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    How to get copper from motors?

    So I scarapped a few garage door openers, and a few various other motors. So once I get the part out that has all the copper wound through it how in the crap do ya get the copper out of the metal part that is all wrapped around and though???



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    Hmmmmmmm Did you Try Reading the Forums? You be surprised at the Information in the Post Honest.

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    Yeah, there are already several posts on this topic throughout the forum. You will find your answers really easy here. Good luck and enjoy the read!

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    There are a couple of links to videos as well. I personally cut the loops on one side, then flip it over and pull it all through. I have been wanting to take a video of that and post it, but have not yet. I am waiting to have a larger pile of motors.

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