Wire Stripper Suggestion?

[Micpoc]

My old, cheap Xcelite wire stripper is pretty much shot now - takes two or three passes to strip, and will no longer cut all but the thinnest cable -  so I'm in the market for a decent, longer-lasting solution for all my wire stripping needs. 

Any suggestions?

[alanp]

I've got a good pair of Ideal Electrical wire strippers, they work a treat, got it when I was working on my first amp

Unfortunately, even the smallest gauge on them is bigger than the wire I use for pedals (much smaller than amp wire.)

So I just use my sidecutters for stripping wire. They see a LOT of use in everything from cutting component leads after solder, trimming wires to length (and stripping), cutting zip ties when I'm redo'ing the pedalboard, and even trimming my nails.

[Haberdasher]

well i've only been using mine for a couple of years but i really like my klein tools kurve wire strippers, model # 11057.  Got them at home depot for about $18. These do 22-32 awg stranded.

[hammerheadmusicman]

I use these they are great, the are snippers and turn them round and they are strippers, they never cut any strands on the wire and are neat and quick..

https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/6415411621451127513?q=rolson%20wire%20cutter%20stripper&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari&sa=X&ei=CwHNUPrQC46JhQfzpYGYAg&ved=0CDEQ8wIwAQ#hsec:online

George

[jeffaroo]

Yep...I second the Klein strippers. Not only do they work good for stripping, but the tip lifts the beer tab pretty darn good too !

[pickdropper]

I use the stripmaster automatic wire strippers.  I only use hand strippers when I have to (like with Kynar wire).

Paladin makes really nice strippers too, but they are close to $100.  The ones I got were under $30.

[PimpMyTone]

 + 1 for klein tools .

[Bassman]

I use an automatic stripper from Radio Shack.  $19 and is quite possibly my favorite tool in my shop.  My only problem with them is if I need to strip a short wire in a tight spot but that is what razor blades are for lol..

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3932546

[mandrewbot3k]

I use a razor blade. Come to think of it, that's probably why i hate all of the offboard wiring bits.

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[jeffaroo]

radio shack tools put bad mojo into your builds

[Bassman]

radio shack tools put bad mojo into your builds

But they work so well! 

[dodgechargerfan]

I use an automatic stripper from Radio Shack.  $19 and is quite possibly my favorite tool in my shop.  My only problem with them is if I need to strip a short wire in a tight spot but that is what razor blades are for lol..

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3932546

I have something similar to that but not from Radio Shack.
Likely from the same factory though.

I have the same problem as you mentioned: impossible to use in tight quarters.

Those Rolson snipper/strippers look great. I'd love to have a set of those.
I can't seem to find a source in North America though.

[Micpoc]

Thanks for all the suggestions, guy. Now just have to decide.

[Micpoc]

Those Rolson snipper/strippers look great. I'd love to have a set of those.
I can't seem to find a source in North America though.

These look to be quite similar... http://www.amazon.com/Klenk-Two-Wire-Cutter-Stripper-Small/dp/B0007ZKMU6

[pickdropper]

There are the ones I use: