computer power cables

newby, what do you use to strip the cables? I have a machine that hooks up to a drill but still find it cumbersome

I use this one:

Patented Manual Wire Cable Stripper Stripping Machine Tool Scrap Copper | eBay

btw, I am not affiliated in any way, with the makers, just a happy customer

Originally Posted by NewbyScrapper

I use this one:

Patented Manual Wire Cable Stripper Stripping Machine Tool Scrap Copper | eBay

btw, I am not affiliated in any way, with the makers, just a happy customer

I have the same one and love it, except when i got it 2 years ago it cost me $99

#1 insulated $1.80 lb...cant be bothered to strip it. I am saving all my cord ends until I can find a better-than-shred price, or find a means to remove the brass easier. I wonder if i put big pot of water over my campfire out back and boil the ends if they will come apart. Cant hurt trying and it wont burn the plastic off into the stratosphere lol.

thats good to know thanks shendog I think i am getting beat by my local yard on #1 insulated

Originally Posted by npegger

thats good to know thanks shendog I think i am getting beat by my local yard on #1 insulated

You may be getting beat, but remember that every yard is different. Geographical location doesnt seem to matter, from Pittsburgh to Atlanta, there is no real way to gauge how pricing is done. For example, there are 3 yards near me that pay $6, $8 and $12 for the same car battery. It does help you to question their prices, though. On more than 1 occasion I brought a variety of items in and asked what their pricing was. If I thought it was too low I took that item out of the pile and said I can do better elsewhere (in a nice way). Usually they ask what i can get elsewhere and most of the time will match that price. Makes me feel good about getting the most for my money and I dont have to drive around to other yards or take it home to store for another day. It also doesnt hurt to bring in volume, or call ahead to check prices as they can fluctuate daily.

I appreciate the advice just newbie here