tool for stripping wires without cutting them?

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I plan to install a remote starter in my car. I'd like to buy a tool
to strip the wires, if its not too expensive. I have a set of plier-
like ones, where you insert the wire into the correct slot, squeeze
the handles, then pull the wire through, shedding the insulation.

But that is only for stripping the ends of wires. I'd like to be able
to strip wires 'inline', without cutting them. Is that what an
automatic stripper does? Like
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062786
or
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42101

Or is there another tool? Thanks.

 

[Meat Plow]

I plan to install a remote starter in my car. I'd like to buy a tool
to strip the wires, if its not too expensive. I have a set of plier-
like ones, where you insert the wire into the correct slot, squeeze
the handles, then pull the wire through, shedding the insulation.

But that is only for stripping the ends of wires. I'd like to be able
to strip wires 'inline', without cutting them. Is that what an
automatic stripper does? Like
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062786
or
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42101

Or is there another tool? Thanks.

http://www.wrcase.com/knives/pocket_knives/





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http://www.wrcase.com/knives/pocket_knives/

Thats what I used when I put in my last remote starter. It was a lot
of slow, careful work. I was hoping there was a tool that could do
this quickly and without risk of cutting the wire.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

I plan to install a remote starter in my car. I'd like to buy a tool
to strip the wires, if its not too expensive. I have a set of plier-
like ones, where you insert the wire into the correct slot, squeeze
the handles, then pull the wire through, shedding the insulation.

But that is only for stripping the ends of wires. I'd like to be able
to strip wires 'inline', without cutting them. Is that what an
automatic stripper does? Like

You can buy those in dollar stores.

Or is there another tool? Thanks.

Most of us use a pocket knife - carefully, so as to not nick the wire.

 

[mark krawczuk]

oh, you want to strip the wire without taking/cutting the conecctors of ,
?? buy a cigarette lighter, soften/melt the plastic and QUICKLY pul the
insulastion off with ya fingers.
mark k

 

[Anthony Fremont]

I plan to install a remote starter in my car. I'd like to buy a tool
to strip the wires, if its not too expensive. I have a set of plier-
like ones, where you insert the wire into the correct slot, squeeze
the handles, then pull the wire through, shedding the insulation.

But that is only for stripping the ends of wires. I'd like to be able
to strip wires 'inline', without cutting them. Is that what an
automatic stripper does? Like
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062786
or
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42101

Or is there another tool? Thanks.

Those strippers are for stripping the end only. Their specialty is that
they "adjust" to the size of the wire automatically. This means they only
remove 10% of the strands along with the insulation. ;-)

Seriously, you should use a better connector instead. You don't want to
strip an inch of insulation off, you just want to displace enough insulation
to make a connection. Something like these:
http://www3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001...actors_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html
Try to find some that have a moisture resistant grease inside. This will
not only keep water out, but the air too.

 

[Michael Kennedy]

I plan to install a remote starter in my car. I'd like to buy a tool
to strip the wires, if its not too expensive. I have a set of plier-
like ones, where you insert the wire into the correct slot, squeeze
the handles, then pull the wire through, shedding the insulation.

But that is only for stripping the ends of wires. I'd like to be able
to strip wires 'inline', without cutting them. Is that what an
automatic stripper does? Like
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062786
or
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42101

Or is there another tool? Thanks.

I use linemans plyers / dikes, but lots of people can't strip wire with
them.. They are my favorite tool for stripping wire.

http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-KLEIN-S...03556914QQcategoryZ111614QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Dave Plowman (News)]

I plan to install a remote starter in my car. I'd like to buy a tool
to strip the wires, if its not too expensive. I have a set of plier-
like ones, where you insert the wire into the correct slot, squeeze
the handles, then pull the wire through, shedding the insulation.

But that is only for stripping the ends of wires. I'd like to be able
to strip wires 'inline', without cutting them. Is that what an
automatic stripper does? Like
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.
or
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42101

Or is there another tool? Thanks.

Of these two the RS one is ideal for this purpose - provided you use the
correct size for the cable, and the sizes provided by the jaws cover the
cables in use.
I've got just about every cable stripper known to man and although the
automatic types sound like a good idea they simply don't match up to this
type for stripping with no chance of conductor damage - provided as I say
you use the correct 'notch' out of the four provided and make sure it's
aligned on the cable. If you're sloppy about this it makes a good cable
cutter. ;-) The snag is it needs more space to work than some other types.

This type is also of use as again won't damage the conductor but has to be
manually adjusted. Couldn't find it on the RS site, but most electricians
use them.
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/VA237.html

 

[Arfa Daily]

Those strippers are for stripping the end only. Their specialty is that
they "adjust" to the size of the wire automatically. This means they only
remove 10% of the strands along with the insulation. ;-)

Seriously, you should use a better connector instead. You don't want to
strip an inch of insulation off, you just want to displace enough
insulation to make a connection. Something like these:
http://www3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001...actors_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html
Try to find some that have a moisture resistant grease inside. This will
not only keep water out, but the air too.

