Michael's Scrap-Life

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My name is Michael, and I am a 31 year old from North Carolina. This channel is dedicated to documenting all aspects of my life relating to scrap metal, recycling, and heavy machinery. I hope to document my personal experiences, as an entrepreneur, in the scrap metal industry. Along side scrap metal related videos, I plan to document other personal projects, such as my 1976 Ford F-250 crew cab truck. This is my first channel, so it will take some time for me to polish my video taking and editing skills. Below is a list of topics you may see on this channel: Scrap Metal Recycling Heavy Equipment Road Tractors / Big rigs / Trailers Processing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals Starting new businesses (mostly recycling related) Diesel Engines Project Trucks / Equipment Auctions / Auction Purchases If you have any suggestions of topics I could cover related to those above, please don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks, Michael's Scrap-Life

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A Week Worth of Scrap Yard Break Downs!

A Week Worth of Scrap Yard Break Downs! Michael's Scrap-Life

4K views - 6 days ago

It's Time for Scrap Yard Spring Cleaning! Reorganizing for Efficiency!

It's Time for Scrap Yard Spring Cleaning! Reorganizing for Efficiency! Michael's Scrap-Life

4.3K views - 2 weeks ago

New Scrap Yard Location 3 Year Update! Its Been a Wonderful Journey!

New Scrap Yard Location 3 Year Update! Its Been a Wonderful Journey! Michael's Scrap-Life

6.2K views - 2 weeks ago

Scrap Yard Secret! How to Determine the Copper Recovery of Insulated Copper Wire!

Scrap Yard Secret! How to Determine the Copper Recovery of Insulated Copper Wire! Michael's Scrap-Life

20.6K views - 4 weeks ago

We Have a New Smash Video Mascot... Not For Long!

We Have a New Smash Video Mascot... Not For Long! Michael's Scrap-Life

4K views - 1 month ago

Let's Bale 30,000 lbs. of Copper! Less Talking and More Action!

Let's Bale 30,000 lbs. of Copper! Less Talking and More Action! Michael's Scrap-Life

16.3K views - 1 month ago

Why Do I Buy Used Equipment? Another Online Auction Purchase - Bobcat S630!

Why Do I Buy Used Equipment? Another Online Auction Purchase - Bobcat S630! Michael's Scrap-Life

13.2K views - 1 month ago

Resurrecting a Liebherr 934: Is This Project Even Possible?

Resurrecting a Liebherr 934: Is This Project Even Possible? Michael's Scrap-Life

4.9K views - 2 months ago

I Had My First Experience with an Internet Troll - I Had to Call The Cops!

I Had My First Experience with an Internet Troll - I Had to Call The Cops! Michael's Scrap-Life

41.9K views - 3 months ago

It Takes a Real Cowboy to Drive One of These Off a Low Boy! We Are Back in Business!

It Takes a Real Cowboy to Drive One of These Off a Low Boy! We Are Back in Business! Michael's Scrap-Life

5.9K views - 3 months ago

I Purchased This Brand New Hot Water Pressure Washer at Auction... Was It Worth It? Michael's Scrap-Life

4K views - 3 months ago

We Hoped It Was Just a Blown Head Gasket... We Were So Wrong!

We Hoped It Was Just a Blown Head Gasket... We Were So Wrong! Michael's Scrap-Life

9.9K views - 3 months ago

Another Broken Machine - I Think It's Time for an Upgrade!

Another Broken Machine - I Think It's Time for an Upgrade! Michael's Scrap-Life

5.3K views - 3 months ago

Can this Jeep Survive a Scrap Yard Torture Test?

Can this Jeep Survive a Scrap Yard Torture Test? Michael's Scrap-Life

3.4K views - 3 months ago

I Saved This Antique Mini Backhoe from the Scrap Yard, but Will It Run?!

I Saved This Antique Mini Backhoe from the Scrap Yard, but Will It Run?! Michael's Scrap-Life

10.7K views - 4 months ago

Demolition of TWO San Luis & Rio Grande Locomotives!

Demolition of TWO San Luis & Rio Grande Locomotives! Michael's Scrap-Life

18.4K views - 5 months ago

Fixing Our Liebherr 934 Material Handler | Will This Used Hydraulic Pump Work?

Fixing Our Liebherr 934 Material Handler | Will This Used Hydraulic Pump Work? Michael's Scrap-Life

3.7K views - 5 months ago

There's a Skunk Stuck in the Pool! Can We Save It?!

There's a Skunk Stuck in the Pool! Can We Save It?! Michael's Scrap-Life

4.2K views - 6 months ago

Chevy Truck vs. Forklift! Who Will Win?!

