Dumpster Diving "Walkin' A Tight Rope"

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  • Howdy, y'all! My name is Mike and I absolutely love scavenging for free stuff, random treasures, lost valuables and other interesting artifacts. I mainly rock the dumpster diving scene but can be found digging through trash curbside as well as scavenging the river bottoms for lost treasures in the summer months. Join me on my epic voyages!
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    In a nutshell, I ‘m an avid dumpster diver, scrapper, picker, treasure hunter and underwater connoisseur. I prowl the city streets in search of dumpster loot, curbside treasures & scrap metal as well as scour the river bottoms for lost valuables during the summer months when I can scrounge up enough money for gas. Be sure to stay subscribed to stay up to date with my latest expeditions, y'all!
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  • @truckerswife5060
    @truckerswife5060 Год назад +14

    The "I don't have a clue" item was a brake chamber for a semi.

  • @odellgilbert3605
    @odellgilbert3605 Год назад +5

    You sir are a influencer, I was seperating non-ferrous the other day and a piece went past my ear. A watch yo head popped out of my mouth before I knew what was happening. The Mrs. looked at me like I had lost my mind. LOL if she only knew.

  • @barthanes1
    @barthanes1 Год назад +99

    The thing you were questioning was an air break cylinder for an 18wheeler. Don't take it apart. There is a powerful spring inside under a huge amount of force. It can kill you.

    • @randall39
      @randall39 Год назад +13

      Yeah. Used to be a heavy duty mechanic. You don’t want to take them apart unless they are caged. High pressure spring.

    • @stubstoo6331
      @stubstoo6331 Год назад +2

      Yep had to take one apart on a concrete truck on the job once with the truck still running . It was definitely a watch your head moment when it flew apart.

    • @robertfandel9442
      @robertfandel9442 Год назад +1

      It's not that powerful not nearly as bad as a front spring on a car.

    • @michaeljansen3540
      @michaeljansen3540 Год назад +1

      They are made so you can't take the back off

    • @dougnash7547
      @dougnash7547 Год назад +3

      It’s a semi truck brake chamber, it’s supposed to be disarmed before being tossed out, spring loaded, supposed to cut spring with a torch before being tossed out , now it’s not safe the way it is , stay away, I’ve cut plenty of chambers,

  • @nilakc5802
    @nilakc5802 Год назад +36

    Those of us who no longer have or maybe never had such cat-like abilities certainly admire yours!

  • @billamick2338
    @billamick2338 Год назад +5

    The poles were from the pool box that you moved and the big thing you thought was a compressor was actually a brake cylinder from a tractor-trailer.

  • @b_force157
    @b_force157 Год назад +10

    "I think these poles are maybe for a trampoline or something" - after moving the pool box showing those poles in the picture 😄. We love ya Mike! Man I feel like you could start a pallet business just with what you find in dumpsters. It's a shame so many businesses just throw them away. Btw, T-shirt idea: "Gotta be strong!" with a stick-figure holding up a fridge or something of the sort.

  • @johnwootton9031
    @johnwootton9031 Год назад +4

    Enjoy your new bike mike

  • @johnsonwilliam1023
    @johnsonwilliam1023 Год назад +11

    We need to follow up on this and a trip to the junkyard with the stuff

  • @seanstevens9657
    @seanstevens9657 Год назад +4

    That turntable is worth lots just for parts! Should sell better than a pound of steel for sure....

  • @big.ronwisconsin9598
    @big.ronwisconsin9598 Год назад +4

    The crazy looking thing in the dumpster you were thinking might be a compresser. It is a brake chamber off a larger truck or semi with air brakes. I've had the pleasure of changing a few whatever you do don't tear it apart there's compressed spring in it if you're not careful they will fly apart and take your head off

  • @dalelangen8219
    @dalelangen8219 Год назад +8

    Working hard for the money! 🎶 Good video!

  • @GC-jh1uf
    @GC-jh1uf Год назад +13

    I worry every time Mike jumps into a bin that he's going to land on an upturned nail. And God knows the germs that would be on it. Stay safe!

    • @irmahernandez6016
      @irmahernandez6016 Год назад +4

      That and the fact that I'm hoping he has no regrets when he gets to a certain age that his knees and ankles are going to be in pain, I cringe everytime he jumps off the dumpters!!!!

    • @judywaddell6065
      @judywaddell6065 Год назад

      G C - I hope he is up to date with his Tetanus injection!!!!!.

  • @andrewphillips9123
    @andrewphillips9123 Год назад +6

    The thing you picked up at 18.30 is a brake servo off of a truck. They have a diaphragm and spring inside. The trucks air pressure over comes the spring pressure and pushes on the rod to apply the brakes when you stomp on the brake pedal. Another awesome video Mike.

