markrice3502
    @markrice3502 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    man that was alot of copper just glad you had help agin great video so keep the faith and god bless

  • @Verddukt
    @Verddukt ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i love the shotgun sitting on the stool at 3:47

  • @copperkingrecycling634
    @copperkingrecycling634 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That copper king just eats it up all day long, nicely done, sir.

  • @EWasteJILL
    @EWasteJILL ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG! Soooooooo DRY! Poor trailer axle. My condolences. 😊 It led a good life and served you well.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂 It's totally my fault.

  • @scrapitjc
    @scrapitjc ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome job, great cash in all around. Keep doing it

  • @CatmanToxoplasmosis
    @CatmanToxoplasmosis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fantastic video

  • @Justjimmy127
    @Justjimmy127 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    These people can hate all they want, I’ve been watching you since last Christmas and as a scrapper myself I understand your videos and you’re an inspiration to me dude, I still don’t know your name but please keep working hard! Mad love from Michigan

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks I appreciate that and my name is Derek. 👊👍

    • @lorand-edmondiszlai9416
      @lorand-edmondiszlai9416 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Who hate him? I think that people who hate radomly are some time wasters... Shoutout from Romania ;)

    • @easton_F350
      @easton_F350 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ProjectShopFlyou just seem like a Derek I don’t know why 😂😂

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@easton_F350 😂

    • @pvandewyngaerde
      @pvandewyngaerde ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Derek, Derec Thor.

  • @silverlicious2086
    @silverlicious2086 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    $40k worth of cash flow is no joke. Nice job man! Long live The Copper King!

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Been itching to do a not the live maybe later this week I will keep you posted. 👊

    • @silverlicious2086
      @silverlicious2086 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍💪

  • @rockman531
    @rockman531 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Derek, Great video! Saw your trailer axle bearing disaster at the end - make sure to update us in your next video! Thumbs up! Stay safe! Jim

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, I will be making a hole video on repairing and going over the rest of the trailer.

  • @sionetohale7727
    @sionetohale7727 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always look forward to the bonus footage at the end. Hope you sorted out your trailer 😊

  • @CatmanToxoplasmosis
    @CatmanToxoplasmosis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Definitely need some TLC on that wire strippet and a more powerful motor on your hydrolic jaw cutters

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for the suggestion

  • @John-zi4ii
    @John-zi4ii ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow !, awesome ! 😊

  • @Ljokerz
    @Ljokerz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would absolutly love to strip that cable :3 i like striping wires

  • @Alrik.
    @Alrik. ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your last few videos all started with "today we've got a giant pile of copper to process here at Project Shop", and I think that's beautiful 🤣

    • @bbbruh8809
      @bbbruh8809 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very iconic for this channel, where else can you see so much copper on video except in scrapyard

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! 👊

  • @AquanautSt1
    @AquanautSt1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro you really found a nitch for yourself , awesome to see it ! 👍

  • @DeanG55
    @DeanG55 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Steve needs some eye protection around that wire extruder. That copper wire will mess you up quite easily!!

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Also needs body gear. lol

  • @GeorgeRichardson-cv4xz
    @GeorgeRichardson-cv4xz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Liked your video and your thoughts keep them coming.

  • @shannonjanes2434
    @shannonjanes2434 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a Full Send. Donuts ain't got nothing on that. From now That's how you do it!

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂 Thanks

    • @shannonjanes2434
      @shannonjanes2434 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @ProjectShopFl small idea! Mike the scavenger could possibly be a competition in the making!

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shannonjanes2434What kind of competition

    • @shannonjanes2434
      @shannonjanes2434 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ProjectShopFl like a end of the month weigh in. Shredder copper, use weight tickets to determine the winner

  • @25vrd48
    @25vrd48 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You've got great connections with the people you buy from and work your butt off stripping and packing in containers . That big wire is heavy and hard to handle , getting stuck by the splinters isn't fun and your subject to get infections from chemicals in the different products you deal in . Great pay days and when you buy a load that can go directly to the scrap yard and make several hundred dollars to transport is awesome . It's all about the time and money that you reap in profit . Keep up the hard work , but the harder you work now will wear your body out and you'll have hell when you get older . I know that all too well as I've worked hard all my life and it has caught up with me and my body can't take it anymore . Plan on slowing down now . Great videos .

