Stripmeister vs 500+ lbs of copper wire

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In todays chronicle I'm stripping up some copper wire for my next scrap yard trip. This wire was very large and required the largest hole in the #stripmeister to get the job done. It took a little while but I was pleased with the result.
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[@darrylvohs5526]

Same stripper here. I like cutting mine the length of a 5 gallon bucket. Prestripp in one bucket, stripped in 2nd. Warm the wire up, makes the outer thhn flexible. Thanks for the video, makes me remember the old days!

[@Carpenter_King86]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my StripMiester! I'm a framer, and I cannot believe ALLL the crap the electricians throw away!?! I ALWAYS go back to clean up all their Romex. I make about 400$ a month extra, just by stripping their "trash". One of the best and smallest investments I've made, honestly. I've found it helpful to process all the material on a workbench, and kept as long as possible, as you mentioned. That was a HELL of a SCORE man! I'd be so pumped! lol. Happy Scrapping!!!

[@75blackviking]

Great video. Thanks for the detail and advice!

[@declineofthewest.]

This is exactly what I’m looking for. Thank you

[@Timmerd888]

I’ve had two drill powered strippers one of them being the original stripmeister. I came across over 2,000lbs of 500 mcm copper cable and knew my little drill stripper would be too little for the job. I upgraded to their biggest industrial stripper (E2000X)and it paid for itself in under 2 hours. If you guys strip a lot of cable/wire do yourself a favor and upgrade! Great video bro! 🤙🏻

[@inspectorgadget6510]

How’d you “ come across” over 2,000lbs of 500 mcm copper cable? From a friend or family member?

[@lauramason97]

You are doing awesome! You will learn as you go, I am a fan already!

[@lauramason97]

Thank you for helping save the planet!

[@Paulwendy-pv8yz]

I like these different videos, keep venturing outside of one type of video because these are all really entertaining/educational👍

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Appreciate it Paul! Thanks for tuning in, got another couple scrap videos in the works right now!

[@Paulwendy-pv8yz]

@@CountryBoyChronicle sweet

[@karenstarks6495]

Thats the best way keep it kinda short. I work at a yard and i appreciate it when it is manageable thanks for the video

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Heck yea brother!

[@TECHNICUSChannel]

Big copper cables for big man! Awesome cables. I have some huge cables from car starters bur very shorts this will be awesome copper score!

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Right on! I have some more copper saved up.... I need to take it to the scrap yard soon!

[@ronisaarinen8526]

@@CountryBoyChronicle where did you get those broo

[@rashadbynum9195]

Homie you a jack of all trades huh

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

lol I guess so 😂

[@stevethomas5849]

old school timber with holes of various sizes to accommodate the cable/wiring and a dry wall screw. Screw down into the hole to meet the wiring and simply pull. This scores the insulation to enable it to be pulled of the clean copper.

[@WhereMyChicken]

GREAT video! Well made and informative.

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Thanks chicken! Copper rules!!

[@Atlantismonkey40]

KZbin directed me to you. Advice. After running the wire. Smack the wire on the ground, it will spit and then be real easy to remove. Also, straighten the wire be letting sit in the sun. Really will move Thur then. Nice pile.

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

I like the idea of hitting it on the ground… will definitely do that in the future. And sadly it was freezing outside when I was doing this lol…. No sunlight that day either lol

[@jordanalexander615]

@@CountryBoyChronicle I stripped the same same wire today and it was cold and really hard to get the coating to pop off. A heater blowing on me would have helped so much.

[@tomazroses6022]

Respect. 🤘🏻

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Appreciate that 👌🏽🤘🏼

[@strangerofthe2067]

I just got the same stripmeister and I’m also using the same drill and the same battery, and also made the same mistake of cutting some wire into smaller sections 😂 I’ve got about five years of scrap saved up (residential electrician) and was excited to finally buy a stripper to use. I quickly realized it’s gonna take more time to sort out different size wire as opposed to constantly adjusting the machine, but it’s making quick work of a lot of the larger wire I have. Another tip that I saw someone else mention that also helped a lot was to leave some of the wire out in the sun for a bit to soften the insulation on it, made it cut and peel a bit easier. Happy scrapping!

