I have never had a problem stripping wire with the Ideal Stripmaster
45-1610-1. I know of several Lancair, RV, and Glasair builders that use
this same wire stripper and no one has ever mentioned any problems with
it.
Gary
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 4:32
PM
Subject: [LML] Re: Wire Strippers
I bought some used Ideal strippers at SnF that had specially
formed plates. Instead of the sharp beveled blades (Home Depot) which are
likely to nick wires these are formed so there is a hole with a narrow band in
the center. The band grips the insulation tightly and strips it off without
nicking. Cost was $12.00 each (15 years ago) in two size ranges. Strippers and
mil-spec replacement plates sometimes come up on Ebay.
I'd be
interested to know what FAR that DAR was referencing. The pros I know use
mechanical- they're lower cost and can be used in awkward situations. I would
never use a NAPA style stripper/crimper though. -Bill Wade
---- LenS790501@aol.com wrote:
> Jim is
absolutely correct. In fact, I remember attending a seminar at the
>
Lancair Fly-In several years ago in Redmond given by a DAR, and he
>
specifically stated that mechanical strippers were not allowed in the
construction of
> an experimental aircraft. Thermal strippers are
difinitely the way to go.
> Len Spina
> N15EG
>
Tucson