How to strip and resolder tiny signal cables?

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My venerable Shure IEMs need a new jack plug. The problem is that the signal cables are absolutely tiny with a few hair-like copper strands bundled with fibre inside. It's nearly impossible for me to strip without breaking the few copper hairs within. I tried the cat5 cable stripping approach of flaming the cable end but this just left charred gunk. Has anyone been successful at trying this?

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Topic - How to strip and resolder tiny signal cables? - The Decameron 11:48:48 05/28/14 (7)

true ... tiny wires are very hard to solder.nt - Elizabeth 07:54:10 05/30/14 (0)

Same issue with recent cable termination project. - Duster 16:38:44 05/29/14 (0)

RE: How to strip and resolder tiny signal cables? - DrN 04:42:02 05/29/14 (0)

Except - unclestu 12:03:50 05/28/14 (0)

RE: How to strip and resolder tiny signal cables? - Crazy Dave 11:59:05 05/28/14 (2)

RE: How to strip and resolder tiny signal cables? - The Decameron 10:32:11 05/29/14 (1)

RE: How to strip and resolder tiny signal cables? - Ugly 06:50:34 06/04/14 (0)

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