How To Cut Apart Sealed A/C Compressors In One Cut, Is It Worth My Time? How Much Copper Is Inside?

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @CandSMINING
    @CandSMINING 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks for putting this video together. Anyone who scraps will some day come across these units. New sub to you. Thanks for sharing with the community. 😎😎⛏⛏🔥🔥

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  10 месяцев назад

      I appreciate the support and the feedback. 👍😎💯

  • @jamessinclar6118
    @jamessinclar6118 2 года назад +3

    I have been waiting for this one to come out, thank you! I took the extra time to cut away the binding and plastics off the end windings. My yard gave me #1 copper prices for everything. The mentioned since I had cut off the binding that put it in the #1 category. I like your new way of breaking the compressor down, seems more time efficient. I have been saving the piston compressors knowing you were working on a new video. Thank you again!

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 года назад

      Awesome! I am glad to hear they gave you #1 copper price since you took the added time to clean the bindings, cashing in on the higher prices is a good call. Thanks also for watching and commenting, it really helps out alot. Be safe and keep scrapping! 🤙😎

    • @danmetz79
      @danmetz79 Год назад +1

      My yards pays enamel coated wire. I need to go to your yard lol

  • @davidsteinfeld9123
    @davidsteinfeld9123 2 месяца назад +2

    Been cutting thes things apart for years and there si many ways to doing it I myself do the 3 cut process i can honestly say the 1 cut thing was impressive a big thing to consider not all guys out there trying to hustle up a few lincolns will find this information here useful
    Nice idea Nice job
    Thank you for shareing

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 месяца назад +1

      Really appreciate the comment, thanks. The one cut seemed to speed things up a little bit and definitely cit down on cutting wheel usage. I would be curious your feedback once you try it, if you try it. Thanks for watching.

    • @davidsteinfeld9123
      @davidsteinfeld9123 2 месяца назад

      @ChallengeTheBuild for sure my friend I will give a try got a few out back once it stops raining

  • @Jason1975ism
    @Jason1975ism Месяц назад +1

    The parts of the video where you just walk back and forth is very entertaining. Speed up the video and edit the slack. Beyond that, you did a good job with the content.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Месяц назад +1

      I appreciate the feedback... I have learned alot when it comes to editing and what is important these days... Thanks for watching and the comment. 👍

  • @jimgillett1184
    @jimgillett1184 Год назад +5

    I just watched another guy's way and he cuts the inside in the middle instead of the ends and used a machete to cut it in half. Was pretty slick brother

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад +2

      Ive seen that as well... Still never tried it... There is always a way... Like I've said before, I don't really think there is a right or wrong way to do this sorta stuff, as long as you get to the same end result and are doing it safely I feel it's a win no matter what. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍

    • @Car1Sagan
      @Car1Sagan 8 месяцев назад +1

      Where is this video @jimgillett1184 ?

  • @enjoy-n-time7581
    @enjoy-n-time7581 3 месяца назад +1

    I totally agree using saw, doing so allows me to cut open next motor case or pull the copper as the saw does a fantastic job saving time, disc, & not leaving a total mess plus it’s so much safer. Time is money period. Nice work, stay safe

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy scrapping! Stay safe!

  • @jasoneastham3126
    @jasoneastham3126 9 месяцев назад +1

    Nicely done. Thanks for sharing your experience!

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  9 месяцев назад

      Appreciate the support, thank you for watching and commenting..👍

  • @wes7195
    @wes7195 Год назад +1

    Thank you sir! I was lost on how to scrap out the piston style compressor but you made it look very simple.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад +1

      Appreciate the feedback, glad it helped. After you cut a few apart it becomes pretty easy... The first is the worst and even that isn't bad.. Be safe and scrap um up!

    • @Car1Sagan
      @Car1Sagan 8 месяцев назад +1

      Looks easier than the scroll types

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  8 месяцев назад

      Both are easy to do once you get a system figured out...👍

  • @coltkemerer7544
    @coltkemerer7544 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice breakdown! I got 6 motors on standby thanks for the input

  • @daviddavis-wq4zn
    @daviddavis-wq4zn Год назад +2

    How much do you get for one of them scrap my friend and thanks so much for your time and videos thanks again

  • @bigpoppapump4060
    @bigpoppapump4060 9 месяцев назад +1

    That’s awesome work I have two of the 5 ton hvac compressors now I know how n what is in them thanx

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  9 месяцев назад

      Good deal... Thanks for watching and commenting. Be safe 👍💯

  • @thumbs.k.4510
    @thumbs.k.4510 Год назад +1

    July 1st 2023. Knowledge is key thank you for sharing

  • @davea5150
    @davea5150 Год назад +2

    What kind of oil 🪔 s in the compressor? Can it be reused for lubricating different things?