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the advice, I am hoping by next year I will have a few things in place that will make my life so much easier

    • @incredible5587
      @incredible5587 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No joke on how much it wears on your body, i was a roofer for most all of my life. Still partially own the company. I started as a laborer picking up shingles ( not as hard as people think but still hard on the body over time, i say this cause people are always worried about how hard cleaning up will be but end up always saying that was not so bad) then worked my way up and started a company when i was in my 20's with my cousin. Now we do just commercial roofing. I try every way possible to save my workers backs, get a loader with a bucket, Lull (we built a wooden dumpster that attaches to any lull and 2nds as a platform), or something of the sort for them to use on large jobs and drive to the dumpster and the power ladder is key for getting stuff up quick if we cant use a crane. I still partially own but i started my own antique tool selling and been doing super well with that the past 5 or 6 years now and was something i was always into and doing on the side for fun. there is really good money in it, as people collect and people use them still. A Stanley plane from the 20's is 100x times better than a brand new Stanley of the same model. I sell other stuff as well, Antique tools and parts, same with old clocks and radios. i also pick up other stuff that i can profit on. but the best thing i ever did was get away from the hard work. someone has to do it though, but you dont realize the pain and wear and tear till later in life. Enough of me rambling, nice to see another older person telling it how it is.

  • @larrylong6268
    @larrylong6268 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hollywood called, they have a part for your hydraulic claw in the next Godzilla movie.

  • @SuperBongface
    @SuperBongface ปีที่แล้ว +2

    should make a CVT and a belt on that old thing...or before that, a chain breaker and some motorcycle chain for backup JIC ;)

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a CV drive for it it will be part of the next wave of mods.

  • @streetcopper1151
    @streetcopper1151 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that machine 👊🏻

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, Me too.! lol

    • @streetcopper1151
      @streetcopper1151 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ProjectShopFl showing the guys in the break room this video.. they all want to be scrapers now 🤣I told em there’s a little more Involved 🤣👊🏻

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@streetcopper1151 😂😂😂 It's not as easy as I make it look. lol

    • @streetcopper1151
      @streetcopper1151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ProjectShopFl 🤣

  • @brucewright5061
    @brucewright5061 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    FYI: You had a call out from Okie Scrapper earlier this week. That box you were working from worked nicely as a table. Have you considered putting your wire onto a table pre-shredding? You would not need to bend over so much. Maybe mounted on castors so that you can wheel it from your trailer to the copper king?

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, I am working on a fork lift so it will help me in all my work.

  • @kurtremislettmyr7108
    @kurtremislettmyr7108 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see you have your security hardware at hands reach😎

  • @DanPeterka-w9f
    @DanPeterka-w9f 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Where did you get your copper King? and how much was it? I tried to find it online but I had no luck.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I got it used for 250 in pieces and missing parts.

  • @johnnorris1227
    @johnnorris1227 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Do you have any recommendations for a wire stripper that will strip UF wire? I build piers for a living and all old ones we tear out are wired with either UF or THHN in conduit and I collect it all so I got alot and I mean alot of both types.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not sure what either of those wires are, but a small granulator might be your best bet. My stripper will strip just about anything so maybe look for one lime that.

  • @JaebertonSantos
    @JaebertonSantos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      👊👊👊👊👊👊👊

  • @iffy9776
    @iffy9776 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video. I tell you I have a great idea for a wire stripping machine. Ideal for stripping thin wire my idea. The copper granulator is a great idea but on a large scale.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what's the idea? lol

    • @iffy9776
      @iffy9776 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @ProjectShopFl I find stripping the thinner gauge wire with stripping machine the wire slipping of to one side or the other away from the blade. It's okay when you have the thicker gauge you have. My idea is to prevent the slipping of the wire from the blade.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@iffy9776 I have a few ideas to prevent this as well I winder if our ideas are similar. The main problem with this machine is the rollers move from side to side too much so I have to start there then make a better infeed setup.

  • @JaebertonSantos
    @JaebertonSantos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊

  • @ericmoe63
    @ericmoe63 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You could go through that coil like butter with a portable bandsaw

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Possibly but I don't have one.

  • @dimbag1
    @dimbag1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Time to get a big TEX Brother. Keep stripping.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know I'm looking off a goose neck trailer. 👍

  • @vernfisher7911
    @vernfisher7911 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    where do you get wire like that

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Electrical contractors.

  • @vernfisher7911
    @vernfisher7911 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    where did you get a machine like that to strip big wire like that

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I got it used but you can but them online

  • @ВладимирЮхновец-к1б
    @ВладимирЮхновец-к1б 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Спасибо большое за хорошие видео. Всего вам хорошего и удачи.

  • @Whochangedmyname479
    @Whochangedmyname479 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would heating the cable before hand help with stripping it

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It does, i't helps to set it in the sun for a while

  • @Jon-zr5om
    @Jon-zr5om 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Does the insulation recycle or does that go to the trash ?

