Wire stripper recommendations please

Derekm · January 31, 2021, 05:48:58 PM

Hi looking for any recommendations for automatic wire strippers for model rail size wire thanks in advance

TrevL · January 31, 2021, 06:07:26 PM

I have a pair of these. They have no trouble stripping 7/.02 droppers upto domestic size 2.5mm conductors. Wouldn't be without them.
Screwfix item 97204 C.K. wire stripper.
(Sorry, for some reason it won't let me put a direct link)

Derekm · January 31, 2021, 06:17:19 PM

Many thanks

chrism · January 31, 2021, 06:21:41 PM

Quote from: TrevL on January 31, 2021, 06:07:26 PM
I have a pair of these. They have no trouble stripping 7/.02 droppers upto domestic size 2.5mm conductors. Wouldn't be without them.
Screwfix item 97204 C.K. wire stripper.
(Sorry, for some reason it won't let me put a direct link)

https://www.screwfix.com/p/c-k-wire-stripper-10-265mm/97204

I use a similar product branded Sealey - does a great job.

bluedepot · January 31, 2021, 08:58:09 PM

will these be ok for very thin decoder or led wires?

or is there something better for very thin wires?

cheers

tim

Newportnobby · January 31, 2021, 09:46:54 PM

I got these from B & Q
Main thing is to make sure they're adjustable with a decent thickness range.

https://www.diy.com/departments/magnusson-6-wire-stripper/1782729_BQ.prd?ds_rl=1272379&ds_rl=1272409&ds_rl=1272379&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu4udmZLH7gIVc4BQBh1F2wdVEAQYBSABEgLoCPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&storeId=1097

Railwaygun · January 31, 2021, 10:22:46 PM

an old pair of nail cutters work well for small wires - you can put a notch in them by practising on a piece of point solenoid wire!

Bealman · January 31, 2021, 10:28:34 PM

I've had a number of wire strippers, but always end up just using a pair of side cutters or small pliers and going by 'feel'

Works for me!

longbow · February 01, 2021, 06:36:11 AM

DCC Concepts sell this style specifically for decoder wiring:

https://www.dccconcepts.com/product/fine-wire-strippers-pre-settable/

Bealman · February 01, 2021, 07:43:22 AM

Why is DCC wire different from DC wire?

longbow · February 01, 2021, 07:49:22 AM

It isn't. But DCC decoder wire - typically 32 gauge/0.2mm - is too fine for most wire strippers.

Bealman · February 01, 2021, 08:00:51 AM

Go by feel

Lawrence · February 01, 2021, 08:38:01 AM

@Derekm I use these at work and in the shed https://www.rapidonline.com/Weicon-51000005-Professional-Wire-Stripper-No-5-86-0320?IncVat=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&utm_campaign=shopping%20feed&utm_content=surfaces%20across%20google&pdg=pla-301834852710:kwd-301834852710:cmp-757438067:adg-44804851896:crv-207912323492:pid-86-0320:dev-c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyp6Kh6TI7gIVCb_tCh1qyArTEAQYAiABEgIrI_D_BwE

My work set is 6 years old and never mssed a beat

Newportnobby · February 01, 2021, 09:38:05 AM

Quote from: Bealman on February 01, 2021, 08:00:51 AM
Go by feel

I was arrested last time I did that

N_GaugeModeller · February 01, 2021, 09:58:45 AM

I just use a generic auto stripper for most wires

For the super thin decoder wires I use the one sold by DccConcepts, a bit pricy because they use the super rare blue for the handles

I am sure similar and much cheaper are available from the usual suppliers of such things

NGM