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The Hottest New Side Hustle Is Stripping Copper Wire and Posting About It

Source: WiredCaroline HaskinsOctober 26, 2026
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As copper prices reach record highs, TikTok creators have identified a lucrative side hustle: producing content demonstrating how to strip copper wire and selling the tools needed to do so to their audiences. The trend reflects how social platforms and commodity prices can intersect to create new monetization opportunities.

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  • Copper prices at record highs
  • TikTok creators teaching wire-stripping techniques
  • Tool sales tied to educational content revenue model

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