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I send it to the trash.

  • @johndaley9188
    @johndaley9188 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What happened to the minime jaws? Bolts broke, then it started leaking badly. It seemed to be powerful and fast.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I love that thing. but it had a few issues. The bolt broke, It leaks and worst of all since it is single acting and only spring returned it got jammed easily

  • @barryrankin587
    @barryrankin587 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Derek, you might have answered this in another video, but what do you do with all the insulation?
    You need a chipper/shredder to condense all that stuff. Lol.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I send it to the local dump.

  • @ReceivingATL
    @ReceivingATL 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The place i work for today's price is 3.60 for cu bb. Forest park, ga

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow! Thats a great piece.

  • @crainjohn86
    @crainjohn86 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was just wondering, where do you find all that scrap at? Do you have connections with contractors to get their scraps or something?

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I buy it from electrical contractors.

  • @murlbailer3755
    @murlbailer3755 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When did you discover that the Jaws of Life would be just what you needed? 🐎✌️

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      When I was licking on eBay for hydraulic cable cutters and retired Jaws kept coming up so I gave it a try. It will also cut just about any material so for scrapping it seemed like a good fit.

  • @kingBobdabuilder
    @kingBobdabuilder ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Did anyone else notice the shotgun on the stool? What are you prepared for?

    • @janielunday5012
      @janielunday5012 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There are zombies with a fentanyl habit wondering the neighborhood

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's part of my PPE "Personal Protection Equipment" to keep me safe from anyone that has the dumb idea that I will be an easy victim.

    • @betwhatyougot
      @betwhatyougot ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is Florida Duhhh!

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@janielunday5012 😂😂😂

    • @cuscrapping
      @cuscrapping ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Reminds me of the cop that pulled over an 83 year old lady for speeding. As he approached, she informed him that she was a CCW license holder and showed him the .38 she had in her purse. The officer let her off with a warning, but before he left he asked, "Lady, what are you so afraid of that you carry a .38 in your purse?" She just looked at him and smiled and said, "Not a damn thing, officer!!" LOL!!!

  • @stangiles2001
    @stangiles2001 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You had me at butt connector

  • @dennyhameren6818
    @dennyhameren6818 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Long time lurker, you are doing great for yourself, Steve is a hard worker, hope you give him some extra "copper" when the year is ending;-)
    Derek last few vids i see your guns more and more, why is that? as a Europe guy i find it kinda wierd to see on a copper channel.
    Gl next few weeks, you got some work to do🙂

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks, I have always had the guns on the channel but the last year I was going through some stuff with the courts and a cop that stole some guns from me, So I kept it low key. But the main reason is in the past I've had a few fans show up at my shop uninvited, If a fan can find me so can some one with bad intentions, Its just a subtle reminder that it's not going to be a easy lick for a thief. I am putting out to the world that I am handling a lot of copper & cash so I want to make it clear don't try me. lol

    • @silverlicious2086
      @silverlicious2086 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ProjectShopFl I totally agree with the personal protection, especially with the internet exposure. When you're dealing with valuable metal and cash, you can never be too careful. Be nice to have a shop dog on duty for late night work. A Dobermann Pinscher would deter lots of people. Haha

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@silverlicious2086 Before I had a TH-cam channel I had 3 big Pitbulls, No one came near my shop. lol

    • @silverlicious2086
      @silverlicious2086 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ProjectShopFl Haha. Mans best friend.

    • @joeydobbs341
      @joeydobbs341 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You said easy lick..I love it…I see that no matter where you are, the place you grew up still shows up sometimes..lol..good shit..PS fyi..I’m like 3 weeks away from settin you up on a pod if your down..next week I’ll send you my set up and let’s start figuring out to get it done!!

  • @rayfalcon777
    @rayfalcon777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where did you get your stripping machine from what model is it?

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got it used from a customer of mine and it does not have a name plate or model #

    • @rayfalcon777
      @rayfalcon777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ProjectShopFl oh okay thank you so much for your quick reply and your help

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rayfalcon777 You can find similar ones online, look for blue rock or copper mine.

    • @rayfalcon777
      @rayfalcon777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ProjectShopFl awesome

  • @chicolorenger1998
    @chicolorenger1998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your helper does NOT have glasses on ! chico Detroit...If I was ATTACHED TO OSCIA,YOUR SHOP WOULD HAVE A RESPEATOR,EAR PLUGS AND A HARD HAT WITH GOOGLES ON IF HE BICKERS ABOUT IT !

