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Step 2Extract a piece of copper wire from scrap Romex

Extract a piece of copper wire from scrap Romex
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If you're starting from a scrap of Romex cable (the kind they use to wire outlets and lights in buildings), you'll need to extract a piece of the copper wire from inside it.

Starting with a piece no longer than about 12", cut a small part of the insulation at one end. Straighten the cable then use the needle-nosed pliers to grab the wire you want and pull it out.
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