These wire strippers right here. These things make stripping wires so freaking easy. I never had a proper set of wire strippers and would use Xacto knives and my fingernails prior to buying these. Now it takes a second and a half to strip a wire, no measuring or anything. Stick the wire in the thing, squeeze the thing, pull the thing, and you have a stripped wire. Highly, highly recommended.
I’m no electrician but I do a lot of diy electrical work and these Irwin grip strippers are my favorite BY FAR. So easy to use and perfect every time without worrying about damage to wire core
Nah, I swear by these. Literally use them on everything from electronics work to home wiring, they just work perfectly every time.
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, Self-Adjusting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_NTMS8ZANPZZ1T073BDMN
this stripper has a section on the inside for crimp connectors, but my experience with them has been that a standard ratcheting crimper does a better job than this type. The stripper part works very well though.
Yep. This is the best product in this area.
It's still possible to break them, but rare.
For a wire stripper, the Irwin automatic one is my favorite. It automatically adjusts to the size of the wire, no finding the right hole like on other models. I have owned a few and they are reliable.
These are magical! Save so much time and stuffing around.
Get some self-adjusting wire strippers like these. You can get tool-less Cat keystone jacks these days so you don’t need any special tools for attaching the end connectors. Then all you need is probably a drill, and some electrician’s wire-fish tape.
I bought this wire stripper the o make the cuts mid wire, but it was still super difficult. Maybe because I was using stranded wire. Yours look much better than mine, how hard was it to keep one wire still touching when soldering the next one?
Might be late to the party, and surprised no one else has already posted. I used to do this all the time when tapping into wires for my car alarm installs. Here's the style of tool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/
It just pulls the insulation apart so you can get to the bare wire. It's usually used for pulling the insulation off one end, but you can use it mid-wire and strip it open like in your photo.
You can adjust the tension with the little thumb screw. For smaller wires you want it looser so it doesn't just rip the wire entirely.
I have this wire stripper that I used for speaker wires, is that the same thing as a crimper? Do I need something more precise for the tiny wires inside these cables? I remember adding RJ45 ends in school when I was a kid, I can probably relearn from YouTube.
EDIT: Got it, a crimper is something entirely different from a stripper.
Get this one, or a similar one. I bought one from MAC Tools when I was a tech, don't know what I paid, but I've never once regretted it. IRWIN VISE-GRIP 2078300 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper, 8" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FlWOAbA5745J2
> Do yourself a favor and get an automatic wire stripper. That way you can set a consistent length for stripping and get a bunch done at once.
Something like this? Any specific recommendations?
I would suggest you go to the local home center (in the US, home depot/Lowe's), everywhere else, what ever the equivalent is, and there should be a a tool that works on the same concept. Amazon link!
There is nothing wrong with the normal strippers where you have to use the slot for the correct size, but I have found that the auto sizing ones like the Stripax/irwin save a lot of time. The Irwin's are pretty good, the clones not quite as good. But the Stripax have never failed. Though I didn't realize they were so expensive, as I was given mine.
Edit: thanks bot! On mobile, had the brackets and parentheses flipped.
Buy a tool of the correct gauge or use a razor. You aren't going to be able to do a job without tools
I bought this thing.
They come in many flavors but I have this. It's a self adjusting or automatic wire stripper. They make life easy stripping normal wire ends but they also allow you to strip mid wire quite easily. The same thing can be accomplished with a normal wire stripper it just takes a little more effort.
These can strip several feet at a time and make it all loose enough to pull off. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OQ21CA/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1/189-8151175-4141502?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_r=17RDAZECNQ0A1F6257J2&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_i=B0002KR95W
depending on what type of work you're doing, I prefer these:
http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Industrial-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=pd_cp_hi_3
but depending on whether or not you're doing work with aerospace stuff or REALLY tough insulation (fireproof etc) the pair I'm suggesting either won't be allowed or wont make clean strips.
They're rather common and are available anywhere from Harbor Freight to Home Depot. This is the set that I own.
Self-adjusting wirestripper. I own the Irwin brand that's under USD$20 on Amazon, don't need to spend a fortune on these!
Trust me when I say...the vise grip branded ones are much much better.
If you don't already have them I recommend an auto stripper
Enjoyed the video, well documented and explained.
You should get yourself some of these for stripping wires, they save a lot of hassle and time.
