Dumpster Diving, Getting Distracted by Better Scrap Hauls!

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2022
  • Went out planning on doing a full day dumpster diving, but ended up chasing down some scrap pickups from friends who called us in! Still found some great dumpster scores of course, and always super grateful for the help. There were some materials to take home afterwards too! There are plans for this stuff, mwua ha ha!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 112

  • @bigjames2379
    @bigjames2379 Рік тому +10

    I work in the door industry. A lot of the hinges that you find on doors are steel, but certain models are brass. It doesn't matter what the finish is it can still be brass.

  • @TheUltimateRecycler
    @TheUltimateRecycler Рік тому +4

    Those rails you put on the truck ages ago have sure helped with loads like this! Well done Thub! 😊

  • @Paul-rx2ov
    @Paul-rx2ov Рік тому +3

    scrap was at 140 a ton but haven't checked in months

  • @Donna-vs2iq
    @Donna-vs2iq Рік тому +10

    You are one of my favorites, Thub. You explain things as you work: categories and the type of metal/steel/tin etc. That is really appreciated. Plus, you are genuine! Oh, and maybe stop jumping off your truck bed? It hurts my knees watching that.

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому +2

      😆 thanks Donna! I can’t promise not to jump out of the truck though, it makes me feel like Spider-Man!

  • @MrDosh1
    @MrDosh1 Рік тому +2

    I straighten t-post by sticking it in my trailer hitch. I imagine If I needed one bent in half I would have tried that.

    • @vincedibona4687
      @vincedibona4687 Рік тому

      I use the dumpster itself, one can find a way to bend a lot of stuff with just a little ingenuity.

  • @dreamhunter2231
    @dreamhunter2231 Рік тому +2

    You make me happy. Thanks.

  • @trench124
    @trench124 Рік тому +7

    Watching Thub , stripping cables and a couple of old T.V's while having a beer and a special herbal cigarette
    Now that's a perfect Saturday evening

  • @jrae6608
    @jrae6608 Рік тому +3

    That dumpster was stuffed, to the point of being unmanageable, good call

  • @unchained20000000
    @unchained20000000 Рік тому +5

    As Mike the scavenger would say, ya gotta be strong in this world!

  • @GameTimeKnox
    @GameTimeKnox Рік тому +1

    Man you are the bob Ross of scrapping

  • @larrybuckles5180
    @larrybuckles5180 Рік тому +3

    If I jumped off my tailgate the first thing to hit would be my feet followed by me knees but luckily my fall would stop when my face was planted on the pavement!!!!! Good haul!

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому +2

      😂 oh dear! It almost sounds like you’re speaking from experience lol

  • @danielsteward5090
    @danielsteward5090 Рік тому +1

    Those fans are worth keeping for ventilation in the warmer months.

  • @mollynakamori
    @mollynakamori Рік тому

    FUN! Keep burning those bridges as you come to 'em!. "Preciate you right back, Thubbie.

  • @lisevivier1878
    @lisevivier1878 Рік тому +2

    Wow good stuff.

  • @mikefuegmann
    @mikefuegmann Рік тому

    Don't give up, one piece at a time can move a mountain! Keep it up!!!

  • @job999
    @job999 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for your full cooperation

  • @user-qe4zw9kx9l
    @user-qe4zw9kx9l Рік тому +2

    당신은 응원합니다 영상을 잘보고있어요 오늘도 내일도 축복이오길바랍니다🇰🇷👍💖

  • @patsmith204
    @patsmith204 Рік тому +1

    I like it that you are realistic. I wish I could be like Mike heck I wish I could be like you, But being a 58 and a woman I just don't have the might I used to. I don't let it stop me. I just do what I can. Thanks for all you have taught me

  • @CMPSNPY
    @CMPSNPY Рік тому +2

    I love your videos

  • @lorrainemcdonald7332
    @lorrainemcdonald7332 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for taking us on another adventure.

  • @Paul-rx2ov
    @Paul-rx2ov Рік тому +2

    get it all

  • @0ernij0
    @0ernij0 Рік тому +6

    Dude, If you help me emigrate to the place that you are located, I could easy live in your scrap yard, help you collect various metals, break them down, and help you film this, you would't even need to pay me a dime, just a small cut of the scrap. Looks like heaven. Love your videos. I'm super happy that youtube recommended me this channel. good quality content here. keep it up

  • @SideMoneyTom
    @SideMoneyTom Рік тому +1

    I’ve watched almost every one of your videos over the last 3 weeks

  • @Devinbinballin
    @Devinbinballin Рік тому +1

    Great video I do drive a roll off truck and you would be amazed at the amount of steel we dump at the landfill

  • @joshp6061
    @joshp6061 Рік тому +1

    Nice haul of scrap 👍

  • @cdcVintage
    @cdcVintage Рік тому +3

    Hey buddy. I hope you and your family are doing well. My that is a lot of rotors LOL.

