@@ashmaybe9634 The Chigg detected this truck in a river, and pulled it out like a sore tooth in a nagging mother in-laws jaw with the BIG magnet. Thanks SO MUCH Beau, for the magnet link, these things are brutally brilliant.
Hey chig, thanks for always providing interesting and entertaining videos. I (we) really appreciate your efforts as you never disappoint. Keep up the great work!
I posted my first magnet fishing video of my house's cistern (over a century old). I referenced you in the video and put your links in the description (hope that's ok). Long time follower. Thank you for all that you do. I first started watching you when I came back from working in a conflict zone (non-military, non-profit work) and was decompressing. I finally pulled the trigger and started my new hobby because of you. Many thanks again.
So, I bought the smaller magnet that you posted in the description (hope some proceeds get to you) figuring I didn't need all of the power of the bigger magnet. I used it right away at my local lake. Got a few hits on some big items but wasn't able to pull 'em up. Only got fish hooks. Am I doing this wrong? Hope you'll post the final video in this series of how to rig the magnet fishing set-up soon. Thanks again.
I didn’t think I was going to enjoy this video since I don’t really do any magnet fishing. But surprising, I was really engaged and enjoyed it as much as any video I’ve ever watched.
I bought the magnet you recommended a year or two ago and bought another one after to just to have a spare both going strong and get used heavily found one gun so far and lots of od things
Great video Chigg.... VERY informative !! ALOT of people don't understand that the weight limit of the magnet that they purchased was determined mostly by ( per sq. inch ) attached to a flat surface giving the magnet MOAR surface ratio in turn a stronger pull rating on it. Great way to show why someone with a 240 lb magnet can't pick up an 60 lb canon ball . I call it MAGNET TO SURFACE AREA RATIO. Great job on this one Chigg and the next I'm sure will be equally as informative. can't wait to see it... one of your earlier videos is how we learned to use a cut plastic soda bottle at top of magnet to keep it from getting hung in trees. thanx Chigg catch you on the next
I was afraid for your back, lifting those cannon balls! Beau!!! You gotta be more careful!!! The magnets tested fine, I think you'll be depending on the large one more. More surface area, as you said. Great video!
Hey man thanks for the video that magnet is strong there that is a good magnet and hopefully you pull out some good stuff with it hopefully it brings you some good luck
Those magnets are seriously impressive and most certainly need to be handled with caution, they are in no way toys! I suspect those ingot's are a Zinc alloy containing Magnesium, they're probably worth a decent amount of money.
Enoch Powell the bigger ones can take off your fingers easily if it gets you just right. Will break them for sure. And put a HUGE dent in the side of your friends car too.
@Aquachigger I'm Almost positive those ingots are Anodes to prevent iron items under water from rusting. The anode will decay instead of the Item its attached to like bridge components. I think its Magnesium. Water heaters have the same thing in a rod form to keep the guts from rusting out and can be changed when they are completely gone.
He said they tried to cut it with a torch... they would have had a massive magnesium fire if it was... Its probably just a magnesium alloy and he could easily do some math to figure out what it is
@@DIGGER19860 the whole block would have caught and they wouldnt have been able to put it out if it was magnesium. It may be an aluminum and magnesium alloy but definitely not pure magnesium, im pretty sure magnesium would be highly corroded plus is bad for the environment not to mention giant magnesium blocks would be pretty expensive and not found just lying in a lake. I have just listened to what he said again and it sounds like it was aluminum and they didn't accept it because it was alloyed with something else. I know that automobiles commonly have an aluminum/magnesium alloy in the rims so its probably what they are
Hey Beau, I worked one summer at a scap yard while studying metallurgy. The place you're selling to should have a handheld X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer that can tell you the details of those alloy weights. They definitely use one for sorting scrap, but maybe the buyers didn't have it available at the time. I don't know what alloy would have burned under a cutting torch, but it'd be something rare.
Was thinking magnesium if the ingot metal is flammable, but a quick search seems to indicate that Zinc is flammable as well. And zinc electrodes are used as sacrificial anodes I think on boats. So perhaps they are Zinc.
The ingots that you have are from the mining company Arsarco which is one of the largest mining companies in the word. They are used in the refining process. More than likely they are made of zinc.
