smokarz Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 just wondering what everyone is using to strip their speaker wires? i am looking for something decent, and cheap. thanks! btw, just bought a radio shack sound level meter on ebay for $20. now i need to get a wire stripper to complete my 'must have' essentials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Buy the best looking name brand pair that you can find for cheap at the fleamarket this weekend. I have been using this pair for a while now and have been real happy with them. Model 1010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I use a pair of strippers like this and really like them. http://www.eclipsetools.com/ProductPics/Latest%20.jpegs/200-003.JPG You should be able to buy for about $15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I bought mine at Lowes, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 thanks guys. i'll search for those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 i just use a pair of dikes. had a lot of short wires to begin with, but you get a feel for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 bought this from the river. looks like it's quite popular. http://www.amazon.com/GB-SE-92-Strip-Automatic-Stripper/dp/B00004WLKZ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1270773594&sr=8-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Just visit a hardware store or tool supply and take your pick, they should have a few to choose from that strip and cut, usually crimp also. I have many different ones I use for various wiring jobs. However I think every time I have made speaker wires I have just used a pair of scissors and a delicate touch but if your not used to stripping wire a wire stripping tool will make the job easier. Something along the lines of what JL Sargent posted is the best all around wire stripping tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 i've been stripping wires with a pair of scissors and my touches weren't so delicates. lol i bought the GB SE-92 from Amazon for $15 shipped. should be handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Automatics are ok for certain rubber coated wire, but try them on small real slick plastic coated wire and they ain't so good. I have several pair of autos sitting at the back of the bench. The Kleins I mentioned are better all around. Maybe I just prefer the simpler things in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplummer Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I use my teeth[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Automatics are ok for certain rubber coated wire, but try them on small real slick plastic coated wire and they ain't so good. I have several pair of autos sitting at the back of the bench. The Kleins I mentioned are better all around. Maybe I just prefer the simpler things in life. I have a couple pair of Kleins and the automatics, and my autos work great. The only problems I ever had with them was until I adjusted the plates, and since then, I use them 85% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 thanks for all the responses guys. i will use this primarily for stripping 12gauge speaker wires. i hope i'll be OK. really gotten tire of stripping wires with a pair of kitchen scissors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Teeth or pocket knife, you get the knack after a few tries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottovonbismark Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I've used everything from teeth (my dentist loves it) to a machete but a couple of years ago I found these and nothing works as easily, as fast, as neatly - okay, you get the picture - I love them. This link is to Parts Express who has them on sale (under $10) but out of stock (they sell). The same basic tool can be found at other places - try MCM, etc if you can't wait on Parts Express. Wish I had a photo to post but it's too late to get into that. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=360-627 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 He likes "DIKES" better than "STRIPPERS" [:|] Bet he doesn't gey much action with that!! [] Roger i just use a pair of dikes. had a lot of short wires to begin with, but you get a feel for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I use my teeth LOL. So did I when I was younger. At 50, I can't risk it anymore. Now I use a nice pair of wire strippers like those shown above! Much easier!! I used to use a razor blade to get it started before finishing with my molars! [:#] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Yep, I've used teeth before too (usually on Cat 5 type wire, not speaker wire) All of my speaker wire is 12g so I simply use the needle nose pliers I have which have the little notch in them to strip....12g wires! [Y] Now, I save my teeth for more productive work.... like ripping off bottle caps [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 The Klein Tools strippers like JL Sargent posted are the best all arround and you will love them. Klein makes all professional tools specifically for electricians along with seathed screw drivers so you don't get nailed or an arc from a live wire. Went to JVS for construction electricity and whole tool belt was Klein, that was prior to going to colledge for electrical engineering. My Klein strippers are 28 years old and still work like new after totally wiring many houses and sound systems. The automatic wire strippers go out of adjustment, and break over time, heve used up several like the one you bought. Lowes caries the Klein brand as well as most any electricians outlet. [Y] Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 He likes "DIKES" better than "STRIPPERS" Bet he doesn't gey much action with that!! Roger You're not right Roger[], was that a typo??????????????? LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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