"Automatic", cheap wire strippers -do they deliver?

[nanofrog]

Based on appearance and molded markings, the Capri and Pro's Kit seem to be the same unit. So this could be a nice find for other members in the market for a non-nested type automatic stripper.   

Didn't find a COO for it, so that's good to know as well. 

[shteii01]

Capri 200111 (made in Taiwan, 10 year warranty)
Amazon $13.46 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01018CX46
eBay $15 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Capri-Tools-20011-Automatic-Wire-Stripper-and-Cutter-/262399535051

could not find it until i fixed the number

[kPATm]

Have you ever seen something like this? I came across these for the first time today, and then again a second completely unrelated time (that kind of deja vu happens to me a lot).
https://www.parallax.com/product/700-10001


I don't have one, but it looks useful.

I use these and they are pretty good

[shteii01]

edavid, thank you for assembling the list and info.  Very helpful.

I was looking at Jokari and Weicon.  Jokari does not show replacement blades, while Weicon does.

[edavid]

The Capri arrived, and so far I'm quite happy with it.  On teflon wire it sometimes takes 2 attempts, but that's fine.  Otherwise it strips on the first try.

[nanofrog]

The Capri arrived, and so far I'm quite happy with it.  On teflon wire it sometimes takes 2 attempts, but that's fine.  Otherwise it strips on the first try.

You can also experiment with adding pressure to the closed jaw with your hand before pulling the handle to actually strip PTFE (makes a deeper bite into the insulation).

I have to do this with old, hardened PVC wiring at times as I can't adjust it sufficiently (scrapes the insulation instead of stripping it). The V shaped jaws are a bit better with this IME, as it makes more bites into the insulation.

[RJFreeman]

I'm in need for a wire stripper and there are numerous discussions/comparisons here on the costly "pro" ones, but what suffices for hobby use? I'm staying away from the cheapest ones, assuming they'll break down in a couple of days, but there are a few claiming to be "automatic" and which I've read blogs and postings (not here) about from people who find them very nice:



Are they any good and do they last?

I made the mistake of buying a pair of them, they are utter rubbish, as they just rip rip the end of the wire off, rather than strip it.
I have tried adjusting the tension, but they go from not doing anything, to tearing the end off the wire, there is nothing in between. 

[mySystemEngineer]

you should select a model that can strip up to 28AWG or even 30AWG, they are common widths for fine projects.

[JonM]

I'm in need for a wire stripper and there are numerous discussions/comparisons here on the costly "pro" ones, but what suffices for hobby use? I'm staying away from the cheapest ones, assuming they'll break down in a couple of days, but there are a few claiming to be "automatic" and which I've read blogs and postings (not here) about from people who find them very nice:



Are they any good and do they last?

I made the mistake of buying a pair of them, they are utter rubbish, as they just rip rip the end of the wire off, rather than strip it.
I have tried adjusting the tension, but they go from not doing anything, to tearing the end off the wire, there is nothing in between. 

I have a version of that stripper and it works very well down to about 22G (but not for Teflon insulated wire). For smaller wire I usually select a small Paladin stripper.