Personally, I find the T-strippers to be the best tool. http://www.crawfordtool.com/wirestrippers.html --John -----Original Message----- From: cctalk-admin(a)classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-admin@classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Jim Kearney Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 09:46 To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org Subject: Re: wire wrap strippers The newish Cut-and-strip tools work pretty well for me (http://www.okindustries.com/products/4.1.1.12.htm) The problems I have (with any tool) are holding the wire, and constantly switching tools between the stripper, needlenose and the wrapper.

I liked the adjustable strippers develop a feel for "bite" and skip the adjustment. Can do that without nicking that wire. I haven't bought new one yet because this one I have is crappy and doesn't know of decent quality tools. :-) I once saw on factory electronics assembly tape, a assembler held say large cap with untrimmed legs thru circuit board and inserts the tool's barrel down that wire w/ barrel end snug against circuit board and squeeze handle. This snips and crimps over one lead at a time by hand-power. When done "loose" components is secure and ready for soldering process. Looks like pistol style. Where can I find THAT tool and what it is called? Oh, don't a tool exists to unbend those bent over leads while melting solder with normal solder iron at same time? Cheers, Wizard