Scrapping Welders: Is the Copper Worth It?

Scrapping Two Welders for Copper and Brass: Step-by-Step Guide! A tale of 2 welders Welcome back to our channel! In today's video, we're diving into the world of scrapping by breaking down an old welder to salvage valuable materials like copper and brass. Whether you're a seasoned scrapper or just starting, this step-by-step guide will help you maximize your returns from scrapping old welding equipment. 🔧 *What You'll Learn:* 1. Tools you'll need for the job. 2. Safety precautions to take while scrapping. 3. Identifying and extracting copper and brass components. 4. Tips on sorting and preparing materials for sale. 🔩 *Why Scrap a Welder?* Welders contain significant amounts of copper and brass, which can be highly profitable when scrapped correctly. By recycling these materials, you're not only making extra cash but also contributing to environmental sustainability. 🛠 *Tools & Materials Needed:* Screwdrivers Wrenches Wire cutters Safety gloves Goggles Magnet (to distinguish ferrous metals) Grinder with Metal cut off Disc 📆 *Step-by-Step Process:* 1. **Disassembly**: Carefully dismantle the welder, starting with the outer casing. 2. **Component Identification**: Locate and identify the copper wires, coils, and brass fittings. 3. **Extraction**: Use appropriate tools to remove copper and brass parts without damaging them. 4. **Sorting & Cleaning**: Clean the extracted materials and sort them for easy selling. 📝 *Pro Tips:* Always wear safety gear to protect yourself from sharp edges and electrical components. Use a magnet to differentiate between copper, brass, and other metals. Check local recycling centers for the best prices on copper and brass. 📺 *Don't Miss Out:* Make sure to watch till the end for some bonus tips on how to maximize your earnings and minimize waste. If you find this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up, subscribe to our channel, and hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest scrapping tips and tutorials! 🔗 *Related Videos:*    • Breaking Down a Welder for Scrap Metal | W...      • Scrapping a 9,000 Pound Generator - Bigges...      • I pulled apart a 275 pound transformer — h...   Best Tools for Scrapping Metal Top 5 Items to Scrap for Cash 💬 *Comments & Feedback:* Have any questions or additional tips on scrapping welders? Drop them in the comments below! We'd love to hear from you. *Thank you for watching and happy scrapping!* #ScrapMetal #CopperScrap #BrassScrap #WeldingEquipment #Recycling #DIY #ScrappingTips #Sustainability --- Feel free to customize the links and additional details to better fit your channel's style and preferences! Hi, I'm Dan Basically I'm just this crazy guy from Lethbridge, Alberta , that has this crazy expensive hobby. Being retired I had to come up with a way to pay for this insanity without touching my retirement cash. So what's the solution? Of course it's making extra dollars hauling junk, removing scrap, and breaking crap apart separating the metals to get the most bucks possible and keeping these valuable resources out of the landfill. So I really hope you subscribe and join along as I follow my adventure on checking dumpsters and alley for some free junk, as well as going to auctions and buying some stuff to resell and scrap We will also be going to car shows and swap meets! Why because I really like doing that and ya I'll bore you with hot rods and cruises even the occasional drag race Make sure to subscribe to YouTube so you can come along on my adventures Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AtticAddicti... https://nicejunk.ca Gmail - nicejunk666@gmail.com for updates and sneak peeks! Ebay- https://www.ebay.ca/usr/dannyboy901