I Have 3 Armature Arms

**Dawsey** · 07-24-2011, 02:23 PM

So, I recently took apart 2 lawnmowers and a hoover. I am left with 3 armature arms. If you don't know what they are then look below,

So, they have coils of copper inside and I presume the other parts of metal are steel.

So what can I really do? Should I take them as they are? Dismantle them and how?

Also, the commutator has copper on it to. Small copper bars.

So I would appreciate some suggestions and opinions.

**Dawsey** · 07-24-2011, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Re-cycler

If you have the time and gumption tear them down for the extra money.....if you are moving volumes of different metals from several locations, it is easier to pile them up whole and sell as is when the price goes up a few cents per lb.
;?)

I can assure you I have the time as we just broke up from school and I now have the 6 weeks ahead of me to do what ever and this will of course in involve scrapping. I may get more but it won't be loads more so I would like to tear them down to make the extra buck or two. I just need like a tutorial on how to tear them down in the first place.

**Mick** · 07-24-2011, 03:01 PM

Armatures - I take a thin-blade screwdriver and hammer. Start the cardboard/plastic dividers out by pounding on then from one side. Then grab and pull with a needle nose pliers. Pull the divider out. Then just start unwinding the copper wire. It's time-consuming and I don't do them any more as I have too much else to do.

Alternately, build up a real hot fire in the wood stove. Throw in a few armatures. Cover completely with wood or coals. Let alone for 3 or 4 minutes. Use a rod or wire to pull them out and drop into a bucket of water (LOTS of steam). Dividers are completely burned away and wire will practically fall off.

**Dawsey** · 07-24-2011, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Mick

Armatures - I take a thin-blade screwdriver and hammer. Start the cardboard/plastic dividers out by pounding on then from one side. Then grab and pull with a needle nose pliers. Pull the divider out. Then just start unwinding the copper wire. It's time-consuming and I don't do them any more as I have too much else to do.

Alternately, build up a real hot fire in the wood stove. Throw in a few armatures. Cover completely with wood or coals. Let alone for 3 or 4 minutes. Use a rod or wire to pull them out and drop into a bucket of water (LOTS of steam). Dividers are completely burned away and wire will practically fall off.

Wow thanks man this will really help me. I have those tools right next to me as well