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==Wire Strippers/Crimpers==
 
 
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: Wire strippers are needed to strip the insulation for the ends of each piece of wire needed to connect controls.  Wire strippers should have multiple "settings" to strip many different sizes of wire.  The number for each "setting" refers to the AWG size of the wire you purchase.  Some wire strippers have a crimper built in, but may require more force to remove the insulation.  This type of wire stripper is shown in the upper-righthand picture.  Another style of wire stripper slices the insulation more precisely and pulls the insulation off in one step.  This greatly speeds up the process, but lacks the ability to crimp your connectors.  A needlenose pliers may be used to crimp your connectors if you choose to go this route.  This type of wire stripper is shown in the lower-righthand picture.
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Wire strippers are used to strip the insulation off the ends the wire you will use to connect your controls.  They should have multiple "settings" to strip many different sizes of wire.  The number for each "setting" refers to the AWG size of the wire you purchase.  Some wire strippers have a crimper built in, but may require more force to remove the insulation.  An example of this type of wire stripper is shown in the upper right-hand picture.   
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A second style of wire stripper slices the insulation more precisely and removes it in one step.  This type of wire stripper greatly speeds up the process, but drawbacks are the cost of such a unit and generally lacks the ability to crimp your connectors.  A needlenose pliers may be used to crimp your connectors if you choose to go this route.  This type of wire stripper is shown in the lower right-hand picture.
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Anyone who is serious about this hobby/wiring should consider investing in at least an automatic, spring loaded wire stripper that can strip a few wires at a time...these really save a lot of time.
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==See Also==
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* [[Building]]
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[[Category:Building]]

Latest revision as of 10:58, 5 December 2013

stripper/crimper
deluxe wire stripper

Wire strippers are used to strip the insulation off the ends the wire you will use to connect your controls. They should have multiple "settings" to strip many different sizes of wire. The number for each "setting" refers to the AWG size of the wire you purchase. Some wire strippers have a crimper built in, but may require more force to remove the insulation. An example of this type of wire stripper is shown in the upper right-hand picture.

A second style of wire stripper slices the insulation more precisely and removes it in one step. This type of wire stripper greatly speeds up the process, but drawbacks are the cost of such a unit and generally lacks the ability to crimp your connectors. A needlenose pliers may be used to crimp your connectors if you choose to go this route. This type of wire stripper is shown in the lower right-hand picture.

Anyone who is serious about this hobby/wiring should consider investing in at least an automatic, spring loaded wire stripper that can strip a few wires at a time...these really save a lot of time.

See Also