My old, cheap Xcelite wire stripper is pretty much shot now - takes two or three passes to strip, and will no longer cut all but the thinnest cable - so I'm in the market for a decent, longer-lasting solution for all my wire stripping needs. :)
Any suggestions?
I've got a good pair of Ideal Electrical wire strippers, they work a treat, got it when I was working on my first amp :)
Unfortunately, even the smallest gauge on them is bigger than the wire I use for pedals (much smaller than amp wire.)
So I just use my sidecutters for stripping wire. They see a LOT of use in everything from cutting component leads after solder, trimming wires to length (and stripping), cutting zip ties when I'm redo'ing the pedalboard, and even trimming my nails.
well i've only been using mine for a couple of years but i really like my klein tools kurve wire strippers, model # 11057. Got them at home depot for about $18. These do 22-32 awg stranded.
I use these they are great, the are snippers and turn them round and they are strippers, they never cut any strands on the wire and are neat and quick..
https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/6415411621451127513?q=rolson%20wire%20cutter%20stripper&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari&sa=X&ei=CwHNUPrQC46JhQfzpYGYAg&ved=0CDEQ8wIwAQ#hsec:online
George
Yep...I second the Klein strippers. Not only do they work good for stripping, but the tip lifts the beer tab pretty darn good too !
I use the stripmaster automatic wire strippers. I only use hand strippers when I have to (like with Kynar wire).
Paladin makes really nice strippers too, but they are close to $100. The ones I got were under $30.
+ 1 for klein tools .
I use an automatic stripper from Radio Shack. $19 and is quite possibly my favorite tool in my shop. My only problem with them is if I need to strip a short wire in a tight spot but that is what razor blades are for lol..
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3932546
(http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1-6980456w345.jpg)
I use a razor blade. Come to think of it, that's probably why i hate all of the offboard wiring bits.
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radio shack tools put bad mojo into your builds
Quote from: jeffaroo on December 16, 2012, 08:48:23 AM
radio shack tools put bad mojo into your builds
But they work so well! :D
Quote from: Bassman on December 16, 2012, 07:10:36 AM
I use an automatic stripper from Radio Shack. $19 and is quite possibly my favorite tool in my shop. My only problem with them is if I need to strip a short wire in a tight spot but that is what razor blades are for lol..
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3932546
(http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1-6980456w345.jpg)
I have something similar to that but not from Radio Shack.
Likely from the same factory though.
I have the same problem as you mentioned: impossible to use in tight quarters.
Those Rolson snipper/strippers look great. I'd love to have a set of those.
I can't seem to find a source in North America though.
Thanks for all the suggestions, guy. Now just have to decide.
Quote from: dodgechargerfan on December 16, 2012, 12:02:09 PMThose Rolson snipper/strippers look great. I'd love to have a set of those.
I can't seem to find a source in North America though.
These look to be quite similar... http://www.amazon.com/Klenk-Two-Wire-Cutter-Stripper-Small/dp/B0007ZKMU6 (http://www.amazon.com/Klenk-Two-Wire-Cutter-Stripper-Small/dp/B0007ZKMU6)
There are the ones I use:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411Noy%2Bj-cL.jpg)
Quote from: pickdropper on December 16, 2012, 06:04:50 PM
There are the ones I use:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411Noy%2Bj-cL.jpg)
I use these, but a different make. Work great everytime and been using them on and off (mostly off) for about 10 years now.
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Yeah, those are the same, my grandad has the rolson ones, but I bought the red un branded ones, they look the same, well worth the money!
George
Quote from: Grigori on December 16, 2012, 05:50:57 PM
Quote from: dodgechargerfan on December 16, 2012, 12:02:09 PMThose Rolson snipper/strippers look great. I'd love to have a set of those.
I can't seem to find a source in North America though.
These look to be quite similar... http://www.amazon.com/Klenk-Two-Wire-Cutter-Stripper-Small/dp/B0007ZKMU6 (http://www.amazon.com/Klenk-Two-Wire-Cutter-Stripper-Small/dp/B0007ZKMU6)
Thanks!
I did some more searching and found them on an airplane parts and supply site that would accept PayPal AND ship to Canada for 10 bucks.
I bought both sizes of the strippers. 26 to 16 AWG and the 10 to 14 AWG.
I iz a happy.