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад +1

      Not 100% sure on oil type, maybe PAG Oil? I was told it's good as an air tool oil, and Im sure you can use it for other things... I just recycle it with all my other oil..

  • @sidschwan8031
    @sidschwan8031 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nice video you did I was always wondering how best way was to cut that copper out.

  • @davea5150
    @davea5150 Год назад +2

    What make is the grinder? Also is it a 4.5" grinder-cutoff tool?

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад +1

      Im pretty sure I am using my Makita 4.5" grinder along with a benchmark abrasives cutoff wheel.

  • @gettuffstudios
    @gettuffstudios 2 года назад +1

    I hope you realize your videos on this topic just set me up in the best position to make an informed decision, thank you! Question, let's say someone had the time to take apart the AC fan motor, any chance you can do a scrap video on that too please?

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 года назад +1

      So the electric fan motor is a variable, the process is basically the same as the compressor motor just alot easier but in my opinion not worth the time becase generally scrap yards pay a decent price for electric motors. The only caveat is if the fan motor is of substantial size. Best I can say is try one and see. Remember to be safe when working... I appreciate all the support you gave me throughout this video series. Thank you

  • @jameshilton99
    @jameshilton99 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice video... Great way to do it.. i dont d it. i just scrap it that way, it is.. nice to see a great way to do it..

  • @archedgeworth
    @archedgeworth 2 года назад +8

    Thank you for mentioning heavy iron is also called #1steel. I was lost for a moment. And I believe it’s rated #2 copper is because it has an enamel coating. Gives it more of a glossy red color rather than glistening mirror like shine of BB.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 года назад +1

      Ah that makes sense on the copper.👍 Appreciate you commenting, thank you..🤝💯 Happy Scrappin!

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for adding value to the conversation. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍

  • @ahealthyperspective8917
    @ahealthyperspective8917 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the update.

  • @davea5150
    @davea5150 2 года назад +2

    How do you know where to cut the sealed unit on the outside to gain access to the copper windings? Thank you 👍

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 года назад

      Check out my older video here ruclips.net/video/cPIdMCrK_hI/видео.html to see where to cut if you don't like the one cut method. 👍

  • @frankvalenziano2213
    @frankvalenziano2213 3 года назад +1

    Good video! I copied your diagonal cut today . It works great. I wish I had a band saw. But 7 inch grinder did the trick

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  3 года назад

      Awesome, thanks for the feedback! Glad it helped, I wish more people would see it..🤷‍♂️. The band saw is a little slower but it allows me to multi task a little bit.. Be safe, be blessed, happy scrappin! 😎💪🤝🇺🇲💯

  • @jackjohnson3220
    @jackjohnson3220 11 месяцев назад +2

    Its # 2 because the different color is varnish, and its hard to get off, you have to burn it to get it brittle then do the vinegar and salt solution, rinse and dry, back to the whole is the squeeze worth the juice. I would tell anybody to make sure you do that outside because the oil is flammable and no matter how much you drain them some oil will remain, also I think its rare that the refrigerant was recovered long enough to pull the gas out of the oil, techs normally have a day for a job, not a whole day to reclaim trash refrigerant. All those sparks will start a fire and when the refrigerant burns it gives off phosgene gas (mustard gas). With a nice shop like yours, if you don't have a plasma cutter yet, perfect excuse! Man I can rip the top off one of those cans in 30 seconds.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  11 месяцев назад

      Appreciate all the feedback 👍. Thanks for watching 😎✌️

  • @redrum2612
    @redrum2612 Год назад +1

    Excellent video and breakdown ♻️

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад +1

      Appreciate the feedback...👍

    • @redrum2612
      @redrum2612 Год назад +1

      @@ChallengeTheBuild You're welcome! Very helpful.