    • @robertfandel9442
      @robertfandel9442 Год назад +1

      I thought servos were electric? I used to maintain semi brakes. We just called them diaphragms.

  • @ourlifeinwyoming4654
    @ourlifeinwyoming4654 Год назад +10

    We used those vents in front of diesel generator radiators. They were positioned for the best airflow based on the temperature of the facility.

  • @carolekofmehl7284
    @carolekofmehl7284 Год назад +20

    I know it’s impossible to record every scrap run but it would be interesting to see how much the iron scrap weighs on this load. (P.S. because I ❤️ you, DON’T put too much strain on that mesh. It’s still early days! 😘)

    • @MissMaggie246
      @MissMaggie246 Год назад

      I just mentioned that Mike needs to be careful. I’m not aware of any mesh though…maybe I missed that part.

  • @marktimmons6149
    @marktimmons6149 Год назад +4

    Hey Mike I get watch another video of Mike the scavenger thank you again for great videos.

  • @jeffbelcher4646
    @jeffbelcher4646 Год назад +44

    Always a great day in the Dumpsters with Mike.
    Watch your head !!

  • @wicked.mainah5994
    @wicked.mainah5994 Год назад +13

    Mike one of these days, one of those dumpsters is gonna hit you back 😆

  • @tatchley3049
    @tatchley3049 Год назад

    Less than FOUR THOUSAND new subscribers needed for MTS to be at 500k!!! Amazing. Share, share, share! Let's help get it done before Mike's birthday 🎂

  • @gibsondon1977
    @gibsondon1977 Год назад +2

    That canisters looking thing is for the breaks on a semi truck or semi trailer. It pushes the breaks out to stop them. It's called a break chamber.

  • @arlettewooten5332
    @arlettewooten5332 Год назад +20

    Another day with the scavenger!!! Love your content!

  • @ppshale7223
    @ppshale7223 Год назад +8

    Mike Mike Mike!!! Thanks for taking us along with you!!! I appreciate you so much!!! Stay safe stay great and keep up the good work! Stay weird!!!!

  • @gaiaocracy
    @gaiaocracy Год назад +24

    Adventures in dumpster diving with Mike is curiously entertaining. Thanks, Mike!

  • @wayneclarke1727
    @wayneclarke1727 Год назад +5

    I love how you plow through shit!😊

  • @TheBestYouthWrestlingVideos
    @TheBestYouthWrestlingVideos Год назад +5

    I need to get out of the cubicle more and get busy scrappin.

  • @wmurphy5351
    @wmurphy5351 Год назад +4

    That pod you found that you said was some kinda air thing is an air break pod. I think you'll find your scrap yard won't take it cause it's under extreme spring pressure inside they explode violently if the retaining ring around the middle is broken.

  • @brendawitters421
    @brendawitters421 Год назад +2

    I love it when you say....oOoOO watch your head!!!!!!

  • @larryd4352
    @larryd4352 Год назад +4

    Wow.....Dottie was hungry that evening!!!

  • @robertschwartzman195
    @robertschwartzman195 Год назад +6

    Hi Mike & Laura wishing a very Happy Easter to you and yours.
    Mike contact some of the local hams in the area and they might purchase some of those cables so wait on cutting the ends off...

  • @tacobender7938
    @tacobender7938 Год назад +3

    I have watched other dumpster divers, you for sure are the hardest working Scavenger on utube, keep up the good work and good videos. Thanks

  • @nettypets
    @nettypets Год назад +7

    Good morning from Australia and Happy Easter and have a wonderful Good Friday. ❤ from Nanette

  • @hugocinco9032
    @hugocinco9032 Год назад +5

    Mike is the actual shit. "Why you want to hurt me?"

  • @Number1BusDriver
    @Number1BusDriver Год назад +2

    At 18:15, you found a commercial truck - spring loaded, air brake chamber. A critical part of the air brake system on big trucks.

  • @markmiller8971
    @markmiller8971 Год назад +1

    Hey Mike, I have an old saying while scrapping, "I don't know what it is but it is mine now".😂

  • @e78g
    @e78g Год назад +3

    at 18 min. brake chamber for a semi, very powerful spring inside, don't take apart unless you "cage" the brake chamber. you could get hurt if you don't do it right

  • @jackiegromacki686
    @jackiegromacki686 Год назад +1

    Dottie's hungry like cookie monster.

  • @garywheeler7039
    @garywheeler7039 Год назад +1

    Those big metal panels could make a great shed for the back yard. Almost big enough for the outside of a tiny house. Your enthusiasm is infectious!
    Might want to take it a tiny bit slower with the heavy stuff to make your body last a long time.

