Bill,
I concur with you. With the proper cutting die, as listed in my
previous post, proper stripping will be obtained. Ideal makes a ton
of different dies for different types of wire. My post was directed more
toward the heat type of strippers.
Gary
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Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 8:10
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Subject: [LML] Re: Wire Strippers
Gary-
I
may have been less than clear but I think we're both recommending
the same unit. I'm away from home so I can't check the blade numbers.
I have an additional Ideal stripper that I use with Romex wire-
it has the beveled cutters and could be bought at Home Depot or an
electrician's supply store. That one will put visible nicks into solid copper
wires so I wouldn't recommend it for aviation use. -Bill
Wade
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:42
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Subject: [LML] Re: Wire Strippers
I have never had a problem stripping wire with the Ideal Stripmaster
45-1610-1. I know of several Lancair, RV, and Glasair builders that
use this same wire stripper and no one has ever mentioned any problems with
it.
Gary
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Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 4:32
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Subject: [LML] Re: Wire
Strippers
I bought some used Ideal strippers at SnF that had
specially formed plates. Instead of the sharp beveled blades (Home Depot)
which are likely to nick wires these are formed so there is a hole with a
narrow band in the center. The band grips the insulation tightly and
strips it off without nicking. Cost was $12.00 each (15 years ago) in two
size ranges. Strippers and mil-spec replacement plates sometimes come up
on Ebay.
I'd be interested to know what FAR that DAR was
referencing. The pros I know use mechanical- they're lower cost and can be
used in awkward situations. I would never use a NAPA style
stripper/crimper though. -Bill
Wade