Wire strippers

[Peartree]

There's also these: https://www.micromark.com/Wire-Stripper-10-26

And I've been thinking about getting these for small wires, but first I want to double check in Dad's tools to make sure he didn't already have one.
https://www.micromark.com/Hard-To-Find-Wire-Stripper-AWG-20-30

 

[beeblebrox]

Just to say...For years I have used a butane lighter (or old soldering iron) for stripping wire of any gauge if it is not teflon insulated. Don't laugh... It works well and you don't knick the wire causing a break point. Think about it, how many times have any of you stripped a stranded wire only to have several strands break off which can cause that wire to break off completely after installation wherever...If a wire breaks off from your altimeter during flight you will have to say: Houston, We've had a problem...
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[mo2872]

Clever....... I like it!

 

[Rocketjunkie]

I just use these https://www.mcmaster.com/7294K59/ strips 22 to 30 AWG solid. (Ematch wires are 22 AWG, wire wrap is 28 or 30. They also have a cutter and pliar tips.

 

[John Kemker]

I mainly use the Vise Grip stripper. It lets you pick the length of the exposed wire. Works on every size wire I use.View attachment 469117

I have the Klein version of the Vise-Grip. Love it.

 

[cwbullet]

I have the Klein version of the Vise-Grip. Love it.

I have to concur that the Klein version appears to work better and they are on Amazon for less than $20.

 

[Rocketless]

Just to say...For years I have used a butane lighter (or old soldering iron) for stripping wire of any gauge if it is not teflon insulated. Don't laugh... It works well and you don't knick the wire causing a break point. Think about it, how many times have any of you stripped a stranded wire only to have several strands break off which can cause that wire to break off completely after installation wherever...If a wire breaks off from your altimeter during flight you will have to say: Houston, We've had a problem...
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just tried this and it works like a charm, I used a paper towel to grab the burnt plastic to pull it off

 

[Ronz Rocketz]

No stripper is worth more than $20… or $100 depending on your perspective.

The funny part is that most of us knew what you meant in your OP.

 

[cwbullet]

No stripper is worth more than $20… or $100 depending on your perspective.

The funny part is that most of us knew what you meant in your OP.

I have a bunch that is not worth $5 combined.

 

[mo2872]

I have a bunch that is not worth $5 combined.

Man, those must be some bad dancers! /sarc

 

[H_Rocket]

If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing. I have a pair of these I got in an auction.

https://www.techni-tool.com/product...yo3c76x9ZiCI4syAKfv71FkhRIUFclXhoCW7MQAvD_BwE

 

[Hobie1dog]

If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing. I have a pair of these I got in an auction.

https://www.techni-tool.com/product...yo3c76x9ZiCI4syAKfv71FkhRIUFclXhoCW7MQAvD_BwE

$674.00

 

[cwbullet]

$674.00

For that price, you can hire a lot of potentially not legal workers to strip all the wire you have.

 

[kenstarr]

For my day job these are the cats meow!

#10 down to #22 wire, romex stripper, and the other usual wire stripper features. I have some Kleins I keep in the van but I absolutely love these!
I want the ideal stripmasters for doing fluorescent light ballast changes/upgrades. Great for stubborn insulation!

 

[John Taylor]

I looking for an easy stripper. What brand of wire stripper do you use?

Ideal is what almost all electricians use, or Kline

 

[H_Rocket]

$674.00

I think I paid something like $25 at an auction.

 

[j.a.duke]

mainly use the Vise Grip stripper

Teepot, mo2872 and Joshua Smith all like the Vise Grip style, which I've had in a couple of different brands for maybe 10 years. Works great on everything that I’ve run through it.

The MicroMark ones of the same style look a lot like what I have.

I own all of the other options noted, but those have been relegated to a plastic bin holding spare tools that I can loan out (and don’t care if they don’t come back).

Cheers,
Jon

 

[Hobie1dog]

Did you make up your mind on what you're going to get with all the different suggestions?

 

[BABAR]

I can't believe you people! Not a single joke about very skinny adult entertainers?

I strongly considered this but managed with great difficulty to restrain myself.

 

[caveduck]

I have a ~30 year old Ideal set that I got on a recommendation from a board assembly tech way back at Linkabit. It's still my go-to for most electronic projects. A few of the Klein style have accumulated over the years but I don't find myself using them all that much.

 

[cwbullet]

I strongly considered this but managed with great difficulty to restrain myself.

They are often wiry little creatures.

As for the intended issue, I order a couple new ones to test. I am making a much of 6 inch dipped igniters for smaller Estes, Quest, and Aerotech motors rocket motors. I am test a dip inspired by the forum.