  • @CrustyRustysRestoration
    @CrustyRustysRestoration Год назад +5

    Dang that’s some nice square tube and pipe! I could actually use that on my projects 😂

  • @lisamelton96
    @lisamelton96 Год назад +9

    Great dumpster diving!!!

  • @chriscampbell8149
    @chriscampbell8149 Год назад +3

    Wow dude. Your route is always hopping!

  • @maxbell6237
    @maxbell6237 Год назад +2

    Those gray poles were for a above ground pool; you moved the box for them at 4:42 😂

  • @robertyoung7027
    @robertyoung7027 Год назад +5

    Hey man I know you got to pay your bills and I know that Junking out of industrial dumpsters makes you more money. But man I wish you would throw in some junking down the city streets or the neighborhood streets I love seeing what other people's trash turns into your treasure

  • @bobbykennedy4274
    @bobbykennedy4274 Год назад +2

    😂 yep here's Tornatoe Mike at it again yall, getten that money

  • @debbielance3892
    @debbielance3892 Год назад +9

    Great haul Mike!!! 🙂👍🙂💕

  • @Stalkpro
    @Stalkpro Год назад +17

    Hello, great treasure hunt, there's a lot to find, well done👍🙂✅️

  • @leattaslone1800
    @leattaslone1800 Год назад +10

    Good job Mike! That was a lot of heavy scrap!

  • @josephcormier5974
    @josephcormier5974 Год назад +2

    Thank you for sharing this with us six stars

  • @gottabeshari13
    @gottabeshari13 10 месяцев назад

    Mike makes a living off talking to himself. So, entertaining 😅😅😅
    How does his mom not worry herself sick of his antics.

  • @stuartbocash3899
    @stuartbocash3899 Год назад +2

    Hey Mike... those poles are from a above ground pool... nice score there... keep the awesome content coming...
    Bocash out...

  • @marksmithson1414
    @marksmithson1414 Год назад +4

    You did awesome and Filled Dottie up again!! Love when you go to the scrap yards!!!

  • @lukelegg9915
    @lukelegg9915 Год назад +2

    12:08 Watch your toes!! 😂

  • @keithgriner330
    @keithgriner330 Год назад +5

    Mike Happy Birthday nice bike you got from the wife. Good video, good haul. Enjoyed it all, see you when we see you. 😎👊🏻

  • @bumble4342
    @bumble4342 Год назад +3

    Mike, do you carry a broom and dustpan in your backseat? That could help clean up at times like this. Excellent video, as always. 🤩

  • @wantacar2055
    @wantacar2055 Год назад +7

    very good finds👍

  • @kathiesalamacha895
    @kathiesalamacha895 Год назад +2

    How can anyone watch and not hit like?!!

  • @markpenaflor6257
    @markpenaflor6257 Год назад +3

    Watching from philipines
    Keep it up broo 💪💪

  • @RonHicks
    @RonHicks Год назад +1

    Mike's playing that heavy metal music with those metal poles!

  • @robinsmith7168
    @robinsmith7168 Год назад +4

    thanks, I enjoy (you) diving, without me getting my hands dirty

  • @pipodeclowntjes
    @pipodeclowntjes Год назад +4

    A shame that Thorens was thrown in the trash. One of the better brands out there. Also in parts should get you a decent amount. Great video as always

    • @7000fps
      @7000fps Год назад

      Yes, that is still valuable and fixable.

  • @ANIMAL168
    @ANIMAL168 Год назад +6

    Awesome run, really good scrap. Looked like you enjoyed yourself. Have a wonderful day. Animal

  • @kaycawthon7354
    @kaycawthon7354 Год назад +3

    Super trip!!!! Thanks Mike!!!!

  • @lynnadkins1079
    @lynnadkins1079 Год назад +2

    The guys have to have a secret or two occasionally.

  • @weathertrainsrandomniss1083
    @weathertrainsrandomniss1083 Год назад +2

    Go easy on dotty, your going to need a bigger truck. Keep on scrapen! Cheers from Wisconsin.

  • @Azoreanislandgirl
    @Azoreanislandgirl Год назад +2

    Mike!!!! Great video, as always.👏👏👏

  • @scotmedlin1635
    @scotmedlin1635 Год назад +4

    Good job Mike

  • @alansmith2336
    @alansmith2336 Год назад

    Mike you are a hell of a worker! I worked as a cable contractor for 26 years, now have a bad back.I am always worried about yours, you pick up heavy stuff. But I no how it is, must feed family.ALAN

  • @joannlindstrom5413
    @joannlindstrom5413 Год назад +5

    I love your videos 😊

  • @kerrys8024
    @kerrys8024 Год назад +2

    He Mike , your correct that bumper goes to a Jeep wrangler. Love your vids

  • @edwinheredia4305
    @edwinheredia4305 Год назад +1

    Mike you over fill up the truck you always make it happen thank you for the video Elder next time I'll be back

