Which Bunnings wire stripping tool to buy?

[MaxBrenner]

My intended use is to strip back 0.75mm to 1.0mm wires.  The cheapest ones on Bunnings have very average reviews.  Can I please get a recommendation?  I might use this tool once a month LOL.

[EricL]

Hello @MaxBrenner 

Are you using it for data cable and low voltage electrical work? It might be worth investing in a Wiha Pliers Wire Stripper 0.4 - 1.33.

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1, @MikeTNZ, @TedBear and @CSParnell for their recommendation.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[CSParnell]

@MaxBrenner @EricL If you want the convenience of not learning how to strip cable with pliers them most wire strippers will work to some degree, from the manual ones to the ratchet ones it just depends what you want to spend.

If you want to learn how to strip with pliers I'm sure there are plenty of YouTube vids out there that will explain it . 

[Dave-1]

Good Morning @MaxBrenner 

Just a question before I give my answer Are you going to be stripping back a bunch of wire as in to recover the copper from the wire? or just for terminating cables? If its a "batch" of wire for recovery purposes I have seen some nice stripping units out there but not something you would usually buy locally.

If its for terminating cables, I use a decent pair of side cutters (As in a decent blade) IRWIN 200mm Vise-Grip Diagonal Cutting Pliers 

I apply enough pressure to imprint the insulation, twist, apply pressure and then "pop" I have used wire strippers in the past, everything from a lever trigger to a set cut and pull. But my preference is the old pair of side cutters

For fine wires, especially multi cored, especially if you have not had practice ST-500 Wire stripper would be the best I have used.

Dave

[MaxBrenner]

Just for terminating cables. Low voltage.  VERY occasionally. Maybe once a month, max.  

[Dave-1]

Afternoon @MaxBrenner 

Id go for a cheap cable striper and then if you find it frustrating go for the ST-500  

You only need it iregulary and when it becomes a pain, thats when you know what you want the next tool to do.

Dave

[R4addZ]

Hi @MaxBrenner 

Like others here I would recommend learning how to use side cutters to do the job however if you want a truly clean cut you can also add a stanley knife to the tool kit and score round the insulation first to get a clean cut

[AlanM52]

Hi @MaxBrenner,

Radio Parts.

https://www.radioparts.com.au/product/52961008/pk3002-precision-wire-stripper-8pk-3002d-8pk-3002d

Cheers