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Yes Sir. I wish I could run into piles of wire like this all the time, but it was a lucky haul lol! how many lbs do u have ??

[@strangerofthe2067]

@@CountryBoyChronicle I have no clue but I have about ten of the very large heavy duty storage bins full, I think each container is like an 80 gallon container, give or take, and then four large garbage cans full, probably about 20 Home Depot buckets worth of smaller stuff, and a couple garbage bags that are also pretty full. Been piling it up in my garage for 5-6 years or so since the last time I took a load of scrap. Definitely not going to bother with smaller stuff, but just in the last couple hours I made quick work of an assortment of larger wire. Planning to spend a couple hours a day for maybe the next couple weeks or until I get tired of doing it and give in lol. In the future I’ll definitely be sorting all my scrap by size to make it easier for stripping. Less adjusting the machine. Got a lot of work ahead of me!

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

@@strangerofthe2067 Sounds like it lol. With that quantity and weight you should be getting a nice pay day. Well done waiting for the proper time to sell!

[@strangerofthe2067]

@@CountryBoyChronicle the timing was coincidental, but it is good timing with the prices the way they currently are! I’ll try and remember to come drop a comment and let you know the weight I had and what I got for it after I take it all in. Pretty sure it’s more than I can even fit in my trailer 😂

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

@@strangerofthe2067 Thats a wonderful problem to have! Hopefully I get another big wire score soon myself!

[@rondj1965]

Good to see someone working to make money by utilizing the full potential of the scrap by stripping it. It might have been worth it to invest in the E350 powered stripper. Nice work.

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

I bought a powered one off marketplace not too long ago!

[@user-fz8xj1nu1q]

Do y’all know if the original strip meister comes with an extra blade?

[@HDDynalowrider]

Stripers keep me entertained

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

lol.... same here 🤪

[@sidstimeoutdoors2782]

I've never heard of a stripmiester, that had to of made that alot easier and quicker for sure. Thanks for sharing this with us. Stay safe and stay positive brother ❤

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

A worthy investment if you enjoy stripping wire. 🤘🏻

[@Initial_LiMiT]

Ayyy, another great video. Keep it up cuz

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

yes sir!

[@Ronald-dc6me]

Not enough information what did you pay how much you get what was the waste and what was the actual scrap weight

[@drmodestoesq]

You could put this thingamajig in your drill press. Just set the pulleys to the slowest speed to increase the torque.

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Thats not a bad idea. I will definitely rig it up better in the future. Sadly, I don't get wire of this size hardly ever

[@1topfueldrag]

i can’t believe those cutters cut all that. Cable cutters would have made stripping so easy and faster. I have the same stripper.

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Cut it no problem lol

[@TaylorSmith-jr7bu]

What kind of cutters are those ?

[@chasedreamsgetgains1825]

More good content👍🔥

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Thanks brotha!!

[@appsunder-ground2524]

Yeah I too have a wire machine and sometimes if it's all kinked up and messed up it has a problem go ahead what works for me and sole amount in the heat and they go back to original size

[@goalie2998]

I usually just slice with a razor blade, then whip them on the ground in 5'lengths. It usually opens up the slice and peels out pretty easy.

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

If it was warmer and I was outside I totally would have. It was freezing outside when I did this lol

[@desertweasel6965]

That's not your typical wire. The coating on that colored wired is very thick and actually grips down into the wire. Also, warming the wire up will make things go easier as well. Heat will allow you to straighten out those kinked ones. Black wire is easy to strip, but from experience the colored wire is the most difficult.

[@datboi4925]

Where do you find places to either buy scrap motors or other things to scrap?

[@johnr5545]

Nice job god bless

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

God Bless you as well

[@TheRealUnknown01]

I just use my pocket/boxcutter knife, most I do at a time is 150-200 pounds. It's really all you need, not quite as fast or easy, but atleast you know you got your cuts.

