Wire stripper

[Puttputt maru]

I am looking for a tool that can strip servo wires all 3 of them all at once consistently.

What do you use?

What do you think of the one tool in the picture below. Supposedly it adjust the pressure depending on the wire?

[Steve Joblin]

I usually don't buy "junk", but these $6 strippers from Harbor Freight are a great deal! I put in all three servo wires at the same time and the strippers take off an even amount of insulation without breaking off any of the wire strands inside!

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-1-2-h...ent-66690.html

[Puttputt maru]

Originally Posted by Steve Joblin

I usually don't buy "junk", but these $6 strippers from Harbor Freight are a great deal! I put in all three servo wires at the same time and the strippers take off an even amount of insulation without breaking off any of the wire strands inside!

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-1-2-h...ent-66690.html

Thanks I will have a look.

[jhamel]

I prefer the version of that Harbor Freight stripper with the wire length stopper mechanism. Not only do you get all three wires to be the same length, but you also get all three wires to be the correct length, consistently. I cover the metal "wire holder" mechanism with regular electrical tape to avoid damaging the wire insulation.

[Puttputt maru]

Originally Posted by curmudgeon

I prefer the version of that Harbor Freight stripper with the wire length stopper mechanism. Not only do you get all three wires to be the same length, but you also get all three wires to be the correct length, consistently. I cover the metal "wire holder" mechanism with regular electrical tape to avoid damaging the wire insulation.

So the red protruding part is where the wire will butt against?

By putting the electric tape on metal won't the wire slide or does it stay put every single time?

[jhamel]

Correct. The red protruding part is an adjustable stopper. It takes a few tries to get it just right. I adjusted it to my liking a couple of years ago and I have not adjusted it since.

Without the electrical tape modification, the metal vice will cut into the insulation a bit. Covering the metal vice has worked for me very well. Maybe I can make a short video when I get home.

[jhamel]

I just published a short video of this tool

[Puttputt maru]

Thanks for the video it really looks like a nice tool.

One problem when looking at the Harbor Freight site I cannot seem to find it. Can you point me to the maker more specifically?

What is written on the handle?

[jhamel]

These are a few from Amazon

Automatic Adjustable Cable Wire Stripper

Automatic Wire Stripper

Automatic Cable Wire Stripper

Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper

I found these three on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Automatic-Ca...1%26rkt%3D1%26

2-in-1 Wire Stripper

Automatic Cable Wire Stripper

[Puttputt maru]

I just wanted to make sure it was the same type. I saw the one on Amazon and lord be praised they even sell it in my neck of the woods on Amazon.ca.
Yes Canada Hey!

Thanks for the help

[maverickmechanic]

For all the Canadian guys I just picked a set exactly like the above ones at Princess Auto ( our version of HF ) for $9.99. !

[Puttputt maru]

Originally Posted by maverickmechanic

For all the Canadian guys I just picked a set exactly like the above ones at Princess Auto ( our version of HF ) for $9.99. !

Thanks I got one on Amazon.ca and will see how it works out otherwise I will order the one on PA.
http://www.princessauto.com/en/detai...er/A-p8259848e

[Raptorapture]

And for those into metric or more expensive ones, there's always Knipex.

[mgrezmer]

Gotta love Knipex!

Best tools ever.

[learnedthehardway]

Grab gently with good quality side cutters and pull.

Score insulation with a pocket knife and pull.

[Puttputt maru]

Thanks curmudgeon got the one on Amazon and they work extremely well. Best wire stripper I have owned so far