  • @silviaB.LL3921
    @silviaB.LL3921 Год назад +1

    Mike ! You find a Heavy stuff 😬😵‍💫 - 😍🇪🇸

  • @holly5256
    @holly5256 Год назад +6

    Nice finds today,
    Great job, love watching you
    Thanks for sharing❤️

  • @claytonstevens3613
    @claytonstevens3613 Год назад +2

    Mike - that front bumper is for a JL Jeep Wrangler

  • @tammyreeves168
    @tammyreeves168 Год назад +3

    Wow. That is some BIG scrap. Lol good haul. Stay safe and God Bless

  • @MAGGOT_VOMIT
    @MAGGOT_VOMIT Год назад

    Mike, we need a "Ewwwww!! Somebody took DOOK in here!!" compilation from over the years. 😂
    Awesome vid as usual!! 😎👍

  • @DCHoosier62
    @DCHoosier62 Год назад +4

    Poor Dottie. 😂 was a good night for ya there. Congrats. Stay safe out there.

  • @kotao9988
    @kotao9988 Год назад +2

    Great one Mike! Wish you a lot of cracked up dumsters :).

  • @patrickscanlon1631
    @patrickscanlon1631 Год назад +3

    Keep them coming mike

  • @lindadunn452
    @lindadunn452 Год назад +2

    Good video mike. Have a nice good Friday and Easter.

  • @markcloutier7087
    @markcloutier7087 Год назад +4

    Great haul.

  • @tobyjo57
    @tobyjo57 Год назад +4

    You put such a lot of energy into it Mike I love how you really make the most of it. Toby watching from the Phillipines

  • @joesphstaples9484
    @joesphstaples9484 Год назад +2

    That big round thing u wasn't sure of is air brake chamber for a semi. Be careful taking apart there is a giant spring in there.

  • @SollersSrappingandDiving
    @SollersSrappingandDiving Год назад +4

    I could watch the scores you get all day long Mike, you're amazing and I love watching you so much!!!

  • @quinco7777
    @quinco7777 Год назад +5

    Great job on that vent toss! 👏 👍

  • @zlatanmorrison8182
    @zlatanmorrison8182 Год назад +2

    Closing in on 500k Mike:)

  • @zerocool7772
    @zerocool7772 Год назад +22

    I envy you brother having a scrapyard so close to you, my nearest scrapyard is 4 hours away, and they are bloody vultures mate. Stay golden, Mike🍻

    • @volkhen0
      @volkhen0 Год назад +4

      I have like 6 scrap yards in 10 km radius. Where the heck do you live?

    • @zerocool7772
      @zerocool7772 Год назад

      @@volkhen0 that's awesome. I live literally in the middle of nowhere.

  • @steelandtree3133
    @steelandtree3133 Год назад +2

    Thorin is a great brand of turntable. German made, expensive. Great find if it works.

  • @kerylcooper2314
    @kerylcooper2314 Год назад

    Thank you great video😁🧓🏻🌵🍀🍀🍀🍀👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼☮️🛐🇺🇸😘

  • @chriscampbell8149
    @chriscampbell8149 Год назад +2

    Another great video as usual!!

  • @PARKSGAMING82
    @PARKSGAMING82 Год назад +4

    I can't get enough of your videos MAN keep up with the great content

  • @paulajones9956
    @paulajones9956 Год назад +6

    Great Haul Mike, you really work hard, my hat's off to you

  • @lindabrown2170
    @lindabrown2170 Год назад +2

    Great finds.

  • @kevinmalda3182
    @kevinmalda3182 Год назад

    I love the sound effects and some of the things you say. Cracks me up.

  • @drldonna
    @drldonna Год назад

    You are the man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @BFVgnr
    @BFVgnr Год назад +6

    The bumper you asked what it goes to looks like a Jeep. Nice tow points on there.

  • @kathykeith2203
    @kathykeith2203 Год назад +2

    Great job !!😊😊

  • @mikegill7678
    @mikegill7678 Год назад +3

    From one Mike to another you are my favorite you tuber. Absolutely love watching your videos. Keep on digging and I’ll keep on watching.

  • @craftycrafter1960
    @craftycrafter1960 Год назад

    “I see stuff and I know things” 😆

  • @raymabradshaw5087
    @raymabradshaw5087 Год назад

    Glad your back to diving again ‼️👍🥰💕. 👵🏻

  • @oldmanhuppiedos
    @oldmanhuppiedos Год назад +2

    Back in business, copper and bronze are the best finds.
    Another nice metal find

  • @treedruid
    @treedruid Год назад +2

    Nice to see Dottie full.👍🙂