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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] stripping wirewrap wire

From: "Roland F. Harriston" <rolohar@...>
Date: 2007-04-21

Peter Harrison:

No Brainer.

Do a Google for wire wrap tools.
Dozens of hits for wrappers, strippers, etc.
OK Tools makes some inexpensive items.

Roland F. Harriston
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Peter Harrison wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> When I need to use a bit or wirewrap wire to patch a board, I find it
> really hard to strip the ends without nicking the wire. Once nicked, it
> is only a matter of time before the wire fails at that point.
>
> Not only that, the insulation is tough and stripping back just 1mm from
> a 1inch length is a bit taxing.
>
> Anyone got any good tips or tool suggestions for this job? Or perhaps
> you use a different/better kind of wire for the task.
>
> Pete
>
>