Gear
Gear that earns its keep
Every tool review here answers one question: how many pounds of scrap until it pays for itself? Reviews are on the way — the payback math comes built into the calculators.
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Best Wire Stripping Machines
Tested against the payback math: at what volume does a machine beat a knife?
The $50 Scrapper Starter Kit
Magnet, gloves, snips, scale — the minimum kit that covers 90% of beginner scrapping.
Best Scales for Scrapping
Don't trust the yard's scale alone. Accurate, cheap options for home weighing.
Wondering if a stripper is worth it?
The Strip-or-Sell calculator includes your time in the math — it tells you when a machine starts paying.