Best way to scrap wire?

Originally Posted by LamoidTheScrapper

i just got a bunch more wires... i have Thick Desktop Power Cables, as well as some smaller ones from cars.... i guess i just have to s trip it with wire cutters and do it by hand... also does anyone know of a good value site online i can ship metal to who will accept 1 LB or small ammounts of metal? i know a good site but i kind of need about 40 LB to make it worth it.... im 18, and im doing this as a small hobby along working part time for my dads IT Tech company.... i want to make extra cash on the side and was hoping to do this as a hobby and make small cash... im not looking to ship off 50 60 LB im looking to ship out 5 or less

My opinion and what I consider value added regarding wire stripping:

I have a small wire stripper that works pretty good and only strip 14 ga. Or larger solid, and 12 ga. Or larger stranded. Everything else gets sold as is. It is not worth my time to strip smaller stuff.

You should be able to locate a Scrap yard near you that accepts insulated wire vs. shipping it off. Separate your wire into communications wire (least value), and single strand wire(next best). You can strip cords to single strand which increases the value.

Visit a scrap yard and ask them how they grade is the best thing. Here or other social media gives plenty insight. A block of wood with drilled holes and a drywall screw is cheap and easy to make. Trial and error regarding screw depth into wire jacket. Too deep and the wire shreds, and too shallow makes it difficult to separate.

The copper recovery rate, by weight, of the wire determines the value and therefore the payout.

Just my opinion. Good luck with your endeavor.