  • @tomitstube
    @tomitstube 2 года назад +2

    very informative, i like the one cut method, my yard doesn't give you much more for prepared steel so it all goes into shred, maybe i'll start tossing aside the #1 and let it build up, make a couple bucks more. but yeah, 4 1/2 lbs of coppers and 60lbs of steel beats most street scrapping finds.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 года назад +1

      I had wanted to make an updated video for a while, so I am glad you found it worth the watch... This video doesn't get no where near the attention of the other but this one holds a ton more info in my opinion... Thanks again for the support..👍 happy scrapping, be safe

    • @tomitstube
      @tomitstube 2 года назад +1

      @@ChallengeTheBuild agree with your assessment, thanks for the reply and keep up the great work

  • @pault5816
    @pault5816 7 месяцев назад +1

    Do you get different prices for the heavy and light iron

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  7 месяцев назад

      Yes, generally scrap yards will sort it... Because they too also get paid for heavy vs. light. .... But each yard is different...

    • @pault5816
      @pault5816 7 месяцев назад

      I guess I should ask at the scrap yard I go too but I generally just see everyone dumping everything in a big pile. The only difference is when you have copper stainless steel. We go into a building to unload that material.

  • @Joesmith-xt4ky
    @Joesmith-xt4ky Год назад +1

    what type of bit do you use to drill the holes?

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад

      Any sharp bit will work, I think I was using 5/16 or 3/8 cobalt bit, maybe from Milwaukee ...

  • @carljam9067
    @carljam9067 Год назад +1

    Those shop stools are the best!

  • @Josh-ut9fp
    @Josh-ut9fp Год назад +2

    Good job thank you

  • @TerryWhiteside-q6d
    @TerryWhiteside-q6d Год назад +2

    Nice shop building. How do (did?) you afford that building...by scrapping?

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад +1

      Scrapping did not pay for the building. Working 60-80 hrs a week as a career aircraft painter for 10 plus years did...

    • @joestalin2375
      @joestalin2375 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@ChallengeTheBuild
      You did good son that's a real man cave kudos!

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. 👍

  • @davea5150
    @davea5150 2 года назад +1

    Question for you?? What size and brand of cut-off tool are you using. And what size and brand cut-off wheel are you using. I use harbor freight tool and cut-off wheels. The wheels get worn down very quick. And although the tool is cheap they don't last.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 года назад

      While the harbor freight cut off tool probably will work the quality of the cut off wheel makes a huge difference. amzn.to/3fCiTtm (affiliate link, earned commission) to Benchmark Abrasives which is my go to brand when it comes to my shop abrasives . As far as cut off tool Makita is my brand linked here amzn.to/3CskmeQ (affiliate link, earned commission). Check out this page from Challenge The Build www.amazon.com/shop/challenge_the_build

    • @louisrichards3702
      @louisrichards3702 Год назад

      i have been scrapping for 15 years, i watch on e bay and get the cheapest 4 1/2 wheel i can find, usually .50 cents a wheel in quantities of 50 or 100..a freshly opened ac compressor the copper is easy to remove ,, i just cutoff one end ,clamp stator in vise and pry out copper, plenty of oil all over copper..

  • @DavidMorales-nomadtec
    @DavidMorales-nomadtec Год назад +1

    Definitely a much cleaner and efficient way to cut open a compressor.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад

      It works good... Little give and take but overall better...

  • @richardstarkey71
    @richardstarkey71 11 месяцев назад +1

    Electric coils like motor windings and voice coils on speakers are made with enamel magnet wire. If you want number 1 price you may soak it in lacker thinner to remove the urethane coating before you bring it to the yard.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  11 месяцев назад

      Appreciate the information, thank you for watching and commenting. 👍

  • @davea5150
    @davea5150 2 года назад +1

    What kind of oil in in the compressor. Is it dangerous and can it be reused in a oil can. Thank you

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 года назад

      I have been told it makes great pneumatic tool oil.. not exactly sure what kind of oil. PAG oil?

    • @safahmultitradepvtltd4857
      @safahmultitradepvtltd4857 2 года назад +1

      What’s the quantity of oil That came out

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 года назад

      I'd say half quart maybe? Depends on the size of the compressor.

    • @kellycook2900
      @kellycook2900 2 года назад

      Older refrigerant compressors used mineral oil. Newer ones that use blended refrigerants use POE synthetic oil.

