Quote Originally Posted by Mick View Post
Sawzall blade will identify the type on it near where it goes into the Sawzall. Usually you can use a general blade for Bi-metal - and the thickness of the metal it's for will be there, too. In addition to using a magnet, using a grinder for a "spark test" is very useful. Research "spark test" on this site or "Google" it. These two tests will let you ID most of the metal you'll get. When you're ready to scrap electronics, that's a whole different ballgame.

Do you separate wire by type - Copper, aluminum, stripped and insulated? Are you cutting the cords off appliances to sell separately?

Well, you got me there, I don't understand the term 'Bi-metal', but will look it up. I must say, I enjoy breaking down unusable and/or broken electric _____ (anything) because I know a little copper lives there (my first old TV was kinda like Christmas, ya'know?) Not sure what to do with all the Motherboards yet, but I've been saving them. Thank you for "Spark test", I'll be researching it as well.



In answer to your question re: wire separating, Yes, I have Bronze, Red, Green (small amounts of misc other colors), and am acquiring enough Silver (you tell me this is alum?) to mess with. I'm saving this wire in 5 lb bundles because the $ has dropped a bit. With the time invested collecting it, I'm hoping to see a better price at some point.

Again, thank you for the valuable input.