I'm in the market for one -- chipped a tooth being stupid last week. >:( :-\
I use a Ideal T-Stripper similar to this one:
(http://www.idealindustries.com/media/img/product/medium/45-120.jpg)
Quote from: culturejam on December 16, 2012, 11:07:29 PM
I use a Ideal T-Stripper similar to this one:
(http://www.idealindustries.com/media/img/product/medium/45-120.jpg)
That's that I use too.
Quote from: culturejam on December 16, 2012, 11:07:29 PM
I use a Ideal T-Stripper similar to this one:
(http://www.idealindustries.com/media/img/product/medium/45-120.jpg)
I must be retarded or something but... I can never get those darn things to strip anything! I have a pair of the exact one you linked and all I use them for it tightening nuts with.....
Quote from: Bassman on December 17, 2012, 01:55:49 AM
I must be retarded or something but... I can never get those darn things to strip anything!
Clamp on the wire, rotate the tool around the wire a bit, and then slide the insulation off.
Quote from: culturejam on December 17, 2012, 02:05:36 AM
Clamp on the wire, rotate the tool around the wire a bit, and then slide the insulation off.
Yep that is how I operate them except the wire just slips through laughing at me while keeping it's insulation intact :-\ Perhaps I got a bad pair...
For $4.87 shipped, I figured I'd give these guys a shot. I'll let you know how (or if) they work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-Adjust-Wire-Stripper-with-Cutter-LIFETIME-WARRANTY-/190733775482?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c689e727a
I'm sorry I don't know how to make the image smaller.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Auto-Adjust-Wire-Stripper-with-Cutter-LIFETIME-WARRANTY-/00/s/MTIwMFgxMjAw/$(KGrHqZ,!lIFBKPLZMs9BQ,jmbFCOQ~~60_57.JPG)
Quote from: Bassman on December 17, 2012, 02:09:46 AM
Yep that is how I operate them except the wire just slips through laughing at me while keeping it's insulation intact :-\ Perhaps I got a bad pair...
Maybe. But are you sure you're using the correct gauge "slot" on the strippers? (< man that sounds funny)
Irwin's put out a unit similar the the Radio Shack unit mentioned early, you can pick them up for about $20 at Lowe's. Does a really nice job, can strip ribbons all at the same time, and it's a heavy duty unit, so you're not going to bend the teeth or break the handles.
Quote from: roflcopter on December 17, 2012, 07:10:49 PM
For $4.87 shipped, I figured I'd give these guys a shot. I'll let you know how (or if) they work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-Adjust-Wire-Stripper-with-Cutter-LIFETIME-WARRANTY-/190733775482?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c689e727a
I'm sorry I don't know how to make the image smaller.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Auto-Adjust-Wire-Stripper-with-Cutter-LIFETIME-WARRANTY-/00/s/MTIwMFgxMjAw/$(KGrHqZ,!lIFBKPLZMs9BQ,jmbFCOQ~~60_57.JPG)
If they're good and solid, they will be nice to work with.
I've had a set of those from Princess Auto and they were cheap and flimsy.
They worked great until they started to break down.
bite & pull !
Well if its the nice one's your after... get a thermal stripper! ;D
(http://www.kiesub.com/catalog/hakko-ft800.jpg)
We had a whole bunch of different wire strippers at school, (including most of the above) tbh most of the time the easiest thing to use was just a sharp pair of cutters. :o
I still use these at home, but due for a new set soon:
(http://home.cogeco.ca/~brobinson3/Wire1.jpg)
I have the same set, it was a little pricey, but it was well worth it.
Quote from: stevie1556 on December 16, 2012, 09:54:39 PM
Quote from: pickdropper on December 16, 2012, 06:04:50 PM
There are the ones I use:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411Noy%2Bj-cL.jpg)
I use these, but a different make. Work great everytime and been using them on and off (mostly off) for about 10 years now.
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I use a craftsmen version of those Ideal ones. I would also recommend anything from Klein tools.
my neighbor uses like that. he heats up a little tiny (carmax tin) of solder, strips the wire, dips tips in a cup of flux then to the molten solder to tin. He does a bunch before a build
while you are in need to cut wire,you like to pick from a list of best wire strippers.It is exactly that what you are looking for with individual reviews. http://smartkitchenpicks.com/best-wire-strippers (http://smartkitchenpicks.com/best-wire-strippers)
My wire stripper is masterforce from menards. At five bucks a pair it works pretty excellent. Take in mind I'm a mechanic by trade and use Snap-on/matco on a daily basis, very expensive for what they are... If your in the midwest I would highly recommend the cheap store brand! Works great for up to 24ga wire
I have a pair of the Harbor Freight ones. They've lasted about a year and a half now. At five bucks I couldn't have asked for more.
