Need some project ideas.

[Dr_Evil]

I have this stuff from a couple microwaves. Any useful stuff? Even if I can't use it, I may sell it on here or some other place.

 

[Laser Chick]

I always keep about 10 of those power cords on hand when I get rid of electrical items. They come in handy if a cord gets lost or beat up on a laptop, drill, lamp and so on.

 

[Sigurthr]

The transformers, capacitors, and diodes are always valued by HV enthusiasts. Mind you, they are lethal (when powered) if precautions are not observed. The magnetrons aren't usually that valuable and can be tossed unless you want the ceramic ring magnets inside. If you do go after the magnets, avoid damaging the protruding bit, as it has a beryllium based insulator. If you get in contact with the dust from a broken beryllium insulator it can cause berylliosis and/or cancer (and not a low chance either!).

 

[ped]

If you could find a suitably sized metal enclosure , preferably with a seal-able door..you could mount it all in that, and hey presto! you have yourself a microwave oven .

 

[Deleted member 46822]

The transformers, capacitors, and diodes are always valued by HV enthusiasts. Mind you, they are lethal (when powered) if precautions are not observed. The magnetrons aren't usually that valuable and can be tossed unless you want the ceramic ring magnets inside. If you do go after the magnets, avoid damaging the protruding bit, as it has a beryllium based insulator. If you get in contact with the dust from a broken beryllium insulator it can cause berylliosis and/or cancer (and not a low chance either!).

I took an ancient Kenmore Microwave apart a while back what are those 2 round maby 3in round magnet that were rapped around some type of "power supply" about. These almost took my fingers off

 

[Laser Chick]

Didn't know about the beryllium
Thanks for the heads up!!