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Hi Wayne
I don't know if you got your answer yet but what I do is heat the end of the wire a little with my iron when it's hot. Just about 1/16" then use my finger to pull the insulation off. This usually gives me just enouph to solder and no missing strands of wire.
Al
I use Klein wire stripper model 11047 which is for #22 through #30 wire. Most of the time I use the slot for #28 wire. Make sure of the model as Klein sells two other nearly identical models for larger wire. Below is a link for the photo.
http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__Klein_Tools_Klein_Tools_11047_Flat_Design_Wire_Stripper_Cutter_for_22_30_AWG_Stranded_Wire,__18353925/search=klein+tools+11047
rich
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I use my teeth. The tongue and teeth are very sensitive and accurate. With minimum practice you can get very repeatable results.
richg1998 wrote: I use Klein wire stripper model 11047 which is for #22 through #30 wire. Most of the time I use the slot for #28 wire. Make sure of the model as Klein sells two other nearly identical models for larger wire. Below is a link for the photo.http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__Klein_Tools_Klein_Tools_11047_Flat_Design_Wire_Stripper_Cutter_for_22_30_AWG_Stranded_Wire,__18353925/search=klein+tools+11047rich
Although Klien is probably the best of that type of stripper, Ideal make a 16-26g stripper (red handle) for about 1/2 the price. I have used the larger yellow handle for so many years I can't remember when bought, for Romex and automotive use. These strippers can be found at HD and Loews.
But as already mentioned, some very small, fragile wires are better stripped by pinching with your fingernails. Even just the slightest nick will break the wire/ strands.
Modeling B&O- Chessie Bob K. www.ssmrc.org
Well your mileage may vary on this... Pinch the wire between your thumb and first or second finger, pull. You will get good at it after a few tries. I have never broken any wires doing it this way, and can get pretty close to 1/4 inch insulation removal!
Have fun!
Todd Hackett
Libby, Montana 59923
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Wayne,
Radio Shack has a little stripper that is inexpensive, and once you get it set it works quite well. You can mail order one from Micro Mark that appears to be easier to set the wire size on. Don't own one of those, I use the Radio Shack cheepie.
Paul
Dayton and Mad River RR
Wayne Schauder wrote:Hi rich, I got my Klein stripper this morning and I have to say that it works perfectly for me! My old stripper had "V" shaped cutters while the Klein has round cutters. I think that the round shape makes it superior. Thanks again for your advice!! Wayne
Your welcome Wayne. It is a little pricier but it does a very good job. I used a V type stripper for quite a few years but working with this small wire required a better tool. It is very repeatable. I also have the next larger size which is a great help with larger size wires on the layout. I have nicked wires a lot in the past. When you nick a solid core wire, the wire can break a lot easier with little bending.
No doubt some of you have a system that works for you and I have no problem with that.
Rich
cordon wrote:I use my teeth. The tongue and teeth are very sensitive and accurate. With minimum practice you can get very repeatable results.