Chevy Truck vs. Forklift! Who Will Win?! Michael's Scrap-Life

5K views - 7 months ago

Should I Bring This Dump Truck Back from the Dead… or Scrap It?

Should I Bring This Dump Truck Back from the Dead… or Scrap It? Michael's Scrap-Life

12.9K views - 9 months ago

I Abused This Junk Chevy… What Should We Do Next?

I Abused This Junk Chevy… What Should We Do Next? Michael's Scrap-Life

4.3K views - 9 months ago

$12,000 for 4 City Buses?! My Biggest Gamble Yet

$12,000 for 4 City Buses?! My Biggest Gamble Yet Michael's Scrap-Life

10.6K views - 9 months ago

Can a Junk Lawn Mower Survive as a Bush Hog?

Can a Junk Lawn Mower Survive as a Bush Hog? Michael's Scrap-Life

118.2K views - 10 months ago

Let's Go Rescue my Broken Skid Steer with our Roll-Off Truck Flatbed!

Let's Go Rescue my Broken Skid Steer with our Roll-Off Truck Flatbed! Michael's Scrap-Life

9.2K views - 10 months ago

Here’s How I Caught the Thieves Who Broke Into My Scrap Yard!

Here’s How I Caught the Thieves Who Broke Into My Scrap Yard! Michael's Scrap-Life

52K views - 10 months ago

Liebherr 922 Electromagnet Fix – After Months of Sitting Idle, It's Running Again!

Liebherr 922 Electromagnet Fix – After Months of Sitting Idle, It's Running Again! Michael's Scrap-Life

6.5K views - 10 months ago

Unleashing the Power of the NEW Fuchs 370 Material Handler!

Unleashing the Power of the NEW Fuchs 370 Material Handler! Michael's Scrap-Life

11.8K views - 10 months ago

I STOLE This $750,000 Brand New Machine! Fuchs MHL370 Auction Purchase. Michael's Scrap-Life

29.9K views - 1 year ago

The Story of How The Steel Mill Tried to Take Advantage of me!

The Story of How The Steel Mill Tried to Take Advantage of me! Michael's Scrap-Life

82.5K views - 1 year ago

I Bought a Roll-Off Truck Online Sight UNSEEN. I hope I don't Regret it!

I Bought a Roll-Off Truck Online Sight UNSEEN. I hope I don't Regret it! Michael's Scrap-Life

16.9K views - 1 year ago

Cleaning Out the NEW Shop! This Place was a HUGE Mess!

Cleaning Out the NEW Shop! This Place was a HUGE Mess! Michael's Scrap-Life

28.6K views - 1 year ago

I Smashed a Nissan 280zx with a HUGE 20 Cylinder Engine! Now it has 2000 Horse Power!

I Smashed a Nissan 280zx with a HUGE 20 Cylinder Engine! Now it has 2000 Horse Power! Michael's Scrap-Life

3.8K views - 1 year ago

Cutting Down Trees at the New Shop! I Hope We Don't Drop One on the Building!

Cutting Down Trees at the New Shop! I Hope We Don't Drop One on the Building! Michael's Scrap-Life

4.6K views - 1 year ago

I Just Bought a HUGE Shop for Making Content! I Hope it Wasn't a Mistake!

I Just Bought a HUGE Shop for Making Content! I Hope it Wasn't a Mistake! Michael's Scrap-Life

12.9K views - 1 year ago

I Swapped a 20 Cylinder 2000HP Engine into a Mini Van! Then the Engine Blew Up!

I Swapped a 20 Cylinder 2000HP Engine into a Mini Van! Then the Engine Blew Up! Michael's Scrap-Life

6.6K views - 1 year ago

I Bought Another Cheap Liebherr Project - What a NIGHTMARE! Should we Just Scrap It?!

I Bought Another Cheap Liebherr Project - What a NIGHTMARE! Should we Just Scrap It?! Michael's Scrap-Life

7.4K views - 1 year ago

This is How We Processed a MASSIVE 175,000 Pound Score Board to be Recycled!

This is How We Processed a MASSIVE 175,000 Pound Score Board to be Recycled! Michael's Scrap-Life

22.1K views - 1 year ago

We Smashed FOUR Jet Skis! What's Next?!

We Smashed FOUR Jet Skis! What's Next?! Michael's Scrap-Life

3.2K views - 1 year ago

We Ran the Skid Steer Out of Fuel - A Costly Mistake! Replacing the Starter in a Case 450CT!

We Ran the Skid Steer Out of Fuel - A Costly Mistake! Replacing the Starter in a Case 450CT! Michael's Scrap-Life

5.9K views - 1 year ago

Saving a HUGE Long Reach Excavator and SMASHING a Car! Should we Scrap it?!

