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Analog Kid:
I'm looking for suggestions for wire strippers suitable for use on smaller-gauge wire (< 24 ga). I prefer "automatic" strippers that grip the wire and eject the insulation.

Here are my current go-to strippers: they're cheap Chinese ones, I think I paid about $5 for them at a funky tool store, that actually work very well. "Diamond Brand, Made in China". After I bought them I had to do a lot of filing and bending to get them to perform well. After this "tune-up" they work as well as my American-made ones by GB that have superior fit and finish but don't really work any better; got to give credit to Chinese cottage industry.



These work fine down to about 24 AWG (size of CAT5 conductors), but below that they're pretty useless. So I need something made specifically for smaller gauges. Inexpen$ive would be nice, though not necessary. Chinese stuff is OK.

dobsonr741:
Look at Hakko CHP CSP-30-1, if you mean smaller is thinner.

Analog Kid:
Nice, good price, but not automatic.

bdunham7:
I have these:

https://www.specialized.net/teledyne-tw-1-stripall-standard-thermal-wire-stripper.html

Unlike all mechanical strippers, they don't leave nicks in the conductor that can result in breakage during handling.  You can shop around on eBay and such for a reasonable price, $500 is a bit rich.

There are also these:

https://jonard.com/adjustable-wire-strippers-adjustable-wire-stripper?v=511

I haven't tried them yet, but they look simple and handy. 

Analog Kid:
1. $512.28; what, are you nuts?
2. Have to buy through a distributor.

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