Their a few things I learned about magnet's Beau is their are some people out there build specific types of magnet's that have the ability to attach to curved and round objects by manipulating the magnets shape and field for picking up objects there are You Tube video's on that subject of people explaining that just if that helps thanks Beau
Aquachigger: Is the area where you found the ingots close to a former Asarco (American Smelting and Refining Company) site? I asked an AI powered search engine 2 questions in reference to the ingots, and this is what it told me: What metal ingots catches on fire when you try to cut it with a torch? Metal Ingots That Catch Fire When Cut with a Torch: When working with metal ingots, particularly in the context of cutting or melting them with a torch, it is crucial to understand the properties of different metals and their reactions to high temperatures. Some metals can ignite or catch fire when subjected to intense heat from a torch. 1. Magnesium: Magnesium is one of the most notable metals that can catch fire when cut with a torch. It has a low ignition temperature and burns very brightly, producing intense heat and light. When magnesium ignites, it can be challenging to extinguish because it continues to burn even in the presence of water, which can cause the fire to spread. 2. Aluminum: While aluminum itself does not easily catch fire, finely divided aluminum powder or shavings can ignite when exposed to high temperatures from a torch. This is due to the increased surface area that allows for rapid oxidation and combustion. 3. Titanium: Titanium can also ignite under certain conditions when heated by a torch, especially if it is in thin sections or fine particles. The ignition point for titanium is relatively high compared to magnesium but still poses a risk during cutting operations. 4. Lithium: Lithium is another metal that can catch fire when heated. It reacts vigorously with water and air, leading to combustion if not handled properly. 5. Zinc: Zinc can vaporize at high temperatures and may ignite if exposed to an open flame or spark during cutting operations. In summary, magnesium, finely divided aluminum, titanium, lithium, and zinc are metals that pose significant risks of catching fire when subjected to the heat of a torch during cutting or melting processes. ====== What does asarco electro mean? Understanding ASARCO Electro: ASARCO Electro refers to the process of electrolysis used in the extraction and refining of metals, particularly copper. In the context of ASARCO (American Smelting and Refining Company), this term is associated with their operations that involve electrolytic processes for producing high-purity copper cathodes. Electrolytic Process Overview Electrolysis Basics: Electrolysis is a chemical process that uses electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous reaction. In metal refining, it typically involves the use of an electrolyte solution containing metal ions. Copper Production: For copper production, the ore is first processed to extract copper minerals, which are then concentrated into a slurry. This slurry undergoes further processing to produce copper concentrate, which contains about 28% copper. Electrowinning: In ASARCO’s operations, electrowinning is a key step where an electric current is passed through the electrolyte solution containing dissolved copper ions. This causes the copper ions to migrate towards the cathode (the negatively charged electrode) where they are reduced and deposited as pure metallic copper. Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning (SX/EW): ASARCO employs a combined method known as solvent extraction and electrowinning at its Ray and Silver Bell mines in Arizona. This method allows for efficient recovery of copper from low-grade ores by first extracting copper using organic solvents before using electrolysis to refine it. Final Product: The end product of this process is high-quality electrolytic tough pitch (ETP) copper cathodes, which meet stringent industry standards for purity and conductivity. In summary, ASARCO Electro pertains to the electrochemical processes utilized by ASARCO for refining copper through methods such as electrowinning, ensuring that they produce high-purity metal efficiently from their mining operations.
Ok Chig...I don't share tis much but if you are REALLY sore...try 50/50 Patron and Jack aka: "Jackhammer" you only need 1 or 2...don't laugh...it honestly isn't what it sounds like...it's soooo smooth...oh yeah..BOTH should come from overnight in the freezer! 🤗😉😉CHEERS!!!
Ive got one of the big ones like you have. I threw it off a catwalk thats a big fishing spot and first throw it hit a steel ibeam flat on it. That Ibeam was connected to the catwalk. I had to go home grab a come a long and winch it off that beam. Thought for sure it was gone. Lol
Sounds like it could be magnesium in those plates. It is very flameable. I had light weight rims made from this on my Torino Cobra back in the day. Cheers
You should rig up some insane electro magnetic junk yard battery that’s small and get a backpack with some car batteries. Also Asarco is a mining thing here in Arizona (maybe elsewhere) mostly cooper mines.
When I saw you next to your truck I thought you were going to toss the magnet at your door and pull the door off. My luck I would have missed the door and went through the window. Eather way it would have made for a great video
that musket was in the water for 160 years, the wood is still on it, as long as the wood does NOT dry out improperly then it will stay around (if not sound) there are specific methods to drying old wood, you will just have to look them up. Just for your info I don't know how to dry water logged wood either.
Your 'ingots' might be sacrificial anodes intended to go on a ship's hull, to reduce corrosion. If they burned from a cutting torch, they may contain magnesium - that burns like a flare when it ignites.
I believe your unknown bars of flammable metal are made of magnesium. In burnt car the outer case of the transmission is made of this and will be totally gone. Often mistaken for aluminum.
I bet when they cut the Asarco Electro ingot open the metal was a bit on the blue side and you said it burned I think it is an aluminum-magnesium mix very popular in the 1950s for making pencil sharpeners but in the 1930s and in ww2 up to the 50s it was used in making airplanes when some years back they found a ww2 bomber in the arctic a mistake with starting made it go up like a torch! safe to say they don't use this mix anymore and, it is also the reason planes are painted nowadays in the 40s and 50s they were shiny bare metal aluminum it does corrode but slower than modern aluminum.
So chigg, that company (Asarco) is still in business and has been since 1889. It is located In Tucson Arizona (headquarters) and Texas. It's a zinc, copper and silver concern so most likely your bigots are zinc or zinc magnesium alloy for use on ship hulls as anti corrosion sacrificial metal.
Did you find them in a river with barge traffic. They look like some kind of catalytic electrodes to prevent rusting of steel in contact with fresh water?
I think those bars are anodes. They are attached to bridges and other things to protect them from rust. Rust will eat away at the anode and leave the bridge metal alone making it last alot longer. At least that is my guess.
why didn't you use your tractor? hind site comes more often with age, or is it the other way around? I don't know im older than you not by much but sometimes a little goes a long way,or is it the other way around?
