Hi everyone this is my first post. I found some copper cable, about an inch or so thick, that is sheathed in lead. It weighs about 65 pounds. The yard I took it to only offered 15 cents a pound- said it was contaminated lead. Needless to say, I held on to it. Anyone know what other yards might offer? I'd rather not mess around with the lead, but if I must, what's the safest, easiest way to de-sheathe it? The lead is too thick to cut with a utility blade. Any advice is much appreciated.