Hedges
I See Electromagnetic Fields!
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I grew up using dikes to cut and strip:
Now I usually use something like this, my small to medium wire/cable cutter:
I score the insulation. Bend to stretch and break if I'm trying not to nick fine strand wire.
If stiff insulation like on 2/0 house wiring, or to remove insulation in the middle (like for a split bolt), then I split it lengthwise with a razor or X-acto knife.
Using that to cut larger cables I have to nip through, so I got this one:
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Now I usually use something like this, my small to medium wire/cable cutter:
Wiss Flip Joint 3-in-1 Cable Cutter 0890CSFW Fast Ship for sale online | eBay
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I score the insulation. Bend to stretch and break if I'm trying not to nick fine strand wire.
If stiff insulation like on 2/0 house wiring, or to remove insulation in the middle (like for a split bolt), then I split it lengthwise with a razor or X-acto knife.
Using that to cut larger cables I have to nip through, so I got this one:
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