Check Out My New "Little Friend"

[@MarniePeter]

My husband is a huge scrap master and we love watching your videos! Keep up the amazing fun videos! Hi five Mike and hello from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! 🎉

[@dennismullens41]

I’ll bet your neighbors absolutely “love” your scavenging efforts. 😀🔈

[@curttaverner5857]

Hey ol Mike. If u grind the center of that bit down a bit into a bit more of a 2 prong fork it works a lot faster and easier my friend. Helps it grab better. Cheers

[@strakill]

I used a grinder and cut a much deeper V shape in the middle of the chisel bit. Use the grinder and make sure the cut is as blunt as you can make it to mitigate cutting the copper. I do this with my motors and once you get the hang of it you will fly right through these motors. Another tip is to drive the end into the copper and then bring the gun downwards making sure you make contact with the motor body with the chisel. Imagine the copper coming out as straight as possible from the channels rather then forcing it to the center line of the motor.

[@annettebeavers7866]

Thanks for the update. Like you figured out how to get the copper out of the motors. Love your videos 📸❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@unclejoe7929]

Just a hint DULL up the spade bit don’t won’t cut the copper and it will grab the soft copper instead. So satisfying!

[@jennypennyridesagain5599]

Okie Scrapper made a special bit for the air hammer with a V in it. Works like a charm.

[@KatrinaMiller117]

You never cease to amaze me! I learn something new every episode!

[@timothytice3074]

i figured that method out 5 years ago but the metal music many years before. you did a great job mike.

[@MyCracker1234]

Mike, I'm glad you finally learnt about this, but when using tools that vibrate, make sure you aren't using them tools for long periods, there is a thing you can get from using vibrating tools, it's called Vibration white finger (VWF), also known as hand-arm vibration syndrome, is a condition that causes adverse effects in the fingers and arms due to regular exposure to vibrating tools.......Please pay attention to this as it's common.....Look it up and look at the pictures of people who have been affected by this.

[@rA4410d]

If you were wet those the water will actually act as a lubricant to get that copper out. Love your content keep up the good work

[@aileenhaggarty681]

Mike I love how your working area is so clean. Cleanest scrappers ever. 👍🙏🏻

[@orthogluchensnable6777]

Air chisels work great for cut through sheet metal also Mike knocking out bushings to

[@iseeyou9269]

I like your new toy makes life easier 😊.

[@jamesragus1577]

That’s why we watch KZbin, different ideas that make it a tad easier!😊

[@bengone3349]

Your dedication to scrapping is amazing.

[@lindaswanson9328]

I could watch you do this all day. Thanks Mike.

[@DeannaFisher-m5x]

NOW I know how ya get the copper out of motors!!!!😊 Thanx Mike!!!❤

[@Codasmom1776]

Way cool! Thanks for passing on the knowledge. 😊

[@demetricadement1138]

That was cool to watch MTS. Thanks for the share! ❤

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pauladunbar6701]

Oh, that is so satisfying to watch! 😄🤭

[@boggo58]

Probably better off having a more BLUNT air chisel for taking out the copper windings.

[@rogerweaver7686]

when using the sawzall, if you press the foot of the saw tight against the material being cut, you will get a lot less vibration and have less chance of blade breaking.

[@pinkerbot]

Was going to say that! 😁

[@MadelineRose-ep7fj]

Wouldn't the blade work more efficiently when it is not vibrating side to side?😊

[@Trashpandarescues]

Gotta love that! Way quicker than trying to dig it out! More copper, more money, more fun stuff!! Thanks for sharing the hack! ❤

[@johncostello5127]

if you put a small v notch in the center of your blade it grabs the coils better. Have you seen scrapitall? he uses a machete to cut the motors in half seems to make it easier to pull the copper out?

[@timsmith9645]

Great video nice little friend thanks for sharing Mike

[@anneallison5610]

Thanks for sharing Mike 😀🇨🇦

[@mikekreckel-tu9xj]

Yes blunt the chisel end with an angle grinder!

[@kmclane12]

Congratulations 🎈 that’s an awesome machine! Blessings and Peace ✝️❤️

[@jamesstevens5417]

Jim here, all the way from Brazil Indiana. I watch a lot Mike. Man you are killing it! Good job

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

That Air Hammer is Brilliant - Hello Copper Motors ! Cool Buy ! Thanks Mike ! Many Cheers from Australia !

