Time saver?

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Topic: Time saver?

Posted By: iceohio
Subject: Time saver?
Date Posted: February 10, 2006 at 5:59 PM

Here's my biggest time sucker when installing auto electronics... Cutting the insulator for splices. I have tried to use a stripper, but I've misjudged the wire gauge too damn often and cut into the wires. Or even with a proper gauge, it still either cuts too deep or not deep enough. If it's cutting the end of the wire, no problem.. But I'm talking about cutting a small section in the middle of a wire to splice in.

I've pretty much taken to just shaving it out with a blade. This takes FOREVER. Any tips? I wish there was some way to reliably do it where I didn't need to get into some God awful position for 5 minutes to do.

Thanks!

Joseph

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Posted By: Powermyster
Date Posted: February 10, 2006 at 6:30 PM

there are tools that will do it.

i use a stanley. or just strip it back with a snips

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Why oh Why didn't i take the blue pill
Darren Power

Posted By: iceohio
Date Posted: February 10, 2006 at 6:42 PM

It look like a pocket knife with a v slot in it?

Posted By: diva
Date Posted: February 10, 2006 at 8:15 PM

i just use a plain old craftsman multigauge stripper. works great for me. just make sure that if u strip back that u don't angle it or it will cut your wires posted_image

Posted By: bazzgazm
Date Posted: February 10, 2006 at 10:41 PM

Garder and bender red handled automatic strippers work great. 18.00$ At your local hardware store. They do not actually cut the shielding, but just lock and pull it apart. been using it for about 3 years