[kilgoretrout]

I've had bad luck with one of the cheap Radioshack brand wire strippers, which always snips a few strands. I also have Craftsman one (it was sort of a electrical multi-tool) that went dull.

In order to avoid another failure of a wire stripper, I'm looking suggestions which to get next. I'm curious about the automatic variety of wire strippers. Are they convenient to use?

 

[freakydrew]

in a pinch I have used a dull wire cutter to mark the casing then used a lighter and pulled it off fast...occasionally your fingers get toasted as the casing continues to melt and gets stuck, but with practise, no worries...
fire made it good!

 

[Good Times]

I'm having trouble visualising that - you heat it with a lighter first, then pull it off?

 

[les_garten]

I've already bought all the crap strippers and done the research for you!

Amazon.com: Klein 11057 Klein-Kurve Wire Stripper/Cutter, Blue: Home Improvement

There is a combo deal underneath the main post that shows the strippers that cover all the wire ranges.

These strippers rule! I just stripped some 30 ga with it today, not one strand nicked.

I bought mine on Fleabay and got much better deal than here, but you might have to hunt a bit.

.

 

[dbfreak]

Klein or Wiha, accept no other.

http://www.wihatools.com/400seri/44212_Selfadjust.htm

#44212 Stripper & Cutter
With Black Straight Cut Cassette
8-34 AWG Capacity
Two components Ergo Grip

 

[kilgoretrout]

Thanks for the suggestion. I couldn't find a better deal on ebay. I'll keep looking though. What's the best price you found for them?

For now, I would rather not pay $40 for both of them from Amazon, and I don't think I could get by with getting only one of them. For stranded wire, one does 20-32 and the other does 12-20, and I would almost certainly need both at some point.

 

[kilgoretrout]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbfreak /img/forum/go_quote.gif Klein or Wiha, accept no other. Wiha Self Adjusting Wire Cut & Strip Tool #44212 Stripper & Cutter With Black Straight Cut Cassette 8-34 AWG Capacity Two components Ergo Grip

The wire stripper on that link looks like the daddy of all wire strippers, but beyond my budget.

 

[Billyk]

I really like the Klein and have several. Accurate and comfortable in the hand.

 

[dbfreak]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilgoretrout /img/forum/go_quote.gif The wire stripper on that link looks like the daddy of all wire strippers, but beyond my budget.

Go with Klein then, available at HomeDepot.

 

[compuryan]

I have an automatic one. Been using it for a long time and it still works like a charm. I did get the side of my finger stuck in it one time and it hurt like a b****!

 

[KONAKONA]

I use my teeth. Works well for me.

 

[pyrokid]

Quote:

Originally Posted by KONAKONA /img/forum/go_quote.gif I use my teeth. Works well for me.

same.

goodbye enamel.

 

[kilgoretrout]

Quote:

Originally Posted by compuryan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have an automatic one. Been using it for a long time and it still works like a charm. I did get the side of my finger stuck in it one time and it hurt like a b****!

Does it work well with smaller wires, say 22 - 28 ga? What is the make and model of the one you use?

Quote:

Originally Posted by KONAKONA /img/forum/go_quote.gif I use my teeth. Works well for me.

I go through dentures like they're nothing with that method.

 

[Juaquin]

Bomb Defuser from Make

 

[olblueyez]

I strip wire with my butt cheeks.