[@drivesalot0063]

Nice job, Mike. Always moving forward! 😉👍

[@Mellow86]

Hey Mike, on those longer motors you can chop them in half with an old machete and will be less distance to pull out the copper. Just use a hammer on the end to slice machete through

[@ebikescrapper3925]

Use a book binding press or hydraulic press to press down on the cleaver.

[@KrypticKilla187]

Mike this mellow fellow is correct. I find it easiest to hammer it thru with my 3lb hammer few good wacks an it's in half... all down hill from there

[@rossbrumby1957]

I use a meat cleaver from the scrapyard and large engineers hammer. A lot easier and no copper lost from sawing or angle grinding the end off. I've swept a lot of copper powder from the bench in the past- have a kilo and a half in a big pickle jar.

[@badeadrian]

​@@ebikescrapper3925ohhh yeah 👍 Definitely hydraulic press is the best

[@richavic4520]

Never stop learning.

[@bartsimpson1961]

Try spraying the motor with soapy water first. The copper comes out much easier. Love your channel!

[@rayl253]

Mike Mike on a Monday Woo-Hoo.

[@joelotto1252]

You should watch a few videos from India where they rebuild/repair electrical motors….bet you will find some cool hacks they use to tear a motor down fast

[@toddpowell6313]

Very cool Mike it’s gonna pay for a lot of dog food.😎

[@dacdac4842]

We're diggin' these follow-up videos!

[@mitzaz8812]

Putting a hard plastic dome over half of the tub helps. chatch the flying smell bits, and yet you can still see and hold onto the motor. Those little bits can be a bear to get out when caught under the skin.

[@DazGeary]

you neighbors are gonna love u 🤣

[@y.lelivelt2619]

This is an eye opener Mike! It works really good.

[@helicopterdriver]

We used to burn the stator in a propane fired rig and cut one end of the windings off. We had a special vise that held the stator vertically and an air cylinder above that, that had vise grip pliers on one end that would pull the windings out. Fire breaks down the varnish and insulators. It was still a dirty job even with all the equipment. We are talking 50 - 100 hp motors. Rewound stators are dipped in a huge tank of varnish in the floor and left overnight. They were then drained and baked in an oven. The varnish solidifies the windings so vibration won't break the insulation down. That is why they are hard to get the wires out of without heat to break down the varnish.

[@KarenHamilton-d2p]

No wonder you like finding motors so much!

[@truckerswife5060]

Hello Mike.

[@number7__879]

Yes Sir!!!

[@GrizzleyB87]

I tried to tell you about the air hammer a while back, makes it sooooo much faster! And more fun!

[@Charl2666]

Cool new too

[@petefrenzel7296]

"Air Hammer Mike" 😀😀

[@joannefazenbaker1448]

That's awesome!

[@Azoreanislandgirl64]

That's a fun tool ! I would love to try it.

[@christopherwatson283]

Bigger compressor and a bigger hose would help the puny air chisel. 3/8" ID Hose minimum.

[@johnkranz4004]

Very nice work Mike

[@dukedepommefrite]

Fantastic!

[@upnorth6722]

New tools ways rock ! ! ! ✌

[@kevintorres9399]

Good video with great knowledge. Great background music!! Keep hustling Mike

[@elisaortizmignolet419]

Increible no sabia que exitan tales instrumentos son maravilloso !!!! Paz a cada uno Dios les bendiga

[@jerrysadventures8952]

rock roll mike

[@larryjohns8823]

Mike, wear your ear protection when using that air hammer! You will thank me when you get past 60 and can't hear $h1+😢

[@calistakorb7821]

More copper for you. Sweet!

[@kccole79]

Sweet that worked out fast

[@debijo5288]

Pretty Copper😊

[@janicegelbhaar7352]

Good morning Mike

[@michaelmount76]

Thanks for another great video

[@tonybogle5922]

Good vid mike i do it the same way, all i do is spray them with a bit of WD-40 a bit before and they come out easier.

[@drp6574]

Excellent Job my man!! Keep on keeping on!!!