I've built two kits, the Bottlehead Crack, and the Sex 3.0. Both were fantastic, and came with great instructions. I have a lot of things to suggest if you're passionate about this:
I'd also recommend the Hakko Iron (hakko fx-888d). Its fantastic, and I actually use it for work and other projects a ton. I'd also recommend getting a desolder tool (ENGINEER SS-02) in case you make a mistake or want to quickly remove solder. This thing is a beast.
A wire stripping tool can be very helpful. I like automatic ones, which are great for longer runs of thicker wire. Same price as a manual one too. They're only inconvenient for very small (sub 1") runs.
For building the case, I'd recommend getting a cheap belt clamp if you don't already have squares. It helps when gluing together the frame.
Additionally, if you don't want to damage your worksurface, or get solder and wire trimmings everywhere, these mats are great.
Magnetic parts trays can be great. I've gotten them for a few bucks at microcenter.
General safety tips, make sure you have plenty of light. Like right next to the part (and not pointing in your eyes). Things can get cluttered, and clarity never hurts.
Solder arms. These can be cheap, but great ones are a huge help. The cheaper ones have been too rigid for me, and buckle under stress. If you're soldering MOSFETs, and your solder arms are weak, they can start to move away from you as you solder the more endothermic components like a MOSFET ground. With these guys, the part is stable.
If you get a spool of solder, I'd recommend something to hang the spool on. I have mine on my aforementioned cheap solder arms, but I'll probably 3D print a spool to attach to my QuadHands.
Let me know if you want more suggestions, I probably have a few more.
A properly calibrated mic is $110 plus shipping.
https://cross-spectrum.com/measurement/calibrated_umik.html
> a layer of mdf then a steel plate and aluminum sheet and then another layer of mdf.
This is a process called constrained layer damping, where layers of the cabinet can shift slightly against each other, damping out panel vibrations. Bracing is different, because rather eliminate panel vibrations, they are pushed higher in frequency. An ideal speaker has both bracing and damping.
You don't need to be chasing high density by specially treating MDF. The reality is, the cone of your woofer is still going to leak sound regardless of how sturdy the cabinet is. The best thing to do for your speaker is damp the standing waves inside the cabinet so that less energy escapes from the cone. No-Rez is basically a thin layer of mass loaded vinyl + open cell foam. Using mineral wool or fibreglass can accomplish the same thing for cheaper. Although I would not recommend fibreglass in ported cabinets where the particles might get blown into the room.
When companies build crossovers, they can fall victim to poor measurements, cost cutting from management, or even the belief that a certain characteristic like excess treble is actually desirable. Doing a fully custom crossover allows you to obtain an optimal neutral response from the speaker, not just on-axis, but also in the off-axis response. Off-axis response is key, as it influences room reflections, which we hear alongside the on-axis. There are tons of speakers built by reputable companies with bad crossover design. 12 years ago, optimizing speaker design was far less widespread than it is today. Floyd Toole's book about speaker acoustics was only published in 2008. Here is a talk he gives covering some of the key points in the book:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrpUDuUtxPM
Better quality capacitors is definitely some bullshit, right alongside expensive resistors. Even electrolytic caps are perfectly fine for use in a speaker, but the longevity is lower than solid polymer caps. Once you get into cheap vs expensive poly caps, that is the real snake oil territory. Crossover design is all about getting the right value components, making sure the response of the drivers actually blends together smoothly.
People don't look at the DIY community for opinions on speakers. They look at Youtube or magazine reviewers, who may not be qualified to review speakers, and are subject to expectation bias, placebo effect, and outright paid reviews. There is no profit to be made in scientifically analyzing speakers, and breaking down their flaws. That is slowly changing, but it could be 10 or 20 more years until objective performance is the mainstream.
Soldered cables don't make a difference in sound quality. Easier to use, sure. But making your own non-soldered cables isn't hard, you just need a decent wire stripper and decent quality wire. An extra $20 for the right tools makes the difference between fucking up a third of your cables, or having a perfect result every time.
https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA
https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Gauge-Speaker-Oxygen-Copper/dp/B01N6EF3GZ
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, Self-Adjusting, 8-Inch (2078300) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_DM0J3RXCQYAZTBSB3575
I used a pair of these self adjusting auto ones. It was magical.
