Dave Zucal posted:BILL, thanks for the link. I too have just about every wire type stripper made. When stripping the end of a wire, you only have to get close to cutting all the way through and pull the coating off in order to avoid damage to the strands and if damage does occur, you can just try again. I was referring to stripping in the length, where you have make two cuts and a slice all the way through in order to expose a section of wire to solder to. If you have a buss of 20 strands and goof at 10 drops, you could be left with only 10 undamaged strands at the end of the line. Just thought maybe you knew of a fool proof way or tool specifically for this type of work.
ok now i understand
use the correct wire stripper to make the circular cuts than use a razor knife to slice between the two cuts than peel off insulation. i also have a buss type distribution system. But i used a connector that bites through the insulation so no stripping necessary. attached is a link for the connector. the main buss wire passes straight through the connector and the tap lays in the back of the connector. you than close the cover and squeeze it with pliers, the blade bites through the insulation to make the permanent connection.
