Bluestreak
Member
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2012
- Messages
- 11
Hello,
My name is Jonathan. I have the bug. It all started when I was watching some refining youtube videos. I started recycling aluminum cans, then I started harvesting copper from old TV's I found in the woods and from wires. The patience and the interest is well established and I think I found my niche. I have a real part time job so this has just been fun so far but I would like to turn it into a part time business.
I have been acquiring sterling scrap as well as some 14k scrap below spot. I also harvested two computers. So far I think I am doing it correctly. The ultimate goal is to acquire enough processors and ram sticks to make the purchase of the chemicals worthwhile. I have some crucibles and I want to build a refractory cast furnace which I hope to power with waste oil (or propane) Eventually I want to build a brick furnace fueled with firewood. The end result will hopefully be a home garage silver and gold refinery. I studied a fair amount of chemistry in college so I understand most of the principles behind the use of the chemicals, electrolytic cell, inquarting etc...but I have a lot of home schooling to do before I can contemplate a pour.
Here are the processors, foils, etc I have so far (I just started collecting):
I guess my biggest question for the membership is: Am I starting out on the right track? and What is the logical next step once I have acquired sufficient materials to justify the cost of processing. So far I have paid nothing for the materials but I think its reasonable to pay between $1 to $5 USD for an old CPU (not celeron)
What say you?
Btw: I really enjoy this site; the learning process has already begun and thanks in advance for any comments.
My name is Jonathan. I have the bug. It all started when I was watching some refining youtube videos. I started recycling aluminum cans, then I started harvesting copper from old TV's I found in the woods and from wires. The patience and the interest is well established and I think I found my niche. I have a real part time job so this has just been fun so far but I would like to turn it into a part time business.
I have been acquiring sterling scrap as well as some 14k scrap below spot. I also harvested two computers. So far I think I am doing it correctly. The ultimate goal is to acquire enough processors and ram sticks to make the purchase of the chemicals worthwhile. I have some crucibles and I want to build a refractory cast furnace which I hope to power with waste oil (or propane) Eventually I want to build a brick furnace fueled with firewood. The end result will hopefully be a home garage silver and gold refinery. I studied a fair amount of chemistry in college so I understand most of the principles behind the use of the chemicals, electrolytic cell, inquarting etc...but I have a lot of home schooling to do before I can contemplate a pour.
Here are the processors, foils, etc I have so far (I just started collecting):
I guess my biggest question for the membership is: Am I starting out on the right track? and What is the logical next step once I have acquired sufficient materials to justify the cost of processing. So far I have paid nothing for the materials but I think its reasonable to pay between $1 to $5 USD for an old CPU (not celeron)
What say you?
Btw: I really enjoy this site; the learning process has already begun and thanks in advance for any comments.