[@KPaul7]

Mike, have you heard of using a machete to chop the longer ones in half? You take a machete and use a hammer. It splits the metal and cuts the copper pretty easy. With that, you can knock the copper out from the cut side easier. Even if you cut the copper off of one end. From te end you cut. You use a punch to knock the copper through. It will be even easier with that air hammer. Much love ❤️

[@robban057]

Thats how I do it. Works great.

[@KPaul7]

@robban057 hell ya, me too and it just hurts watching Mike struggle.

[@robertschwartzman195]

Buildings and had 90% of all the wire in the buildings since I worked there. My job was to make sure the oil levels were checked before the equipment was started. I also took a bucket of the one inch bolts that were used. Hardened steel nuts and bolts.

[@patjohnson9287]

That looks fun!

[@barrylangstaff5727]

Makes the job easier 🙏👍🏻

[@kandiwolfe1125]

Morning,, fearless leader of the , " Ye Olde Scrappy- Nators" Nice, time-saving device and set-up strategizing you have going on , Mike! Peace to All....😅

[@eagleeyes5638]

Greetings Mike. Awesome fyi❤❤❤

[@geridebolt2811]

Cool new tool ! I like it ! ✌🏼🌻✌🏼🌻✌🏼

[@portal2x2]

Cool, very cool Mike. Just take care of your fingers)

[@alyssacatanese7222]

Cut a v in the one your using and it will go faster ,I have been using one for over five years

[@carolstough7534]

May want to mask up lots of small parts flying around.

[@isabelleblanchet3694]

BigstackD hammers the copper out from the cut end, placing it vertically in his vice. You may want to test it out.

[@OriginalNethead]

Hammer time!

[@jeffConrad-z6y]

Mike the saveger dumpster diving dumpster. Best friend. Ford. Track. Great Jeff. 😊😊❤ 🇱🇷🛻

[@MadelineRose-ep7fj]

Have watched many videos BigCountryScrapper and his son process many of the motors for copper. He emphasizes wearing safety equipment, too. Eyes, ears, and lungs--being safe will save your life to be good with less health problems.😊

[@eicarEmoji]

I wonder if you wrapped a bicycle chain around the motor and secured the bottom ends with your clamp if it would be easier. That way you could handle all sizes. 🤔

[@pault5816]

I bought on of those air hammers also after seeing the video on utube and it works great. I was getting ready to buy a bigger compressor then I picked one up someone threw out.

[@jackjacke4654]

I dunno if you wanna try this Mike but i seen a guy cut those in half using a machette and a hammer. Makes it easier to get the copper out and less waste... Lettin ya know...

[@toddwest8618]

That’s Totally 💯 Awesome 😎

[@jesushernandez-wu3ri]

Great work....

[@martinemjt]

goggles!!!!

[@gordotortuga8748]

Adventures in scrapen!

[@DCHoosier62]

Ha! Now I figured you out Mike! You scrap not only for the environment and to make some money, but you get to use some cool tools !😂 That did work pretty good tho. Awesome job.

[@ebikescrapper3925]

I wonder if a two prong fork end would work better, if you can't buy one then cut a bit out of the middle. Great video.

[@ericcouch7583]

I enjoy watching you brother!! Another banger of a video!

[@MelindaWilliams-us8ur]

That's really cool

[@rebeccawebster3556]

Well, that was cool!!

[@natarakijoshofficial65]

I'm in for watching 😊😊😊😊😊

[@johnwicked755]

Nice work! Its easier for you now

[@dianewilliams1125]

Awesome! 😮😮😮

[@tinadominy1997]

I guess I’m going to get one now. That’s what my grandsons told me. Lol 😂😅

[@jonnaguinn-brandt5197]

Nice!😊

[@ecoalex]

I would think if you cut off one end of the field, and use a hydraulic press, you could press the copper field out of the jacket. Easy enough to make from scrap steel welded, and a hydraulic jack 8 ton bottle jack $35 harbor Freight. No air compressor required.

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

The air hammer does its job very well

[@digitalbloodline]

after you cut one end of the copper (the way you did) you can use a screwdriver and hammer to pound on the cut ends straight down to free the rest of the copper