Non typical wire stripping tool

[BigOL3]

Looking for a specific type tool, that I am not even sure has been made, a non typical wire stripping tool. Not for large wire like 16-12 ga, but very small, 20-24ga or smaller. Here is the 'kicker'. Hoping someone makes a tool that can strip an small section (1/8 -1/2") of insulation from the wire, while leaving insulation on both sides of the striped section. EX ....... a 3ft piece of wire with 1/4" of insulation removed from the center of it. Anyone know of such a tool.

I have cut insulation from larger wire, like 12ga, with a knife, but nearly impossible on small wire without cutting it into.

 

[Cyberjunk]

You can use a razor and slit length wise , push together and will bow the wire out of the insulation. Then you can cut the insulation without damaging the wire.


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[Alan_Vander]

Like this? Im not exactly sure what your talking about on the middle insulation part if your talking about splitting 24 gauge i use my thumbnail for that

Fine-gauge Wire Stripper - StewMac

One of our favorite tools for wiring guitars and amps: a stainless-steel wire cutter and stripper in one.

www.stewmac.com

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[BigOL3]

Like this? Im not exactly sure what your talking about on the middle insulation part if your talking about splitting 24 gauge i use my thumbnail for that

Fine-gauge Wire Stripper - StewMac

One of our favorite tools for wiring guitars and amps: a stainless-steel wire cutter and stripper in one.

www.stewmac.com

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No, that is the typical design, only smaller.

 

[BigOL3]

You can use a razor and slit length wise , push together and will bow the wire out of the insulation. Then you can cut the insulation without damaging the wire.


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That will be my last option, but it will be very difficult to separate the small wire from the insulation with cutting it.

 

[Reloder28]

Why not use your pocket knife?

 

[farmtimpioneer]

I have used a soldering iron for that before on very small wire burn out small sections to solder in splices,,,,

 

[BigOL3]

Why not use your pocket knife?

Knife will likely cut thru the small wire. I can always cut the wire into, make the splice the re-attach the remaining wire.

 

[BigOL3]

I have used a soldering iron for that before on very small wire burn out small sections to solder in splices,,,,

That might work, as long as the small wire does not get too hot and break. Probably will try that, thanks.

 

[farmtimpioneer]

That might work, as long as the small wire does not get too hot and break. Probably will try that, thanks.

Get You a good Weller soldering gun with duel temp trigger so You can control temp, then clean with flux and clean tip on iron good before soldering,,,,

 

[Wallace]

I use this.

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-1003-Stripper-Cutter-Solid-Stranded/dp/B000V6W5QU?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Might consider something like this...

KNIPEX - 16 95 01 SB Tools - Ergostrip, Metric Sizes, Right Handed Version (169501SB) - - Amazon.com

KNIPEX - 16 95 01 SB Tools - Ergostrip, Metric Sizes, Right Handed Version (169501SB) - - Amazon.com

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[DDDonkey]

I use something like this for most all wires and it’s good for 24g wire.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B081821YSV/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[BigOL3]

I use this.

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-1003-Stripper-Cutter-Solid-Stranded/dp/B000V6W5QU?tag=sxsweb24-20

I use something like this for most all wires and it’s good for 24g wire.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B081821YSV/?tag=sxsweb24-20

Unless I am missing something, they both appear to perform as regular wire stripper/crimpers ........ more than likely there is no tool made that will do what I was hoping for ...... i.e., remove the insulation from the center section of wire, while LEAVING insulation on both sides of that removed part on small delicate wires.

 

[BigOL3]

Might consider something like this...

KNIPEX - 16 95 01 SB Tools - Ergostrip, Metric Sizes, Right Handed Version (169501SB) - - Amazon.com

KNIPEX - 16 95 01 SB Tools - Ergostrip, Metric Sizes, Right Handed Version (169501SB) - - Amazon.com

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Whoa, that Knipex is totally different than other strippers, BUT I don't see how it can do what I was hoping for. I guess I will have to do it the slow/manual way.

 

[Neohio]

Is this being done on a bench? In a cramped machine?
I would look for a crimper similar to what @DDDonkey posted.
Make a strip on one side of your connection, make a strip another 1/4" down the line.
Cut the insulation out with a utility knife or sharp pointy thing of your choice.

That Knipex stripper is more oriented to household wiring if I recall correctly.

 

[BigOL3]

Is this being done on a bench? In a cramped machine?
I would look for a crimper similar to what @DDDonkey posted.
Make a strip on one side of your connection, make a strip another 1/4" down the line.
Cut the insulation out with a utility knife or sharp pointy thing of your choice.

That Knipex stripper is more oriented to household wiring if I recall correctly.

Yeah, I will just have to take my time to remove multiple short sections of insulation without cutting the small stranded wires into. Apparently the PITA route is the only route available. Attempting to run a section of small LED red/blue flashing lights to be put in the grill of Pioneer. It will be done on the bench then wired into the grill. Amazon.com: AIRSUNNY 20pcs 12v Dc Blue Red Flashing LED Lamp Light Bulb 20cm Pre Wired 5mm

 

[Alan_Vander]

Ah ok now i understand what your trying to do. Iv never seen anything like that . Only just the scraping and splicing or these used. Not a fan of these.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-20-Count-T-Tap-Wire-Connectors/999956682?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-elc-_-google-_-lia-_-106-_-electricalaccessories-_-999956682-_-0&store_code=2234&placeholder=null&gclsrc=aw.ds&&ds_a_cid=114168065&ds_a_cid=476315417&gclid=CjwKCAjwltH3BRB6EiwAhj0IUBhYZ5OwiqUjFvaHSH56uIfPQ6oG5cmZo1RK-UZrTQCJuS7CsSp7MBoCA1kQAvD_BwE

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[BigOL3]

Ah ok now i understand what your trying to do. Iv never seen anything like that . Only just the scraping and splicing or these used. Not a fan of these.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-20-Count-T-Tap-Wire-Connectors/999956682?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-elc-_-google-_-lia-_-106-_-electricalaccessories-_-999956682-_-0&store_code=2234&placeholder=null&gclsrc=aw.ds&&ds_a_cid=114168065&ds_a_cid=476315417&gclid=CjwKCAjwltH3BRB6EiwAhj0IUBhYZ5OwiqUjFvaHSH56uIfPQ6oG5cmZo1RK-UZrTQCJuS7CsSp7MBoCA1kQAvD_BwE

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Yeah, that method would have accomplished the concept but I don't like them either. But this wire is so small, it would not have worked anyway.

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[BigOL3]

Well, it is not installed yet, but the harness is completed. That wire is so small and fine, it was a PITA to work with. It would cut as easily as hair and just as hard to stay twisted. Removed insulation with combination of knife and soldering gun, then soldered the splices. Actually too much work/time for being just a novelty of blue and red lights in grill.

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