@Nanofrog
Regarding huge rolls of 30AWG wrapping wire:
Thanks.
I already have plenty of 30AWG Kynar from an Asian source (eBay), that IIRC, I paid ~7 - $8 for shipped (1000ft/305m roll). I'm after heavier gauge if I can get it at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, what I've come across is typically OK Industries/Jonard, which quite a bit more expensive, and only comes in 100ft rolls (i.e. ~$25 - $30 per roll). Sometimes remnants show up cheaper, but it's rather uncommon IME.
So thus far, I've had to resort to straightening out CAT5e cable as best I can (26AWG), and it's a total PITA.
Which is why I'd love to find a more economical source of 28, 26, or even 24AWG Kynar.
BTW, interesting strip & cutting tool (RadioShack P/N?). Closest I can find to that type, is an OK Industries/Jonard ST-100 (
ST100-2830 = version for 28 & 30AWG). I've a Pressmaster Embla, and the standard cartridge can go down to 32AWG (PTFE/Tefzel cartridge only goes down to 28AWG). Neither are anywhere near as convenient to what you're using though, as I have to grab 2 tools to do such a simple task, and I can't slide the insulation back as easily. So I have to cut & strip frequently.
Only thing worse, is using CAT5e cable (add straightening aspect).
The larger gauge does make for better power & ground IME though, so I've dealt with it thus far. But as mentioned, if I can find a reasonably economical method to save that much aggravation, I'll be all over it.