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After watching all of Coloccia's YouTube videos on pedal building I bought a used thermal wire stripper from eBay. Teledyne Kinetics TW-1 Stripall Thermal Wire Stripper.
It works great with all the gauges of wire I use. Even 18awg teflon coated. And no nicked strands. It's not as fast as that Ideal stripper linked above, though.
Quote from: EBRAddict on December 10, 2016, 07:53:10 PM
After watching all of Coloccia's YouTube videos on pedal building I bought a used thermal wire stripper from eBay. Teledyne Kinetics TW-1 Stripall Thermal Wire Stripper.
It works great with all the gauges of wire I use. Even 18awg teflon coated. And no nicked strands. It's not as fast as that Ideal stripper linked above, though.
Yeah, thermal wire strippers can be cool at times. I have an American Beauty power supply that I've been thinking of grabbing stripping tweezers for. Hasn't been the highest priority but one of these days.
Quote from: EllsworthDean on December 10, 2016, 06:57:04 AM
while you are in need to cut wire,you like to pick from a list of best wire strippers.It is exactly that what you are looking for with individual reviews.
That is one heck of a first post, reviving a 4 year old thread with some spamming ... ;-)
I thought the same thing.
I use Irwin auto strippers I got at Lowe's. If I were somehow forced to stop using that tool (or something similar), I would honestly consider giving up the hobby. To me, the only thing(s) more essential would be an iron and my eyes (and the latter ain't getting any better :-[ ).
http://m.ebay.ca/itm/1PCS-Automatic-Self-Crimper-Stripping-Cutter-Adjusting-Cable-Wire-Stripper-abus-/152303800816?hash=item23760391f0%3Ag%3A8nYAAOSwT6pVnfuX&_trkparms=pageci%253A2598cd66-c134-11e6-858e-74dbd1804b36%257Cparentrq%253Af84546991580a6a8eee72a97ffd753a5%257Ciid%253A19
I've been using these for builds, they're uber cheap & work extremely well. I use 24awg wire, my other cutters wreck the shit out of the insulation. Not bad for a $2 tool from china.
My bad experience from the Walmart version of that almost kept me from getting the other kind (kinda like the pic at the top of this page). If you try to the other design, it will change your life.
8)
M'y first job working as an electrician they gave me a pair of Klein like this
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Kurve-Wire-Stripper-Cutter-11055/100630708
I've continued to use them. Very durable. Lasts for years. 10 years later I'm on my second pair. Even survived cutting through live and neutral wires at the same time on numerous occasions. The ones with smaller gage are perfect for electronics.
Huh, I use a cigarette lighter! soften plastic insulation with heat, rip it off.
Quote from: Micpoc on December 15, 2012, 09:48:49 PM
My old, cheap Xcelite wire stripper is pretty much shot now - takes two or three passes to strip, and will no longer cut all but the thinnest cable - so I'm in the market for a decent, longer-lasting solution for all my wire stripping needs. :)
Any suggestions?
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Quote from: bsoncini on December 13, 2016, 06:11:54 PM
M'y first job working as an electrician they gave me a pair of Klein like this
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Kurve-Wire-Stripper-Cutter-11055/100630708
I've continued to use them. Very durable. Lasts for years. 10 years later I'm on my second pair. Even survived cutting through live and neutral wires at the same time on numerous occasions. The ones with smaller gage are perfect for electronics.
Same exact story for me. Given to me at my first job. 15 years later I'm on my 3rd pair. I have 2 different paid one for real small gauge and one for bigger. I use the small gauge one for all pedal related things.
I have definitely blown a little hole in them with a live wire.
I ended up upgrading to a pair of Phoenix Contact Wirefox strippers. These are nice because they can strip ribbon wires at the same time. I still have my Ideal Stripmasters, but I rarely use them these days.
(https://i.imgur.com/QvTyWZg.jpg)
Quote from: pickdropper on November 23, 2017, 01:43:37 PM
I ended up upgrading to a pair of Phoenix Contact Wirefox strippers. These are nice because they can strip ribbon wires at the same time. I still have my Ideal Stripmasters, but I rarely use them these days.
(https://i.imgur.com/QvTyWZg.jpg)
Damn those are fancy!