[@quigglesquigz8146]

What kind of auctions do you go to in order to find stuff like this?

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Online surplus auctions !

[@quigglesquigz8146]

@@CountryBoyChronicle thank you!

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

@@quigglesquigz8146 no problem! Thanks for watching

[@mattsfirewoodvideos738]

Nice

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Thanks Matt! I hope you enjoyed the video. Gotta get a firewood one done next

[@mattsfirewoodvideos738]

@@CountryBoyChronicle I just scrapped 3 nice size ac units today and got 198 bucks

[@ProjectShopFl]

Nice pile of copper, you should have made a 500lb copper donut. How much was that stripping machine?

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Worth the money lol. I can't remember my exact price.... but it will usually pay for itself with your first scrap yard trip

[@ZE308AC]

Copper wire for plant growth

[@scottmanley9854]

I’m curious where did you come across such big wire at ?

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

I got it at an auction online. Very lucky find!

[@CHOCKO895]

You guys need a workbench to mount the vice to.

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Your telling me lol …. Would have helped A LOT

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

This is scrapping with grandpa great video. This is my other channel

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Thanks grandpa! Hopefully going to be making more videos soon… got a new baby and it’s hard to balance both lol

[@sendit1158]

Its just so easy to run a knife down that thick stuff, that stripper isn't designed to do that thick stuff, u need a e350 or e500 the e250 isn't big enough

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

I probably would have had the sam amount of time invested either way. Plus I was wanting to test out the stripper on the thicker stuff.

[@sendit1158]

@@CountryBoyChronicle ya i would of tried it myself lol, i was just looking into these for the smaller wire, enjoy ur day bud

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

@@sendit1158 they’re great. Highly recommend them

[@mr.smileyken6364]

What was your net haul, weight and price if bare bright?

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

I actually have a video of that, I just never posted it. I will soon! thanks for watching!

[@david.perrip4316]

Love the vid! How much did u purchase for at the auction!!???

[@relaxsleepvibes5340]

My question is the same

[@alexandradeuen1610]

Ich hab meine Kabels auch zerteilt bevor das cuttermesser darüber ging ,und den kupfer wie wollknäuel aufgewickelt,,und so ein dicker Brummer war selten aber ergiebig

[@jessethepondhopper8370]

Remember when copper was 4 bucks a pound lmfao hold till copper goes up

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Getting closer to 4 daily lol

[@mr.smileyken6364]

Nice pile of bare bright! What was your profit margin?

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Thanks Mr Smiley. I think I made about around 900 bucks.

[@Reloadeez]

It's mandatory to work on the floor until you're 35.

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Lol at least until I get my own pole barn made up. 😂😂😂

[@scrapbongo786]

I'm just not seeing a lot of wire to strip these days. /cheers ScrapBongo

[@gamerbeast3234]

What size wire did you have?

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

I have no clue lol. Came out of an old factory

[@roycropper420]

What is the insulation worth?

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Honestly idk, I threw it in the trash lol

[@roycropper420]

@@CountryBoyChronicle has to have value tho. Maybe if you have 10,000 tonne

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

😫🤫💰

[@howardbodiford7130]

You need a table to work on .

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Agreed. My back was soar at the end

[@bserieshatch1]

Lot easier to cut that wire with a portaband.

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

Whats a portaband??

[@bserieshatch1]

@@CountryBoyChronicle a portable bandsaw. Either plug in or battery operated

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[@thorned10]

How much money did you make lol

[@MikeAnnunziato]

Where can I find one of these stripmeisters at

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

I think I got mine on Amazon!

[@christianseidel706]

Mit einer Ast Schere 😂

[@peoples_dbd4988]

Could of set it on fire lol and burnt the coating off

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

But then you get #2 instead of bare bright :/

[@joshrubio5285]

Some yard's won't take it like that, unless you have papers proving you salvaged from a burned-out house, and then at a reduced price

[@sethrathbone8893]

U actually thought someone would pay you more $$ than what you will get at scrap yard? That makes 0 sense lol

[@CountryBoyChronicle]

I sure did