I have used something similar (China) to these: http://www.rapidonline.com/Tools-Equipment/Weicon-Professional-Wire-Strippe= r-No-5-86-0320/ My success rate is 80%. Also they don't work on my hi-temp solid wires. Chetan Bhargava http://microz.blogspot.com On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 10:19 PM, Jonathan Hallameyer wr= ote: > On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 6:12 PM, Dave Lagzdin wrote= : >> I recommend these >> http://www.idealindustries.com/products/wire_processing/hand_tools/custo= m_stripmaster.jsp >> >> >> Need to buy the correct dies for the type of insulation used but not muc= h >> else >> does PTFE, TKT etc well > > +1 to this kind if you want good stripping. Used them in a training > class, and they did teflon wire amazingly, easier, faster, cleaner > than thermal strippers that I was used to using on teflon wire. Dont > even think of using the cheap universal kind of automatic strippers > with teflon or softer PVC wire where it just smears it. They have > specific wire size cutouts for various sizes so not even close to > 'universal' Protip: pinch the top together to make it bite in a bit > harder, or if you don't want it to open all the way, and just cut the > insulation and slide it off partially. > > > > >> The ST series >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D7gvKQB2yyMk >> >> of wire strippers are simply the best wirestripper I have ever used. >> >> 4 sharp blades from 4 angles ensure that the insulation is evenly cut. >> >> These are accurate, effortless, gentle to both the wire and >> insulation, and reliable. >> >> These make D9 connectors, wirewrapping, and breadboarding a breeze. >> >> Adjustable conductor size and strip length setting >> >> A bit more than $5.00 but well worth. Digikey around $50 >> http://www.digikey.com.au/product-detail/en/ST-550/K276-ND/45507 >> >> I use a different brand (I think siemens) but they look identical and >> suspect that they were re-branded by siemens. But could not find any >> images. >> >> I have successfully used for larger wire where I just manual control >> rather than using the size stop, > > These work great also. I used this style of stripper on 30 awg PVC > leads and other fine stuff that the thermal stripper would make a mess > of with insulation shrinkback. > -- > Jonathan Hallameyer > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .