Dustball
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It's the Stripax Pro 6 for me.
Wire Strippers
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wreckercologist
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I have several similar to these pictured. They are the only ones worth having for automotive use IMO. The pistol grip is more comforable to me, and not as bulky as the ones that I have used that were the inline style.
usdemt
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To answer your question that got kind of skipped over. The ones you posted are not big enough to handle heavy gauge wire. I have used the ones in the link and am not impressed with that style.
The best ones I have found and for the best price are listed below. I am extremely impressed with them for the price. Simply set the depth rotate around the wire and then twist the handle and pull off. It strips and then cuts a slit down the length to peel off the stripped portion easier.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003RWS8XY/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
volunteers
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Usually the strippers work with either 10-20Awg or 20-30Awg. So do you have to keep two sets?
So I got the klein 11053's in from homedepot.com. Although I like the curved blue handle wire strippers that klein makes for the 12-20 gauge, these strippers just don't work well on the 8 gauge stranded as advertised. It takes so much force to strip them that the individual strands get all nicked up and the strippers themselves start to bend as you pull on them. Probably why they're being clearanced out all over the internet for $8 a pair. I was hoping for the best, but it is pack to a knife and a little skill to strip the ends of the big wire.
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PeterT
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Any strippers would do me just fine.
magova1104
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Been using wire strippers for more than 25 years. Commercial Electrical and now, Automotive Electronics. I tried all kinds and brands already! I also have a big collection. Klein are definitely the best. They also provide No question LIFETIME warranty (you have to ship it to them or go to any dealer) There are several models that are same product but different brands and different handle style,color,etc. Channellock is also one of my favorites, specially the #958, because the large cutting area and the solid spring and the wide opening curse, I can cut stranded #4 AWG !. Klein, Knipex,Cementex and some other companies also offer insulated (1000V) and they also have terminal crimpers.Which are great for working in live circuits. As long as they are MADE IN USA you are good.
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magova1104
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I used these everyday on my job, Easy to get under dashes with.
I like those also. But I been working with 24-28 AWG wires lately in 2012 Toyota vehicles and they are quite dangerous, If I cut one wire by accident, that's it! Car needs to be towed to the dealership. I know they are adjustable. The advantage is that one tool covers all sizes.
This is exactly why they 28th is the last day I every install anything but radios and systems/speakers. No more remote starts.. Mostly because I'm quitting..
magova1104
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Are you retiring or quitting? I really love my job! I enjoy working in cars. Actually, I really like take big challenges, I did one of the first PASLOCK systems in 1995,without mods or instructions, one of the first expeditions in 1996, back then, they didn't have any immobilizer bypass modules ! This job is pure fun.
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I have the ideal branded ones I think and I will NEVER go back to the old style
Same here. I love my Ideal Stripmasters.
Joe Mamma
Wish I could retire, that would be boss! But I'm only 22.. I'm moving on, I'm majoring in Computer Information System and I found a local company that needs IT people. I was told I have the job today. I like my job but I can't deal with that anymore. I hate risking my job with every new car that comes in that I've never done before..
jjjrmx5
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LOL. I think that's the case with most ICE and stereo installers for modern vehicles. So much ODB, speed sensors for sound systems, stalk or wheels systems to patch into as well as nav and so many others that sniping or grounding a bad wire can cause $1000's in damage x2 again in work orders to get back to factory.
It's no longer a power, ground, illumination, power antenna and 8 speaker wire feed world out there folks.
The only electricians i've ever seen NOT use these are conduit bender types. Then again, electricians and electronics technicians are apples-to-oranges type arguments... most Electricians I see strip wire with their razor knife and that's the definition of a hack.
Electronics technicians on the other hand wire control systems for $6m machines with literally thousands of terminations are using some sort of auto stripper and crimpers that are (unfortunately) priced over 600-700 dollars
The hands are worth it though.For medium size conductors like your 6-8awg I would definitely go with those Knipex ones from Amazon a few posts up, the user usdemt is absolutely spot on.
magova1104
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LOL. True. Fortunately we have the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) who in coordination with the OEM manufacturers helps in the development of aftermarket interfaces that makes the OEM integration easy and fast. And the MECP (Mobile Electronics Certification Program) which offers several certification levels to train and distinguish professionals.
I've seen a LOT of expensive mistakes made by other techs and most of the times is because of lack of knowledge or experience. Like I said before, this job is fun, if you like it.
With the new OEM integration devices, there is no need to cut or split wires,specially adding NAV, Cameras, Bluetooth devices, IPOD controllers, and even Remote Starters etc,in my opinion, even the regular customers can do it, and actually, they are doing it! You can image how easy is.
Some interfaces are so sweet! You plug it to your PC, download your vehicle information , then, plug it in to your car and that's it, You just added a Remote starter in 15 minutes, without cutting wires or messing with the vehicle integrity.