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, yours as well! And yeah, I’m always amazed at the size of the heap they stack up there. That’s even kind of small for them, it looks like they just shipped out a container.

  • @jimbowheeler178
    @jimbowheeler178 Рік тому +1

    The gray furnace had copper for the heat coils

  • @vincedibona4687
    @vincedibona4687 Рік тому +3

    Nice haul, and I think a lot of us know what it’s like to have good stuff in a skip be “unavailable” due to a few hundred pounds of stuff sitting on top of it. Thanks for another great video!

  • @garrysekelli6776
    @garrysekelli6776 Рік тому +2

    İ'm guessing that i'm the only one who thinks that trying to restore the fans would be time better spent than chopping them into their constituent parts.

  • @garyoliver9987
    @garyoliver9987 Рік тому +1

    Yeah thats what i thought thanks for the info.

  • @ruthbutler7984
    @ruthbutler7984 Рік тому +1

    Found few new scrappers from their comments on other scrappers videos. Entertaining video Thanks for sharing!

  • @bestest7239
    @bestest7239 Рік тому +1

    very cool disks

  • @ConcernedCitizenPPCA
    @ConcernedCitizenPPCA Рік тому +3

    Hey man I like your videos. I'm almost ready to start trying it myself.

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! It’s a pretty fun hobby and doesn’t really need a whole lot of tools to get into. I hope my videos can help you quickly figure out how to make the best use of your time!

  • @Ma_Deuce_338
    @Ma_Deuce_338 Рік тому +3

    Nice run! Congrats on the new forge. I have a big one and a little one... you may have hit on the just right one!

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому

      I’m pretty pleased with it! Was worried the smaller crucibles may not work very well in that big can but they seem to run great

  • @wnytrashtrucks
    @wnytrashtrucks Рік тому +1

    Those bottle bags are huge

  • @dougbright4990
    @dougbright4990 Рік тому +2

    save the plants!!!!!!!!!!

  • @danielsteward5090
    @danielsteward5090 Рік тому

    I've noticed watching other scrapper videos that most scrappers don't see the value of certain things beyond the scrap value. And most don't seem to know how to do any other job besides collecting scrap metal, and most can't identify the non ferrous from steel or iron without a magnet.

  • @billylyf6995
    @billylyf6995 Рік тому

    Got my bottle bags today love them so much can't wait to fill them thankyou so much for being you keep doing the thing ✌️🤘

  • @thatcanada
    @thatcanada Рік тому +1

    7:50 saw that coming!

  • @johnnunley8262
    @johnnunley8262 Рік тому

    Another great video, I love how you engage with your audience and you don't leave them wondering what's going on. Plus why you don't make a big deal with it you can easily tell that you enjoy doing the work. Your videos are definitely less about scrapping and our bottle picking their about Adventure and you definitely show us an adventurous time. I agree with one of your other commenters when they say you're the Bob Ross of scrapping have to fully agree, because you've often provided a calming effect on me when have been upset about something usually after having a run-in with a Karen or Kevin just wanting to cause me problems if you know what I mean. Thanks again for your wonderful videos and I hope you and yours are doing good. Can't wait for another adventure with thumb the Scrapper man, but maybe get some knee pads because us old guys whenever you jump filled-in those knees of ours haha.

  • @dewaldswanepoel2577
    @dewaldswanepoel2577 Рік тому +2

    Your my favorite youtuber Thub keep it up👍

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I’m very grateful to be here, all too happy to keep bringing the best videos I can 💙

  • @brettbretterson6062
    @brettbretterson6062 Рік тому

    Thanks for the vids dude.
    You inspire me to go work on my scrap pile...

  • @theodorelueker5057
    @theodorelueker5057 Рік тому

    Keep up the hard work.

  • @DavidGS66
    @DavidGS66 Рік тому +1

    He worried about hitting a car outside dumpster with scrap. Much more common for scrappers to not secure dumpster door & a guest of wind blows it into a car, etc.

  • @maddumass
    @maddumass Рік тому +1

    Scrap metal prices are way down where I live in the United States.

  • @livvyweimar7362
    @livvyweimar7362 Рік тому +2

    Nice haul Thub!

  • @adamdaley8090
    @adamdaley8090 Рік тому +1

    Hey Thub. Great content lately. Keep it up broski!

  • @robertbedard8239
    @robertbedard8239 Рік тому

    i would hit that dumpster again it looked like a home depot dumpster great video

  • @danielsteward5090
    @danielsteward5090 Рік тому

    Yes, there are two very big springs in the brake servo. You have to put a special bolt in it to release the spring to safely disassemble it.