That's exactly the item that I was going to suggest as well. They are made
for the job of in-line splicing, and do it very well.

Arfa

 

[James Sweet]

I use a T-stripper, I love it.
http://www.twacomm.com/catalog/model_45-120CS.htm

 

[Dave Plowman (News)]

That's exactly the item that I was going to suggest as well. They are
made for the job of in-line splicing, and do it very well.

And look like the bodge they are. ;-) You'll not find them used on a
maker's harness.

 

[Anthony Fremont]

And look like the bodge they are. ;-) You'll not find them used on a
maker's harness.

Do you think that stripping an inch of insulation in the middle of a run is
a better way to go? If so, you'll not be doing any wiring on my car. ;-)
Short of soldering, I can't think of anything more reliable than IDC type
crimp-ons. They're used all over the place in critcal applications. e.g.
computer data cables, network and telephone industry etc. Auto makers use
plenty of crimp-on pins too.

 

[ampdoc]

That's exactly the item that I was going to suggest as well. They are made
for the job of in-line splicing, and do it very well.

Arfa

90% of professional alarm installers use the T-Tap 3M connectors. They have
a great track record and work well, and are used because of the speed in
which they can be put in, as well as the fact you don't want to drop a hot
soldering iron in a brand new corvette seat . If you use some 3M super 33
tape and wrap the harness for the alarm, and wrap your connections properly,
when you finish it looks enough like the car harness that a thief is hard
pressed to find the alarm wiring

Jammy
(Got stuck doing installs as well as repairs when I started in electronics)

 

[Meat Plow]

Thats what I used when I put in my last remote starter. It was a lot
of slow, careful work. I was hoping there was a tool that could do
this quickly and without risk of cutting the wire.

I don't know of any tool that would strip a section of wire other than at
the end. Why not use 3M splicers like everyone else? They don't require
anything except a pair of pliers. Way back when I started out in
electronics one of my first jobs was installing auto accessories. I used
those splicers all the time and can't recall every having a problem with
them.

 

[Meat Plow]

Those strippers are for stripping the end only. Their specialty is that
they "adjust" to the size of the wire automatically. This means they only
remove 10% of the strands along with the insulation. ;-)

Seriously, you should use a better connector instead. You don't want to
strip an inch of insulation off, you just want to displace enough insulation
to make a connection. Something like these:
http://www3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001...actors_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html
Try to find some that have a moisture resistant grease inside. This will
not only keep water out, but the air too.

Heh, I just suggested these in a prior reply. I've used a ton of those
without any problems.

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[Dave Plowman (News)]

Do you think that stripping an inch of insulation in the middle of a run
is a better way to go? If so, you'll not be doing any wiring on my
car. ;-) Short of soldering, I can't think of anything more reliable
than IDC type crimp-ons. They're used all over the place in critcal
applications. e.g. computer data cables, network and telephone
industry etc. Auto makers use plenty of crimp-on pins too.

But they're not a crimp. Proper crimped connections are fine.

 

[Dave Plowman (News)]

90% of professional alarm installers use the T-Tap 3M connectors.

And 90% of aftermarket alarms are a problem within a few years. ;-)

 

[Jamie]

I use linemans plyers / dikes, but lots of people can't strip wire with
them.. They are my favorite tool for stripping wire.

http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-KLEIN-S...03556914QQcategoryZ111614QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

There you go, cheapest cutters and the most handy..
I have auto strippers and never use them. I can strip must faster
with those simple ones.

http://www.amazon.com/Parts-Express...0-0456946?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1175129132&sr=1-16

 

[Franc Zabkar]

I plan to install a remote starter in my car. I'd like to buy a tool
to strip the wires, if its not too expensive. I have a set of plier-
like ones, where you insert the wire into the correct slot, squeeze
the handles, then pull the wire through, shedding the insulation.

But that is only for stripping the ends of wires. I'd like to be able
to strip wires 'inline', without cutting them. Is that what an
automatic stripper does? Like
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062786
or
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42101

Or is there another tool? Thanks.

I use several mentioned in this thread, including yours. I also use a
"T-Rex" for ribbon cable and such like:

http://www.sicom.co.nz//site/images/42904.jpg

- Franc Zabkar

 

[Franc Zabkar]

I use several mentioned in this thread, including yours. I also use a
"T-Rex" for ribbon cable and such like:

http://www.sicom.co.nz//site/images/42904.jpg

Sorry, I just realised that you wanted to strip *without* cutting.

- Franc Zabkar