Mega chunk of COPPER wire

Originally Posted by scrapping4ever

My dad just gave me a couple of pieces of this from his work. How did you strip it? The biggest part of insulation also stinks when cut. Any body know what it is

It looks to be teflon.

Originally Posted by scrapping4ever

My dad just gave me a couple of pieces of this from his work. How did you strip it? The biggest part of insulation also stinks when cut. Any body know what it is

I stripped it with a __________stripper. But, before I had that machine, when I got large pieces I would cut them into about 12"-16" pieces. Then put your piece in a vice. Then using a reciprocating saw with a wood blade cut lengthwise as far as the blade will reach' then flip the wire 180, lined up with your first cut, and cut the rest of the length of it. I use a wood blade just because they are longer than the metal blades. (Less cutting) On this stuff I would say you would have to make your lengthwise cuts at least 4 times. 12oclock, 3oclock, 6, 9. The outer layer comes off like rubber, but the inner white stuff is quite firm. Then just pry out the copper with a screwdriver. Hope that makes sense.

As far as the smell, it's because the wire got hot when it was in use. Personally I love that smell, cuz it means more scrap