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, Self-Adjusting, 8-Inch (2078300) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_X5WAEYX410K9WN89M3SX
I'm not an electrician but I've always wondered:
Why don't electricians like self-adjusting wire strippers like these (https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RRYIVV4B6F8W&keywords=irwin+wire+stripper&qid=1643219929&sprefix=irwin+wire+stripper%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1)?
I picked up a pair for home and I love them. Not sure of their limitations vs traditional strippers like what most electricians carry.
I have a pair of these irwins I like.
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, Self-Adjusting, 8-Inch (2078300) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_NAM31KM652810QDET4PW
Gotcha. The issue I have with tearing is the self adjusting ones https://smile.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA
Normally I just use these and love em https://smile.amazon.com/Stripper-Electrical-Klein-Tools-11063W/dp/B00BC39YFQ
I tried the self adjusting because it sounded like I'd no longer have to search for the right size hole and I'd be able to strip larger gauges, but... Like I said, they always just tear the insulation for me... Since folks here seem to love em (self adjusting), I figured I'm not using them correctly
Simple does it - those "guns" suck at adjusting to wires. Tried them all, and in the end my $5 strippers outpaces them all (more or less like your first link). There is another type of stripper that I would use if my gauge was smaller (AWG -> small means big) like https://smile.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA - for 16 AWG or lower they seem to do a good job. Most of my wires are 18->26AWG so no go there. Pick the right tool for the wire. Perhaps the lesson learned is that no one cutter does them all?
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Best wire stripper on the market. It'll never cut the wires. https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, Self-Adjusting, 8-Inch (2078300) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_DK0NY0HNBZMPQAB24TEN
These. At this point, they are a generic design, so lots of copies from many companies. But they work tons better than a knife of plain wire strippers.
https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA/
You will also need some wire strippers to do the job.
I have these.
https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA
They work great for the power in and the bed power wires. But they will destroy the hotend wires and the fan wires (if you're going to bother with those).
These are great for the smaller wires.
https://www.amazon.com/Stripper-Cutter-Klein-Tools-11047/dp/B000I1L7GW
There might be an option that works for both of them, but I personally can't recommend a specific model. I had the Irwin ones for a long time for doing car stuff and I picked up the Kleins to do the stuff that's too small for the Irwin.
If you ever need to replace the hotend fan on your printer, you'll probably need some small guage strippers anyway.
EDIT: Fixed links. Just FYI if you ever have an amazon link that doesn't work or is the wrong country, you can just google the item number (ten letters starts with a B) number the amazon item will almost always be the first google result.
Wire goes into banana plug connector. They are inexpensive, and a good wire stripper is too. Buy one like this and you'll have it forever (your local hardware stores should have them in the electrical sections: https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=wire+stripper&qid=1624148520&sr=8-5
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If you use a quality surge protector that is properly grounded from the outlet then nearly non-existent. Technically speaking if you are unplugging it from the wall as per the manual, when not actively using it then you have even less worry than nearly non-existent... lol
If you get an electrical spike that's strong enough to blow your surge protector and jump its grounding... you will have way more problems around your home than a busted treadmill.
-Good news is that's super easy to fix.
Wire strippers: https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA
-SPL-1 Connector: https://www.amazon.com/Connectors-Splicing-Assortment-Conductor-Terminal/dp/B08V8D17L1
-Copper wire long enough to reach both ends. Buy or source from another place.
Fixing should be self-explanatory after that. You can skip buying all together though if you already own stuff that connect two wires. Its safe and easy to do.
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It's a much bigger problem that for any item where production was outsourced to China, there's going to be at least five Chinese companies on Amazon selling the same item made from extra product runs on lines paid for by the original manufacturer.
You used to only see these kinds of blatent copycats on Alibaba.
Example:
https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA
versus
https://www.amazon.com/Capri-Tools-20012-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B01018CYV8
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01924A-Ultimate-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000IYTCG6
https://www.amazon.com/TACKLIFE-Self-Adjusting-Strippers-Automatic-Stripping/dp/B07GJFVXXD
and yes even
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DS-SWP-Self-Adjusting-Wire-Stripper/dp/B07TS6KCXD
I was just introduced to this and it rocked my socks.
https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA/
Get some automatic wire strippers (like these maybe). You just squeeze and the wire is stripped regardless of how big it is.
