Joined: 29/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 148 Location: Seattle, WA
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Can anyone recommend a wire stripper for thin wires that actually works? I just digitized my 3048 and got so frustrated with the thin wires that came with the decoder. They are so thin I had a difficult time removing the insulation. With bad eyesight and unsteady hands, I ended up cutting the wires multiple times.  I also need the wire stripper to work for feeder wires. Thank you. P.S. Just found out there is a Forum for Model Railroad wiring. But I can't delete this. Maybe the admin can help move this over there.
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Joined: 23/04/2019(UTC) Posts: 497 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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I've used an automatic wire stripper type that works for all kinds of wires. Sometimes it's necessary to sqeeze with one hand on the jaws that hold the wire in place so it doesn't slip when you press the handles together with the other hand and the other set of jaws pull the isolation off. (Hope it makes sense).
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Joined: 26/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 1,423 Location: Brisbane, QLD
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I have WIREFOX 10 from Phoenix Contact. (0.02 - 10 mm²/AWG 34-8/ 0,16-3.57mm diameter) have seen that some claim it is identical to Pressmaster. I'm quite happy with it, even if it was expensive. It works perfectly with Marklin wires and even the thinner Esu wires. there is a spring pressure adjustment slider on the side. but I usually, only adjust one click up or down. Since it works so well I only use it on thin wires to keep it sharp, I have a cheaper more crude tool that works ok on thicker wires. You can also get replacement blades. Here is a video of it: (from 5:56)
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Joined: 17/09/2006(UTC) Posts: 18,771 Location: New Zealand
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Originally Posted by: MKOpSeattle  Maybe the admin can help move this over there. Done! I don't know of a wire stripper that will strip wires that thin. Maybe something like this one which can strip wires from 0.2mm to 6mm. Wire StripperEdit - This one looks a bit similar to the one Damon posted.
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Joined: 04/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 3,563 Location: Paris, France
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Joined: 26/02/2012(UTC) Posts: 12 Location: Kitchner, Onterio
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This is the absolute best out there. At my company we have bought many and from various manufacturers. About 10 years ago i bought this wiedmuller stripax stripper. stripper linkWe have a half dozen in a production environment. They are incredible. We strip 28 to 22 AWG stranded mostly and i use them in the tiny decoder wires all the time.
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Joined: 14/12/2002(UTC) Posts: 800 Location: Newcastle NSW Australia
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I have the same stripper [ wire , not female ] that Damon has , Brought mine from either jaycar or The big Box store we call Bunnings . I have used many types of strippers & wire cutters over the last 50 odd years when I have been working & have found this type at present to be the top line tool to use for all sorts of cable . I spent 24 years as a telephone technician in a exchange where strippers are used all day long, the strippers were supplied as part of our tool kits . With this stripper from CK Tools I have found it easy to operate & multi useful when insulation stripping from multi wire cables without having to cut the cable . . Yep Go for one ,cheap for what they can do ,about AU$ 20.00 down here in Oz.
Cheers Tom in Oz .
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Joined: 15/12/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,594 Location: Spain
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Originally Posted by: wseltner  This is the absolute best out there. At my company we have bought many and from various manufacturers. About 10 years ago i bought this wiedmuller stripax stripper. stripper linkWe have a half dozen in a production environment. They are incredible. We strip 28 to 22 AWG stranded mostly and i use them in the tiny decoder wires all the time. This is what we use. Not me per se (i´m a programmer) but the electrical cabinet building department. |
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Joined: 29/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 148 Location: Seattle, WA
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Thank you for all the recommendations. I have an old wire stripper but the decoder wires are too small for it. So my first priority is to find one that can strip ~0.4mm diameter wires. Now the hard decision is which one to get.
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Joined: 23/04/2019(UTC) Posts: 497 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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You can also use a lighter. Just heat the end up a little and pinch it off with your fingers. If the plastic catches fire you'll need to blow it out. You don't have to melt the plastic completely, which will also make it too hot.
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Joined: 23/07/2014(UTC) Posts: 8,472 Location: ENGLAND, Didcot
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Joined: 29/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 148 Location: Seattle, WA
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After much thoughts and considering functionalities and cost, I bought one recommended by Damon, a CK 495001 Automatic Wire Stripper. It can strip the ultra thin decoder wires and is very well built. I'm starting to build my layout and will put it to good use.
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