  • @leftwich2274
    @leftwich2274 2 года назад +1

    Great video buddy

  • @KPaul7
    @KPaul7 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the video

  • @davea5150
    @davea5150 2 года назад +1

    Good informative video 👍👍

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 года назад

      Thanks Dave, appreciate the watch and comments 👍. This video does not get the attention I think it deserves . 😁👍

  • @jessewilson8676
    @jessewilson8676 11 месяцев назад +1

    The counter weight on the rotor is not always AL I have found that about 5% are brass.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  11 месяцев назад

      Ah... I haven't come across a brass counter weight yet, but I'm sure they exist... Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍

    • @jessewilson8676
      @jessewilson8676 10 месяцев назад

      Few years ago cut 200 compressors had 10 brass counter weights 5% this year just opened up after first comment (just opened still working on them ) 300 of them. Only 1 had brass. So got lucky first round I guess wish I paid more attention to which ones had brass.

  • @frederickadams6678
    @frederickadams6678 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great job!!!

  • @izzydo3494
    @izzydo3494 Год назад +1

    Try the machete method and cut the copper bound motor in half between the laminated steel plates. You dont have wasted from the band saw and it's just faster

  • @davea5150
    @davea5150 2 года назад +1

    Nice video!!What kind of cutoff tool are you using. How many inch diameter is your cutoff wheel? Have you ever used a plasma cutter? Just curious 👍

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 года назад +1

      So I use benchmark abrasive cutoff wheels, generally a 5 inch wheel... And yes I have tried a plasma cutter, I would use it but I am limited to power in my shop still, I need a service line run still...Also I would let the compressors drain for a full day just to help with smoke...

  • @DavidMorales-nomadtec
    @DavidMorales-nomadtec Год назад +1

    Very cool addition with the band saw. I will definitely be looking to get one!

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад

      Just allows me to do other things while cutting... Multi tasking 😁 and they say men can't do it...😂😂😂

  • @paulmerritt7540
    @paulmerritt7540 4 месяца назад +1

    great background music!!!

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  4 месяца назад

      It's been so long I needed to watch the video. 😂👍💯

  • @qwer123211
    @qwer123211 10 месяцев назад

    Why do you cut at a 30 degree angle and not simple straight across (i.e. the shortest distance between two points is a straight line)?

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  10 месяцев назад

      I have never had success breaking them apart like that... Over all my time spent at it I found that the 30 degree cut works the best.... Atleast for me.... I have answered a ton of comments saying I'm doing it wrong and to it I say as long as we all find the same end result there's no right or wrong way...😁👍👍

  • @adriantowe278
    @adriantowe278 10 месяцев назад +1

    I do this for a living what we do is put all the copper in a basket with a fire underneath bern all the coating of and get a power washer and blast the dirt off and it goes as bright copper but you have to have a good bit of copper to make it worth it but in England we get 6 pounds and 50 p per kg or 6000 thousand 500 hundred per ton love and respect from England

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  10 месяцев назад +1

      Love and respect from the USA! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😎🤙💯

  • @ProjectShopFl
    @ProjectShopFl 2 года назад +2

    Nice shop

  • @sweetybean1
    @sweetybean1 2 месяца назад +1

    Just took 4 unit off the roof at work. Threw them in the tin pile.

  • @terrysampson4778
    @terrysampson4778 7 месяцев назад +1

    Is that a 58 Chevy

  • @mattgour5874
    @mattgour5874 6 месяцев назад

    Good video. Thx.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  6 месяцев назад

      I appreciate the support and comment, thank you. 👍

  • @FireLt2017
    @FireLt2017 Год назад +1

    It's not bare bright because motor windings are dipped in varnish. Without the varnish to insulate the wire, current would not flow through the windings properly

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад

      Appreciate the information 👍. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍.

  • @michaelwillcutt2619
    @michaelwillcutt2619 5 месяцев назад +1

    You cut them open separate aluminum steel copper tube and windings

  • @daviddavis-wq4zn
    @daviddavis-wq4zn Год назад +1

    How much money do you make on one

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад +1

      All dependent upon current scrap prices.. I would say an average of 20 bucks maybe +/- depending how far I went with sorting it out...

  • @stevebrzeski9118
    @stevebrzeski9118 Год назад +1

    I think your only getting number two for the motor copper cuz it’s got a special coating on it, at least that’s what they told me when I asked my scrapyard

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад

      That's the same thing they told me...👍👍I wasn't gonna argue...

  • @luigiprovencher
    @luigiprovencher 6 месяцев назад +3

    It's not bare bright because it's coated.