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      I will make sure he has the proper PPE in the future.

  • @ThaMazda
    @ThaMazda ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you do with all the insulation after you strip the wire?

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Take it to the local dump and they sort it.

  • @billa9298
    @billa9298 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was just curious as to what do you do with all of that plastic after you strip it

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      Send it to the local dump then they sort it

  • @scrapyardprospecting3855
    @scrapyardprospecting3855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol kinda funny. The copper king was a relative of mine his name was Marcus Dailey. He is and was the copper king.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't blame to be the copper king, I came my processing table with the 2 hydraulic transformer presses and the 2 wire strippers is the copper king.

  • @janfromdenmark
    @janfromdenmark ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi from Denmark 🇩🇰

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello, Thanks for watching 👊👍

  • @kyronwagner9015
    @kyronwagner9015 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you do with all the insolation?

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      Send it to the local dump and they sort it.

  • @VAisForGrowers
    @VAisForGrowers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you make that thing that's stripping the wire? I mean Jesus that's awesome man. I used to do HVAC and would save all the old units and brake them down and made some good side cash

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought it used then modified it

  • @bigcountryscrapper6885
    @bigcountryscrapper6885 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video bro i only dream about getting ur kinda copper

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, keep putting out the energy and it will come to you.

  • @troystandefer2194
    @troystandefer2194 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Y'all should wear eye protection. I am worried about the gentleman loading the box, he could get hit in the eye. Great videos though, very soothing.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right thanks for the suggestion

  • @brentjenkinsdesigns
    @brentjenkinsdesigns ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey brother. If you don't mind me asking... Do you give your customers #1 insulated wire prices or maybe #1 copper prices? Therefore only earning your profit by stripping to bare bright (bright n shiny)?

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      I usually pay .20 less than I get for all copper. But sometimes with the big wire to get the job I will pay more and check local markets to stay competitive

  • @hollerzest1998
    @hollerzest1998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanna do this for a job man how would I get into something like this

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      Start buying copper from electrical contractors.

  • @CathyInBlue
    @CathyInBlue ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like you can just remove a link from that chain.

  • @shahas9261
    @shahas9261 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should be at arm's length Keep your hand

  • @andrewlocke4609
    @andrewlocke4609 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    havyou not thought about with the thin stuff melting it down an pouring it in to ingots

  • @ozcansanl343
    @ozcansanl343 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Türkey selamlar kadar kabloyu nerden buluyorsunuz

  • @JosueRivera-f7j
    @JosueRivera-f7j ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do I buy wire like this ?

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      Contact electrical contractors

  • @incredible5587
    @incredible5587 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    why would they not save that expensive wire and sell it to you? Cause they dont own the wire, they just work for a company and figure its best to just keep it for scrap. that wire is long and can be used. My workers do this sometimes with the extra stuff from out copper roofs. Those workers dont work for me anymore. I let them keep the scrap but i have caught them scrapping 10 pieces of 10 foot Zinc coated copper drip edge. like a 1000 bucks for my cost and they probably got a 100 bucks from it or less.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      First I always deal with the owners of the company and the wire is usually leftover or have been pulled out from a demo job and can not be re pulled on an inspected job. Also sometimes the wise is new and got damaged being pulled in and fails inspection.

    • @incredible5587
      @incredible5587 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ProjectShopFl I dont want to sound like your buying stolen copper, your posting on TH-cam. Its jut a sad fact so much good stuff gets recycled cause of people selling leftovers and stuff like that. even owners of companies. if they charged the customer for 100 feet but used 80 and then goes onto selling the 20 feet as scrap cause they dont want to return money to the customer for material not used., they make money of the the copper then the scrap to make more. if they were to save or return a customers paid material it would cost them money out there pocket. well not really it would just be more honest, they dont loose a dime besides the markup and scrap cost. I see it often, we do jobs for a larger companies and they order the material and sometimes we are left with materials and he always tells us to get rid of it or take it off the job cause of that reason of refunding the buyer. am always at the scrap yard and i hear the stories cops are there just about everyday looking for stolen wire. keep up the good work. seems to have been worse 10 years ago.

  • @GeorgeRichardson-cv4xz
    @GeorgeRichardson-cv4xz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should be thinking about patents for your upgrades so no one can use or steal!?

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the suggestion. I might when I build my own machine.

  • @inthemorrows
    @inthemorrows ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where has Steve been lately?