Saving a HUGE Long Reach Excavator and SMASHING a Car! Should we Scrap it?! Michael's Scrap-Life

17.9K views - 1 year ago

Save or Scrap? Akerman EW230B - Our First Hydraulic Material Handler!

Save or Scrap? Akerman EW230B - Our First Hydraulic Material Handler! Michael's Scrap-Life

9.2K views - 1 year ago

Cutting and Baling Super THICK Scrap Aluminum Sheets!

Cutting and Baling Super THICK Scrap Aluminum Sheets! Michael's Scrap-Life

6.4K views - 1 year ago

Eating the Viral SCRAP (Trash) Salad!

Eating the Viral SCRAP (Trash) Salad! Michael's Scrap-Life

2.5K views - 1 year ago

Smashing Random Items with the HUGE Steel Plate! Don't Worry Everything Will Be Recycled!

Smashing Random Items with the HUGE Steel Plate! Don't Worry Everything Will Be Recycled! Michael's Scrap-Life

5K views - 1 year ago

The Story of How I Got Into the Metal Recycling Industry at a Young Age! Its Been a Crazy Ride!

The Story of How I Got Into the Metal Recycling Industry at a Young Age! Its Been a Crazy Ride! Michael's Scrap-Life

15.7K views - 1 year ago

This is How We Use a LASER Analyzer to Identify Exotic Metals!

This is How We Use a LASER Analyzer to Identify Exotic Metals! Michael's Scrap-Life

6.1K views - 1 year ago

Let's Recycling some Brass Bullet Shell Casings with our Shaker Table!

Let's Recycling some Brass Bullet Shell Casings with our Shaker Table! Michael's Scrap-Life

4.7K views - 1 year ago

Processing a Burnt Hay Baler with Our Genesis Mobile Shear! I Think it Might Be Time for an Upgrade!

Processing a Burnt Hay Baler with Our Genesis Mobile Shear! I Think it Might Be Time for an Upgrade! Michael's Scrap-Life

8.9K views - 1 year ago

This is the MOST Frustrating Thing About Posting on Social Media! SCAMMERS are the WORST!

This is the MOST Frustrating Thing About Posting on Social Media! SCAMMERS are the WORST! Michael's Scrap-Life

3.4K views - 1 year ago

I SMASHED an Antique Cub Cadet Tractor Because YOU Didn't Show Up to Buy It!

I SMASHED an Antique Cub Cadet Tractor Because YOU Didn't Show Up to Buy It! Michael's Scrap-Life

5.1K views - 1 year ago

I Turned a Minivan into a Mini-TRUCK! Can it Survive the Scrap Yard?

I Turned a Minivan into a Mini-TRUCK! Can it Survive the Scrap Yard? Michael's Scrap-Life

5.2K views - 1 year ago

Replacing a Car's Engine Oil with Paint Thinner! How Long Until it Blows Up?!

Replacing a Car's Engine Oil with Paint Thinner! How Long Until it Blows Up?! Michael's Scrap-Life

3.5K views - 1 year ago

CHEAP Auction Skid Steer Broom Attachment Review! Would You Buy One?!

CHEAP Auction Skid Steer Broom Attachment Review! Would You Buy One?! Michael's Scrap-Life

9.4K views - 1 year ago

Will Deodorant Stop Your Car Belt from Squealing? Let's Find out!

Will Deodorant Stop Your Car Belt from Squealing? Let's Find out! Michael's Scrap-Life

8.8K views - 1 year ago

I Bought a HUGE Liebherr 942 at Auction Sight Unseen for $14,000! What Could Go Wrong?!

I Bought a HUGE Liebherr 942 at Auction Sight Unseen for $14,000! What Could Go Wrong?! Michael's Scrap-Life

37.6K views - 1 year ago

Quality Control is Very Important in the Recycling Industry! Here's how we do it!

Quality Control is Very Important in the Recycling Industry! Here's how we do it! Michael's Scrap-Life

3.5K views - 1 year ago

How a Scrap Yard Electromagnet Works!

How a Scrap Yard Electromagnet Works! Michael's Scrap-Life

12K views - 1 year ago

I Replaced my Car's Engine Oil with Laundry Detergent! How Long Will it Last?!

I Replaced my Car's Engine Oil with Laundry Detergent! How Long Will it Last?! Michael's Scrap-Life

3.8K views - 1 year ago

SMASHING a Full Water Tote and a Motorcycle with the HUGE Steel Plate!

SMASHING a Full Water Tote and a Motorcycle with the HUGE Steel Plate! Michael's Scrap-Life

2.1K views - 1 year ago

RECYCLING a Large Load of Bare Bright Copper - Over $20,000 Worth!

RECYCLING a Large Load of Bare Bright Copper - Over $20,000 Worth! Michael's Scrap-Life

5.4K views - 1 year ago