  • @charlestuozzo4747
    @charlestuozzo4747 2 года назад +1

    dumb question. why not cut the motor down the middle and drive the windings out both sides. Seems that would be quicker.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  2 года назад

      Definitely not a dumb question... I mean it would work but you would have to cut threw the meat of the motor rather then just the copper windings... Regardless like I said in the video, I don't think there is a wrong way just as long as you accomplish the goal safely. Appreciate the comment and watching..

  • @ethanrobinson9055
    @ethanrobinson9055 Год назад +13

    Good video but let's put the guard back onto the grinder and keep both hands on it while using that tool...stay safe friends.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад +3

      Valid point for sure! I actually started using the handle again for added stability. Doesn't negate not having the shield on but does help with a little added safety... Thanks for watching and commenting, like you said lets stay safe!👍

    • @Aplushandymanservice
      @Aplushandymanservice Год назад +2

      Tell that to a granite fabricator 😂

    • @solarnaut
      @solarnaut Год назад +1

      Thanks ! ALWAYS Worthy of a REMINDER ! "... complacency is simply an inaccurate perception of risk. The more you do something and nothing adverse happens, the more you feel you can continue doing it without consequence... familiarity with a hazard breeds complacency... [high risk work means] it only takes one mistake to become the victim of a potentially fatal fall. :-s

    • @kimmiles3071
      @kimmiles3071 Год назад +1

      Apron takes place of guard

    • @TimothyRouthier
      @TimothyRouthier 11 месяцев назад

      I've seen more injuries of fingers getting stuck between the guard and blade than anything with unguarded..

  • @woestijnhaas4537
    @woestijnhaas4537 Год назад +1

    My problem with HVAC compressors is not the scrapping, but the fact that most of them are part of a cooling system, and you need to have the cooling agent removed before you can get the compressor out. Pity, because fridges and a/c units are abundant, but I can’t process the cooling agent in it….

    • @GoBayside
      @GoBayside Год назад +1

      Just check labels, many modern fridges/small appliances use propane R290, which is considered non-toxic (and legal to vent). R744 is carbon dioxide on some commercial units, also safe to vent.

    • @jackjohnson3220
      @jackjohnson3220 11 месяцев назад

      I think my dad gets like 10 bucks a fridge at a scrap yard, trust, their ain't $10 of coper in a fridge, cut the cord scrap it whole, get a truck load of them.

  • @f40ph88
    @f40ph88 10 дней назад +1

    7:15 i know you are wearing gear but its still not a good idea to use a grinder without the guard

  • @troydouglas6418
    @troydouglas6418 10 месяцев назад +1

    why dont u cut off the copper pcs and sell seperate ?

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  10 месяцев назад

      I guess I never really thought about it... Thanks for watching and the feedback!

  • @brenthowell452
    @brenthowell452 Год назад

    Thx 😎

  • @MikeSmith-nu9wt
    @MikeSmith-nu9wt 11 месяцев назад +1

    You would love my buddies 30 ton shearer , i just throw anything under the blade and it cuts it in half ..i was testing it on a big electric motor , it makes pulling the copper out of it fast , and that wasnt near enough info on the sweet patina truck behind you ??? Come on man ! Inquery minds wanta know ? 😂😂

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  11 месяцев назад

      Just use the # in a search engine... #ChallengeTheBuild .

  • @magthemagnificent8437
    @magthemagnificent8437 Год назад +2

    I would not let the kids help with these units. The oil is contaminated with the refrigerant. And the refrigerant is a carcinogen. Thats why they dont wont you to vent the refrigerant into the air. Your whole garage is also contaminated based on the view of the floor.

  • @aukebij3193
    @aukebij3193 9 месяцев назад +1

    that's the hardest way I've seen. Cut it open from bottom to top so that the pressure is off the coil and then cut the bottom and then you can pull off the entire top piece. By the way, a plasma cutter works ten times faster, I can do twenty in an hour

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  9 месяцев назад

      As always each person has their own method and yes certain tools help make the process faster but regardless I still don't think there is a wrong way to scrap. As long as it's done safely and we all reach the common end goal its a success.

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching and I appreciate your input... Thanks 👍

  • @michaeldwire7200
    @michaeldwire7200 Год назад +3

    Actually its the coating on the copper!

    • @joestalin2375
      @joestalin2375 11 месяцев назад

      Can we rinse the coating off with something?

    • @michaeldwire7200
      @michaeldwire7200 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@joestalin2375 I had thought of a low heat option. Maybe cause it to flake off. High heat would lower the the coppers weight. Smelting the copper into bars would work for sure. I have thought of xlyen but to expensive. Not sure if Gasoline would work. I use to get top pay at the scrap yards. Before they got smart to the coating .

