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03-05-2009 11:57 PM
Offline TucsonTom
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Tools for easy DCC wiring

Please does anyone know of a make/model wire stripper capable of handling the tiny guage wires common to decoder harnesses?
03-06-2009 4:28 AM In reply to
Offline mfm37
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Re: Tools for easy DCC wiring

 I just pinch it between my fingernails.
03-06-2009 6:45 AM In reply to
Offline pavalons
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Re: Tools for easy DCC wiring

 I agree, fingernails are the easiest tool to use. Or you could try these:

 http://www.micromark.com/HARD-TO-FIND-WIRE-STRIPPER-AWG-22-30,6544.html

 
03-06-2009 9:11 AM In reply to
Offline AlreadyInUse
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Re: Tools for easy DCC wiring

Klein Tools makes a good stripper. Litchfield Station has them:

http://www.litchfieldstation.com/xcart/product.php?productid=340001&cat=199&page=1
03-06-2009 6:12 PM In reply to
Offline spearo
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Re: Tools for easy DCC wiring

 I bought mine from Home Depot and it goes down to 26ga, how small do you need to go?
03-06-2009 8:57 PM In reply to
Offline rrinker
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Re: Tools for easy DCC wiring

 A lot of decoder wire is #30 or smaller. Fingernails are the best 'tool' for decoder wires, and as a bonus you can't misplace it.

                                                 --Randy

 
03-07-2009 12:26 AM In reply to
Online cudaken
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Re: Tools for easy DCC wiring

 Sorry I don't have the part number, I found one at Harbor Freight for $3.99.

               Cuda Ken
03-07-2009 5:53 AM In reply to
Offline mfm37
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Re: Tools for easy DCC wiring

 The part numbers for mine are 1 and 2 for the right hand. 

6 and 7 for the left hand strippers.
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