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I prefer these to Wire Strippers.
I have used a similar tool for many years, it is a good all around useful tool, and easy to use in that it sizes the wire automatically, grips both sides of the cut, and pulls off the insulation.I only use it around the house for handyman type stuff, but it must be well accepted in the market place by the hard core users , because I have occasionally seen replacement jaws for these cutters in electronic parts stores, That would suggest pros are wearing parts out, or the store is even sleepier than it looks and stuff just hangs so the place doesn't look empty when they sell resisters and stuff.
Edits: 07/21/17
It's made by Irwin Vise-Grip ( Amazon link ). I've used quite a few different types of wire strippers, and these are the best by far. There is no nicking or breaking off of wire strands, and it's easy to control the length of the stripped-off portion in a precise way if needed for special-purpose connectors. It automatically adapts to the wire gauge you're using.
I highly recommend the Irwin, and they aren't very expensive for what you get.
Beware of a product made by people who misspell "Quality".
I've used similar automatic wire strippers before and some of them are fine but be sure to choose one for your range of wire gauge. You don't need an 'electricians' wire stripper if you're working on audio equipment or other small circuits.
I personally prefer cheap, simple, and always reliable for $10 or so:
Thanks Abe. After reading all the input from forum members I decided the strippers you suggested are most suitable for my use. Their actually similar to what I already have but of better quality. They don't remove pieces of wire when stripping. Much more precise.Thanks,
Pixelphoto
Edits: 08/03/17
I like those.
The screw cutters have come in far more handy than I ever imagined.
Dean.
reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
Ah yes, the screw cutter. That feature is so handy as I always have the right screws and nuts but they are rarely the right length.
I have found the one JDK shows as my most handy one. Only real issue I've had if I need to strip bit longer than the "throw" of the tool. Doing it twice works but have had some wire strand loss with 2nd "throw".
They cryo to harden tool steel...even clipper blades, so, yes
it probably would be better.
Dunk in Cryo tank, handles get brittle, snap.
NOT if placed in a computer-controlled chamber, with a long descent, long soak, and long ramp-up, unless these tools are made with crappy pot metal. I've seen a variety of machine tools, cutting tools, and even razor blades before & after treatment over 20 years....NO PROBLEMS.
Cause we know that anything Cryo'ed is far superior to the normal manufactured unit without exception.
Sheesh it was a joke, but seems humor is lost now days in audio.
They would sound more "open". :--}The rest....? I always like to put forth accurate information. There are different processes available with cryogenic treatment, some far better than others, and improperly done treatments cause some to paint the entire process with a bad brush. Ergo, my comments.
I appreciate a good joke, but couldn't tell that you were telling one.
Edits: 07/20/17
...this is a problem in today's hi-end audio: there's no clear line of demarcation between the plausible and the absurd. Cryo is just one of many examples.
It could yield a cleaner / sharper cut and the tool (and its sharpness) will definitely last a lot longer.
I like my old (bought last Century) Radio Shack simple stripper. Small and lightweight. Gets into cramp areas. As long as you use the right gauge, it won't nick the wire.
8^)
For house wiring where the conductors are heavy gauge, and insulators quite brittle, probably quite OK.
But that model stripper would be hard on smaller, multistrand conductors.
In our workshop we use Duratool 608-369C-F which has jaws with various gauges that cut the insulator and slide it off without stressing the conductor. Good for finer work.
Cheers,
John K
Unlike most "consumer" wire strippers, this one has a mechanism to grip both the wire and insulation, you just use the correct gauge slot/hole, squeeze the handle, the wire is stripped. ("Consumer" wire strippers grip just the insulation, you need to pull the wire.) The mechanism then releases the wire when you release the handle.
Hi mate,
Q1 - Would they be good for stripping 24g Cat5 strands ... particularly teflon-insulated strands?
Q2 - I bought a cheap pair of strippers from Jaycar or Radio Parts a long time ago and stopped using it shortly after I bought it, as I kept breaking the conductor, when trying to strip it. Will this one do that - or is it more forgiving of the copper?
Thanks,
Andy
Hi Andy!
1/ Should be OK - just depends on the smallest gauge the stripper goes to - see this piccy shows the jaws - they would be great for teflon, most seem to go to 22g. So long as the model you get goes down to 24g.
Jaycar don't have them.
Element 14 or RS.
There is a metric Duratool one that goes down to 0.5mm - should do it.
2/ If you get the size of the conductor matched to hole in the jaws, the insulation will be cut 80%-90% through by the jaws, and the only stress is breaking the last 10%-20% of the teflon and sliding the cut bit off the end.
Cheers,
John K
have ordered a Duratool, John. Goes down to 30g!
Andy
Should be good!
Once you get the wrist action right, they are great.
Cheers,
John K
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Great - thanks, John.
I will get one ... or the Duratool.
Regards,
Andy
I've used these for years and love them.
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