    • @joestalin2375
      @joestalin2375 11 месяцев назад

      @@michaeldwire7200
      What is the coating made from?

  • @crispincaro1685
    @crispincaro1685 2 месяца назад +1

    If the. Seal unit. Is 10 pound included. Liquid
    20 cent. Pound $10 dollar
    If de seal unit the copper in side is 4 pound.
    1 pound is. $3. Dollar
    30 cent probably. $ 13
    You make $3 dollar more

  • @jimbauer6822
    @jimbauer6822 9 месяцев назад +1

    One cut well look like you still UT the same distance as 3 cuts

  • @joshuamorris9050
    @joshuamorris9050 Год назад +1

    Na man band saw off the top of it takes one to two min grinder down the one side then pry bar nd mallet to bang it out take me less than ten min

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад

      Everyone has a method. As long as the end result is the same in my opinion doesn't matter how we get there, as long as it's done safely..👍👍

  • @solarnaut
    @solarnaut Год назад +1

    7:20 WTF??? Oooooohhh ! Right ! EAR PROTECTION ! ! ! B--)

  • @THEATREGOD3
    @THEATREGOD3 11 месяцев назад +1

    It is definitely important though while doing these videos that a good example the set or at least a disclaimer we definitely don't want movies that have no experience on how these tools actually function under the perfect or imperfect conditions and outcome follow suit and bad s*** happens

  • @joshuamorris9050
    @joshuamorris9050 Год назад +1

    Dust mask?

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад

      Certainly wouldn't hurt.. My mom always said "safety first"..😁

  • @MrC867
    @MrC867 2 года назад +1

    4lbs 9oz. Copper
    56lbs iron

  • @murraymadness4674
    @murraymadness4674 Год назад +1

    I might suggest you get a cutting metal blade instead of the abrasive ones. They last a lot longer and don't make the metal dust.
    I have a plasma cutter, that would do this very quickly, but a fire is not what I'd want..

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад

      A lot of people recommend plasma cutters and I am on the side of not wanting fires either... However a metal cutting blade that is non-abrasive is a good idea. 👍

  • @leechjim8023
    @leechjim8023 Год назад +1

    That truck is wayyy too low!😮

  • @whatsmyname1288
    @whatsmyname1288 2 года назад +1

    Usually just let those bad boys leak into the yard 🤙🏼

  • @ScrappingwithGrandpa
    @ScrappingwithGrandpa Год назад +1

    2 much work for 5 dollars worth of copper

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад

      To each their own🤷‍♂️... Once you get a system down it goes pretty quick... Trust me, if it wasn't worth my time I wouldn't do it...😎

    • @al9929
      @al9929 Год назад +2

      5 lbs of copper is closer to 20 bucks. Math is important.

  • @williammiller6043
    @williammiller6043 Год назад +1

    A cutting torch is faster

  • @Thomas-em9du
    @Thomas-em9du 9 месяцев назад +1

    10- 13 dollars

  • @MEOW151
    @MEOW151 8 месяцев назад +1

    I've seen a guy with a machete , more efficient, in accident

  • @leechjim8023
    @leechjim8023 Год назад +1

    Too much capital, too much work!🤔🙃☹️

  • @jeffbeatty3137
    @jeffbeatty3137 8 месяцев назад +1

    I BET U CAN HEAR GOOD WITH THEM LARGE EARS

  • @lesgibson3827
    @lesgibson3827 4 месяца назад +1

    Much faster ways to do this. Seem u don't value your time much .

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for letting me know. I will search on RUclips for a faster way... 👍

  • @JohnJohn-r5d
    @JohnJohn-r5d 10 месяцев назад +1

    Dude word of advice you put a lot of extra just do the video

  • @jamespasqualetto1928
    @jamespasqualetto1928 11 месяцев назад +1

    You talk too much

  • @Ronald-dc6me
    @Ronald-dc6me Год назад +3

    One word plasma cutter your wasting time

    • @ChallengeTheBuild
      @ChallengeTheBuild  Год назад +2

      😂😂 I agree! I wanted to show what it took to do the job without one because not everyone has a plasma cutter .. 👍👍

    • @donbaker6369
      @donbaker6369 7 месяцев назад +1

      That's 2 words. But agreed