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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] stripping wirewrap wire

From: Bryan Pope <bryan.pope@...>
Date: 2007-04-22

John P. Anhalt wrote:
> The insulation on the wire I use is heat sensitive. I run the tip of my soldering iron along one side. That essentially removes a small strip of insulation. The insulation can then be peeled back from the wire as far back as the strip and clipped off in the usual manner. The wire I use is from RadioShack and unfortunately the actual manufacturer is not listed for it. John
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If you are using Radio Shack's 30-gauge wrapping wire, then just get
their wire wrapping tool:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103243

It comes with a wire stripper that strips this wire perfectly. But only
a strip-mall RadioShack will carry this tool.

Cheers,

Bryan