  • @jerdal6825
    @jerdal6825 Рік тому

    It amazes me how peoples brains can operate so differently. Meaning there would never be a day under any circumstances where I could chuck that heavy duty shelving into a trash dumpster. I tend to be judgey against those who would. But good for the scrappers I suppose.

  • @patriciarussell7487
    @patriciarussell7487 Рік тому +2

    Do you still go do your route of picking in the cans? When I first started watching you you did that in the bottles in the cans. Now you seem to be doing more scrap. I'm sure that brings more money.

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому +4

      To be honest, I miss picking cans sometimes 😅 collecting scrap metal is often better money but I wanted to move away from cans because it felt bad knowing I was potentially taking bottle money from pickers who need it more than I do. I’ll still make time to do it for a video here and there but scrap/dumpster videos seem to do better anyhow

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому +1

      @@CovidConQuitTheCensorship I appreciate the feedback! Really, it means a lot that you took the time to let me know how you feel. I do miss the adventures, and I am aware of what you’re talking about. I’ll have some treasure hunts keeping the focus on the exploring up next. I’m sure you understand why making “clickable” or “evergreen” content serves me well over the long term, but my intention has always been to sprinkle those in rather than focus on them. Thank you for being here with me, and thanks for communicating 💙

  • @mikefuegmann
    @mikefuegmann Рік тому

    Trucks back!!!!!

  • @Ralphsleep
    @Ralphsleep Рік тому

    I just hit- Share, Copy Link Thub! Might have to get scrapping in my 84 F250

  • @ScrapFatherScrapSon
    @ScrapFatherScrapSon Рік тому

    Didn’t see you remove the little arms in the furnace that spit the natural gas out. The tips on those are brass and there are often 4-8 of them…. Very easy to recover(most of them will fit a socket)

  • @scottybeescrapped4429
    @scottybeescrapped4429 Рік тому +1

    Shred is 205 a ton here

  • @BushDogScrapper
    @BushDogScrapper Рік тому +3

    Great Finds Bro!

  • @jayr9810
    @jayr9810 Рік тому +1

    You took the time to pull the blower motors to strip later for copper but skipped the inducer motors and wire out of the furnace assemblies? Maybe #2 insulated and copper bearing motors not paying much in your area?

  • @mayfieldmetalrecycling7012
    @mayfieldmetalrecycling7012 Рік тому

    Have you thought of putting some eye hooks through your walls to attach your tie downs? I have two in the front on both side (one low and one high), two more spaced out down the side and two on the back. They are a game changer for being about to secure stuff standing up like water heaters

  • @garyoliver9987
    @garyoliver9987 Рік тому +2

    And before i forget what about circuit boards can they be recycled?

  • @BOOT
    @BOOT Рік тому

    I'm betting your gonna put your chimney thru that metal piece you cut off that door. My father did the same for a old house furnace used in the garage.

  • @Paul-rx2ov
    @Paul-rx2ov Рік тому +2

    need you a helper like your kids or someone who likes doing the scrapping me and my son does scrapping here and there

  • @daleh645
    @daleh645 Рік тому +1

    There was a lot of good stuff in that open top, too bad it wasn’t in a better place where you could’ve taken more time. 🤪
    Gotta watch your step up there in the land of snow ‘n ice! 😎
    Question’s: 1) You measured the window in inch’s, I thought y’all was metric?
    2) Also why didn’t you clip the wires on the furnace’s and squirrel cage’s, low grade?
    God bless 🙏🏼🇺🇸🇨🇦

    • @dr.a006
      @dr.a006 Рік тому +2

      I see so many things in the shred piles with wires dangling everywhere! What a shame 😔
      All those little pieces add up, right?

  • @farttart597
    @farttart597 Рік тому +1

    Unrelated to the video, I have a question. Have you ever thought about getting a copper granulator?

  • @rickabrams8985
    @rickabrams8985 Рік тому

    Thub my man. Just started scraping. Retired & needed something to do & what better than to scrap & help the environment & having fun! I still have problems with identifying the difference between copper & copper covered aluminum. I don’t see the metallic color vrs the white color?? I’m a nube & still learning!! Keep the videos coming.

  • @ranman5501
    @ranman5501 Рік тому +2

    Not clipping wires?

  • @ryanpongracz8051
    @ryanpongracz8051 Рік тому

    That's all pallet racking for warehouse storage, the orange steel bar is the laid bearing, the wire racks with slats are the bottom that goes between two orange bars

  • @johnnyz465
    @johnnyz465 Рік тому +1

    Hey Mr Thub I'm from South Africa please could you explain how it works when you scrap stuff there, like how much do you the different material weigh I don't see you putting it on a scale. One love awesome video 📹.