  • @scottm344
    @scottm344 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You def make it look easy bud, but i know its a lot of work. Back when i was into scrapping i had 2 guys working for me and some of the jobs we got even tho the pay was def more then actually punchibg the clock for the man the amount of time and work that went into them was crazy. Plus having people work for you is totally different then working for a company. For me it was stressful cause i wanted my guys to make a steady weekly income abd with scrapping that sometimes just isnt the case.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is part time so finding help is always an issue for me. Years ago I had 5 people working for me, the stress for me came from unreliable workers, unskilled, or drug & drinking problems. I could not keep with all my customers so I fired everyone and only take on the work I can handle myself. Sometimes The hours are crazy but I don't think could never work for someone again.

    • @lorand-edmondiszlai9416
      @lorand-edmondiszlai9416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@ProjectShopFl never say never, you can have some great offers starting from this channel, it's very hard to have times for your great projects when you are a one men team, so you never know when a good oportunity will come.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lorand-edmondiszlai9416 Thanks I will always keep an open mind buy a 9-5 is not something I want ever again. lol

  • @dennishinkle5010
    @dennishinkle5010 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Spindle is broke on the trailer.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I cut it off and was gonna weld a new one on but I'm thinking of just getting a new axel

  • @the_blue_gamer
    @the_blue_gamer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you ever thought of improving your jaws or improving the hydroponics on your jaws? And cheers on your water. I've been drinking some heavily watered down lemonade lately. I don't know why. Just had a craving for it lately. Cheers 🍻

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      I need a bigger set of jaws rated for 10,000 psi and ones that have a hook on the jaw so the blades don't try and speed apart.

  • @bryanjase6930
    @bryanjase6930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish I could conework for you to buy me a truck to haul cars

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately this is only part time

  • @nunyabuziness8421
    @nunyabuziness8421 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bet your electric bill is a lot

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lucky for me it's included in the rent. Now the rent is another story. lol

  • @danielcarter7657
    @danielcarter7657 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need to start melting your own into bullion for a premium

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would like to melt the copper but It's not gonna be worth more at the scrap yard.

    • @danielcarter7657
      @danielcarter7657 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ProjectShopFl sell as a bar for double or better than scrap

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danielcarter7657 To who? Sell it on line?

    • @danielcarter7657
      @danielcarter7657 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ProjectShopFl yup , eBay , Etsy , marketplace wherever

    • @danielcarter7657
      @danielcarter7657 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ProjectShopFl 1lb bars usually go for $20

  • @kingtut5923
    @kingtut5923 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry Bud never tell anyone how much you made .....

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tip.

    • @silverlicious2086
      @silverlicious2086 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's what makes this channel fun to watch. Everybody wants to see the results of hard work.

  • @robertmann7277
    @robertmann7277 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since the machine is the " Copper King ", are you the " Copper Serf " ?

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      No, just a redneck with some toys.

  • @jamiemorgan4146
    @jamiemorgan4146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you’re making so much money, why don’t you use AC in Miami??? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't make a lot of money because this is part time work. But I do have some AC units I will be hooking up in the future.

  • @charlesyates6687
    @charlesyates6687 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need to get a casé of gatoraid tour helper looks like he's wet from head to toe with sweat . There has to be someone that wants that insolation vinal in west palmer somewhere . Ask your salvage yard they may have buyers for it

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been looking for years for a buyer that will take the insulation

  • @mountdesertrock
    @mountdesertrock ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you do most of your business in cash?

    • @billa9298
      @billa9298 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes it gets paid in cash sometimes a check

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes

  • @GeorgeRichardson-cv4xz
    @GeorgeRichardson-cv4xz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the difference is Pakistan or India lol🤔

  • @ricardboswell7490
    @ricardboswell7490 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too bad there's not a chemical. You can soak the water and it gets rid of the coat.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably would take a while to dissolve the plastic and might be toxic. lol

  • @Anti-Groomer
    @Anti-Groomer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Idk....garbage picking just seems too undignified for an adult man to participate in.

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are a FN 🤡 where do you see garbage picking?

    • @janielunday5012
      @janielunday5012 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He buys his stock, refines it and sells it to a buyer. He deals in tonage. Not a dumpster diver, definitely not a street scrapper.

    • @mllarson
      @mllarson ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What is "dignified" then?

    • @ProjectShopFl
      @ProjectShopFl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@janielunday5012 Thanks, who ever that is is just a hater

    • @bbbruh8809
      @bbbruh8809 ปีที่แล้ว

      He buys his material for processing, and sells it for good money too. Something that basement dwelling loser like you wouldn't understand.
      Btw
      @Anti-Groomer what a name lol, I bet you never had laid in your life