Simple question

2Learn
2Learn Posts: 28
edited April 2006 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
What is the best tool to strip speaker wires from its casing? I bought a tool at Fry's, but doesn't work all that great. I am using monster speaker wires, bought as a spool. Yes, I realize that some of you might say, monster is not the way to go, but it was a great deal for a 100 feet of speaker cable.:D

Thank you,
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited April 2006
    I have the QuikStrip that I bought from an infomercial on TV, it works quite well, and leaves you with a clean "strip"....

    http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/quickstrip_std.html

    Looks like the price has come down from the TV price of 19.99:D

    Scott
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited April 2006
    I don't know if you have a Lowe's around you, but you should be able to get what you need for around $8. Just make sure that if you have 10 gauge wire, that you purchase one that strips 10 gauge stranded and not solid-core. More often than not, it will make the distinction on the package.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited April 2006
    thehaens@cox.ne wrote:
    I have the QuikStrip that I bought from an infomercial on TV, it works quite well, and leaves you with a clean "strip"....

    http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/quickstrip_std.html
    I was wondering about that one during its run a while back...

    2Learn,
    Sears is where I buy almost all my hand tools. Good prices, big selection and great warranty.

    With wire strippers, just don't opt for the cheapest, get one with a little heft.
    More later,
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited April 2006
    Tour2ma wrote:
    I was wondering about that one during its run a while back...

    .

    It is probably the only thing that I have bought off TV that I actually still use. I have the Jack Lalane (sp?) juicer that is sitting in the cupboard..:D
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