[roymail]

What's a good wire stripping tool for small wire like hook up wire?  I already have one for larger wire.  All advice appreciated.

[bacobits1]

The best
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=505-0465&PMPXNO=945014&PARTPG=INLMK3

Other smaller sizes, I have used these on tonearm wires.

[golfrod]

Ideal industries model 45-125 works down to 32 ga

[bregez]

Solid Wire:
Klein Tools #11047
http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/wire-stripperswire-cutters/wire-strippercutter-1

Stranded Wire:
Klein Tools #11046
http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/wire-stripperswire-cutters/wire-strippercutter-0

[roymail]

Thanks for the suggestions and links, guys:)

[Folsom]

I'd like to try the Klein. Mine that look like the Ideal, but have rubbed off identifying marks, don't work well with the tiny stuff.

[tull skull]

If you are talking about very small gauge then look at micromark's offering:

http://www.micromark.com/SearchResult.aspx?deptIdFilter=0&searchPhrase=micro+wire+stripper

They are on the expensive side but they will strip down to #30.

This site is good if you need a tool but want miniaturized. For modelers/hobbyists.

[bregez]

Since you didn't mention a budget:
Hakko FT-801
http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?CID=69,340&PID=4835&Page=1

[DaveC113]

Since you didn't mention a budget:
Hakko FT-801
http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?CID=69,340&PID=4835&Page=1

Looks cool, BUT wire insulation can be very poisonous when burnt, I would not use this without ventilation. I was looking to see if it will work with teflon wire insulation and did not find any info, I doubt it will...


I have Klein stripping tools, they are fine... but what I'd really like to find is stripping tools that only do ONE gauge of wire as this would work for my application the best. I can sit there for a very long time stripping wire of the same gauge.

[srb]

... but what I'd really like to find is stripping tools that only do ONE gauge of wire as this would work for my application the best. I can sit there for a very long time stripping wire of the same gauge.

There are a number of ultra-precision single-size wire strippers used in production and aerospace, but they're not inexpensive.  One line is the German-made Jokari.  They retail for ~ $40 each but can be found for under $30 at some vendors.

 

Steve

[milford3]

I have this wire stripper and love it.  Unbeatable price.


http://smallspeakers13.blogspot.com/2012/09/special-offers-neiko-01924a-ultimate.html

[Speedskater]

The best strippers are spinoff's of the Paladin stripper.
The newer ones look something like this one.

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/96-1955
http://www.parts-express.com/automatic-wire-stripper-with-cutter--360-627

[DaveC113]

There are a number of ultra-precision single-size wire strippers used in production and aerospace, but they're not inexpensive.  One line is the German-made Jokari.  They retail for ~ $40 each but can be found for under $30 at some vendors.

 

Steve

Thanks! I found some No Nik strippers on ebay for a really good price, going to try them 1st but the Jokari tools look very nice.


Apparently the thermal strippers are good for teflon but the possibility of extremely poisonous byproducts has me worried, I would not do this without good ventilation.

[srb]

Thanks! I found some No Nik strippers on ebay for a really good price, going to try them 1st but the Jokari tools look very nice.

If you're referring to the plier style Clauss No-Nik strippers, they are very good high quality tools as well (and USA made!).  What I do like about the Jokari style strippers are (a) you put the wire in the end and pull in line with the wire as opposed to to pulling plier handles perpendicular to the wire so it's a bit more ergonomic and easier to control and (b) there is an adjustable depth stop.

Steve

[DaveC113]

Yes, Clauss was the old name, now they are branded Miller-Ripley No-Nik strippers. I like the made-in-USA thing but I may try a Jokari as well, price isn't a huge issue as I will use the tool A LOT!

[ACHiPo]

There are a number of ultra-precision single-size wire strippers used in production and aerospace, but they're not inexpensive.  One line is the German-made Jokari.  They retail for ~ $40 each but can be found for under $30 at some vendors.

 

Steve

I bought a OK Industries (similar to the Jokari above) when I built my amps and it worked great for small gauge wire, plus it's easy to set the stripped length if you're doing a bunch with the same requirements.

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/ST-550/K276-ND/45507