Homebrew PCBs

In article <4629D3CF.6000407@...>,
   Peter Harrison <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.

In all my years in electronics, both as a professional and hobbyist, I
have only come across one supplier with decent strippers for small wire.

http://www.longs.co.uk/acatalog/info.html

I think they are part number HT1299011 but it's a long time since I bought
mine and it's impossible to tell from the illustration and description.

I think these are by Excelite but mine are made in France and because of
the stylised writing I cannot discern the manufacturer but could be
safico. Mine are 130mm long with red plastic covered handles