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tlake22
Penny Sorter Member
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 Posted - 01/17/2010 : 08:33:58
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I know that it's a dumb question, but I do not know.Also, what percentage in copper tubing??
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terry |
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snappy
Penny Collector Member
USA
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Posted - 01/17/2010 : 08:52:58
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| I would guess it would depend on age and quality ie #1 or #2 clean or what % is corrode. Old wire is not as pure as todays wire. I would guess new tube and wire would be 3 9's or better. |
Selling Ryedale sorted USA cents
1.5 each + shipping over 500fv 1.5 each +1/2 shipping
If you pick up 1.35 each
located MT/ND boarder.
after Ryedale sorting they are hand sorted to remove canadian then rechecked with Ryedale to insure all copper and count out $50 FV then placed in cloth bags and sealed with #1 copper wire. |
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tlake22
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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Posted - 01/17/2010 : 08:58:16
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Thank you. I am dabbling with the idea of buying a furnace and melting scrap.I thought that it was mostly pure but wasn't sure. Also as I am new here, do many of you melt and make your own ingots??
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Originally posted by snappy
I would guess it would depend on age and quality ie #1 or #2 clean or what % is corrode. Old wire is not as pure as todays wire. I would guess new tube and wire would be 3 9's or better.
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Kurr
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tlake22
Penny Sorter Member
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2010 : 09:15:40
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I have alot of questions in regards to melting silver and copper.Are there any posts dedicated to those? I didn't see any.
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I do, but I leave copper to another producer here. It can be a beast to work with.
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 01/17/2010 : 12:32:48
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You don't have to be the BEST you just have to be.......SLICK
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tlake22
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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Posted - 01/17/2010 : 12:44:10
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I know who you mean.I can't pm him cause I don't have 10 posts......
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Originally posted by slickeast
There is someone here on the forum that melts both. Hopefully he will chime in and be able to help.
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 01/17/2010 : 12:50:11
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You have 9, did you know that?
Answer yes or no gives you 10. Then PM everyone |
You don't have to be the BEST you just have to be.......SLICK
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tlake22
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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Posted - 01/17/2010 : 12:52:57
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HoardCopperByTheTon
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USA
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Posted - 01/17/2010 : 14:43:51
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Terry.. he has posted some great videos in another section of the forum.  |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
Now selling Copper pennies. 1.6x plus shipping. Limited amounts available. |
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Market Harmony
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 01/17/2010 : 21:40:46
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For the majority, wire and pipe is 99.95% pure copper.
Kurr is right, casting copper can be a real beastly process. Gold and silver are slightly easier, but still a good challenge. I offer casting services for gold and silver. Copper casting is not offered at this time. |
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coppertone
Penny Sorter Member
Canada
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Posted - 01/17/2010 : 22:52:16
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cptindy
Penny Hoarding Member
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Posted - 01/26/2010 : 18:15:04
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"It is the nature of the human species to reject what is true but unpleasant and to embrace what is obviously false but comforting"
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cptindy
Penny Hoarding Member
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Posted - 01/26/2010 : 18:36:15
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Copper wire as far as number 1 or number3 and so on is determined by its diameter not age.
With Copper plumbing if you make cuts along the soldered joints you will bring it up on that scale. Meaning more money. I have had the luxury of dealing directly with large scrap yards and have learned a few tricks. Here is a hint to receiving better numbers at your scrap yard. In the summer I bring bottled water to all the guys! If I go early to take in a load i stop and spend 5-10 bucks on Breakfast burritos at Micky D's and hand them to the workers. Mostly I look to make nice with the foreman as he is the on who can give you a premium price on your metal. |
"It is the nature of the human species to reject what is true but unpleasant and to embrace what is obviously false but comforting"
" The average man doesn't want to be free. He wants to be safe."
H.L. Mencken
http://silver-news-today.com/ |
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uthminsta
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 01/27/2010 : 01:06:37
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Originally posted by cptindyHere is a hint to receiving better numbers at your scrap yard. In the summer I bring bottled water to all the guys! If I go early to take in a load i stop and spend 5-10 bucks on Breakfast burritos at Micky D's and hand them to the workers. Mostly I look to make nice with the foreman as he is the on who can give you a premium price on your metal.
You know, I never thought of that. Good thinking, new guy! We all talk about giving chocolate to the tellers at the banks, but this is a good idea! |
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