As the stripping goes, I use one of those 'self-adjusting' strippers, and they have pretty much changed my life:
https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA/
Video in action: https://youtu.be/o9EdPiEoXM0?t=50 He only shows large solid-core wires, but it's just as slick and easy for small stranded wire too.
I got these for 9 month of daily use and they havent failed me yet https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA Cutting or crimping sucks though
Not really. I just use these and sometimes have to just hold the clamp tight with my fingers.
I picked up a pair of these and love 'em.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OQ21CA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
better than these? https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-Self-Adjusting-Stripper-2078300/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=lp_553398_1_2?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=150169786 ive had no trouble with this style of stripper
Self-adjusting wire strippers are amazing, but may be expensive for a single-use tool. Here is a cheaper version.
Thanks!
I used a vise grip to strip the wiring. You can also just burn off the insulation with the soldering iron but that's more difficult and smells bad if your fume flume isn't perfect.
Oboy, I'm probably the wrong person to ask. However, /u/BriThePiGuy recommends Joe Knows Electronics boxes, and /u/NeoMarxismIsEvil recommends the following:
> I would order some cheap assortment kits from people on aliexpress. These are the sort that come with like 10 of most common values of resistor, capacitor, etc.
> Other stuff:
> - WeMos d1 mini or mini pro > - small i2c OLED displays > - small LCD display > - tacswitches (buttons) > - SPDT switches > - 74HC595 and 74HC165 shift registers > - either bidirectional logic level shifter modules or mosfets and resistors needed to make them > - 7 segment led displays (individual) > - 8x8 led matrices > - various environmental and physics sensors (often come as a kit of 20+ different modules) > - extra breadboards > - jumper wires > - male and female header strips (for modules that lack pins) > - cheap breadboard power supplies > - voltage regulators (both LDO ICs and buck converter) > - possibly some 4xAA or 4xAAA battery holders > - trim pot assortment
> Those are just ideas. Some things like 7 seg led digits are pretty cheap and worth having a few of but not terribly important if you have a real display of some sort.
I personally like the assortment of bits I got in my Sparkfun Inventor's Kit, but found that I wanted more of the following:
Will they work? Absolutely! Are they the best? Depends on what your using them for.
I personally prefer a auto stripper and a dedicated crimper, it just works better for my needs.
Spend $20 on these, you will not regret it:
https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-Self-Adjusting-Stripper-2078300/dp/B000OQ21CA
These wire strippers. They are awesome.
Without knowing what he's already got it's hard to say. He's probably already got all the basics. I'm just assuming he's already got boardsaws, tape measures, screwdriver sets, plier sets and so forth.
I'll list off a couple of things I would rather not live without:
Irwin wire strippers These are totally awesome.
I don't think you are my wife, so I'll make a couple suggestions.
Do you know what kind of a camera he has? Here are a couple possible answers: Xiaomi Yi, Mobius. If he has one of these, he may be happy to upgrade to a GoPro.
What kind of quadcopter does he have? Does he fly fast and low to the ground, or high and slow to take pretty videos? This could help us make recommendations.
Here's a cheap tool that would make a good stocking stuffer: Irwin Industrial Tools 2078300 8-Inch Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper with ProTouch Grips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_hKlCwb2TJVW66
Have you ever seen him use a lighter or fire to heat up heat shrink? If he doesn't have a heat gun, that would be a good gift. Here is an example of one: Wagner 0503008 HT1000 1,200-watt Heat Gun https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TUCV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_GLlCwbAQPAKS4
Why not something like? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OQ21CA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage I have these and love them.
I keep self adjusting Irwin's in my work bag, love using them. Have some sheffield 7" laying around, they were great but I haven't used them since buying the Irwin's. Wires bigger than the Irwin's can handle usually get the knife.
https://www.amazon.com/Sheffield-Tools-58554-7-Inch-Stripper/dp/B007MB8I2M
Just about every hand-tool manufacturer has their brand attached to these. This one seems like it has the most trust on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1526925570&sr=1-4&keywords=wire+strippers+self
if you can find a more reputable brand like knipex that has them and you want to pay for german engineering, I'd recommend it.
Vise-grips is under the stanley black&decker umbrella so YMMV with quality. Everyone else looks like they use the same or similar manufacturer based on the lack of much discernible difference apart from the handles