    • @dr.a006
      @dr.a006 Рік тому

      They have big truck scales for the big tin/ferrous stuff and smaller ones to weigh non-ferrous stuff at scrapyards. Maybe they don’t want video inside where the valuable scrap is.

  • @williamstockdale4833
    @williamstockdale4833 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE YOU❤💚💜🎅

  • @danielsteward5090
    @danielsteward5090 Рік тому

    Don't they give more for iron rotors? You just answered my question..

  • @11Evalone
    @11Evalone Рік тому +2

    Were you saying clink the copy link button helps? Or just sharing in general?

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому

      I’m talking about just clicking it! Of course sharing externally will bring a few extra views but I wanted to experiment with just copying the link because I don’t think the site can track if a user actually pasted it anywhere

  • @garyoliver9987
    @garyoliver9987 Рік тому +2

    Can plastic from appliances and old stereo equipment and such be recycled or is it just trash?

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому

      It absolutely can, but the city specifies what they can process in the blue bins and unfortunately my city doesn’t include plastic appliance housing on the list

  • @felipehinojosa5806
    @felipehinojosa5806 Рік тому +1

    Where do you get all that scrap metal

  • @timnavarrette6932
    @timnavarrette6932 Рік тому

    I hate it when it comes to taking everything out gently and keeping styrofoam out

  • @Paul-rx2ov
    @Paul-rx2ov Рік тому +2

    do they pay more for your rotors they do here it's carbon steel

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому

      It is a bit higher yes, mine calls it “auto cast” but they do pay better than shred or prep

  • @aarongreenakacavemonster904
    @aarongreenakacavemonster904 Рік тому +1

    Does motors pay same as shred

  • @mdhaynie
    @mdhaynie Рік тому

    13:42 curious- what was it? I like cutting stuff open, so it would be nice to know.

  • @garrettmillard525
    @garrettmillard525 Рік тому +1

    where do we find the merch?

  • @danielsteward5090
    @danielsteward5090 Рік тому

    Another note, why don't you strip the wire out of the air conditioners? I probably would.

  • @aaronhoyes1781
    @aaronhoyes1781 Рік тому +1

    What was that thing that had the internal tension?

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому +2

      It’s a truck spring brake chamber, and it stores spring tension to assist in creating brake compression. I had no idea until some folks pointed it out, it sounds like they can really blast off dangerously

  • @grandpakevin3354
    @grandpakevin3354 Рік тому

    And why are you not cutting the wire from the furnaces???

  • @jeffswartek7356
    @jeffswartek7356 Рік тому

    Is there a link to your merch?

  • @justice7307
    @justice7307 Рік тому

    why didt u want the wire u threw away

  • @timnavarrette6932
    @timnavarrette6932 Рік тому

    Say bro can I get a leave it better than the way you found it bag??? Lmk how much

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому

      Absolutely, they’re on my merch store! thubstore.com

    • @timnavarrette6932
      @timnavarrette6932 Рік тому

      @@thubprint thank you amigo keep doing what you’re doing and more blessings will come to you and your family

  • @unchained20000000
    @unchained20000000 Рік тому +1

  • @timschroeder1206
    @timschroeder1206 Рік тому

    When you say called in to pick up scrap does that mean you advertise or do you have any advise to someone just starting out scrapping do you just go to business and ask alot? Do you ever get yelled at to go away?

  • @prasadmogili2148
    @prasadmogili2148 Рік тому

    Where are you from bro

  • @stephensmith3708
    @stephensmith3708 Рік тому

    Don't know what to make of it, King Trash Panda. Is it too much of a coincidence since I send you the so-called don''t know what it is bronze piece that a lot of blessings were coming your way? Could it possibly have a mystical properties to it?
    Been watching 4 pass vids and it seems a possibility.
    NOT, lol! As I mentioned a few vids ago, I noticed that you haven't been picking up bottles and such. Has your region stopped buy back redemption? Let me know....

  • @shaunox9946
    @shaunox9946 Рік тому

    So just a video of dumpster diving? That’s it?

  • @VelserHerrie
    @VelserHerrie Рік тому

    I always see you throw away stuff with wires attached to them. Why not cut them off and put them in a bin.

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  Рік тому

      I used to work a lot harder to collect every little piece of wire, but they’ve kind of lost their sparkle a bit. Wires are still good but the teensy tiny ones make very little difference to the total weight. At least that’s my perception

    • @VelserHerrie
      @VelserHerrie Рік тому

      @@thubprint yeah, kinda true. I feel the same. But every bit counts. Also on a recycling-level. There is no planet B.