wire strippers

[lespaulplayer]

Whats some of the best wire strippers out there? You guys have a favorite brand or style of wire strippers? I'm tired of using my old crappy ones, and I want a good tool that will cut and strip the wire easily.

I've been looking on amazon and reading user reviews on a few different ones, but I though I'd ask what you guys are using. Not that those aren't good user reviews, but I figure people on here will know the best ones out there.

[Cantplay]

Knipex.

John

[Structo]

What type of wire are you planning on using?

I like Teflon wire and had trouble stripping it.
The jacket is so slippery none of the auto-strippers worked for me.

Then someone here suggested one that works well.

The Imperial IE-178

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http://www.mcmaster.com/#7294k58/=qcjpkp

[Ken Moon]

+1 on the Imperial strippers for teflon wire. They are much sharper and more precise than any other stripper I've tried.

Here's a link to their catalog page:

http://imperial-tools.com/products/stan ... erscutters

As you can see, they make 2 strippers for 20 ga wire (my favorite size), the E-177 and E-178, as well as the E-180, which is for 22 ga and smaller.

Since they're inexpensive, I recommend buying all 3 of these, and trying them with your particular wire.

The strippers should cut the insulation cleanly all the way around, but not nick the wire (especially important with solid wire). Make 2 cuts so you can clearly see whether or not the first cut nicked the wire (use a magnifying glass).

Then make a little chart and tape it up by your workbench to remember which stripper goes with which wire.

[lespaulplayer]

I like to use teflon wire as well, so I will check into those strippers. Keep the suggestions coming guys!

[BTF]

I use Klein, Imperial and Craftsman (made by Klein, I believe). The Imperial auto stripper does a very good job for me, though I haven't tried it on teflon.

Good Luck!

[Colossal]

I use the Imperial (shown above) and it is excellent and it handles teflon with ease.

[ToneMerc]

I have the Imperial and Klein 11047 and 11046. I prefer the Klein models.

TM

[jeff12]

I like these.
They match her outfit.

[cbass]

I have some Klein's I think no problems stripping teflon

[sliberty]

These

[JazzGuitarGimp]

These

I used to strip wire with my teeth when I was a kid...

[jon]

I like these.
They match her outfit.

So great.

[Aurora]

Ideal Industries Stripmaster - beyond doubt.
Both regular and teflon versions.....