Wire Stripping inside our locos...

I use a stripper that goes down to tiny. I don't set it for gauge, but over the years, I can adjust it to grab the insulation without knicking the wire.

I use the strippers below made for 22 to 32 gauge wire.  If my memory serves me correctly, I purchased them at either Lowes or Home Depot.  I have gotten a ton of use out of them over the years!

I use these, like Joe I've used them for years.  The Hanlong HT-5023 strippers, usually around $10.

Who makes a wire stripper that will strip sheathing off of a cable without nicking the insulation on the wires underneath?

Sometimes it has more to do with the person holding the tool properly. The measured multi hole type of stripper seems like a better idea, I just got used to feeling the cutting into the insulation and before nicking the wire, pull it off.

There is also the stripper that has two blades spring loaded come down onto the insulation and then as you squeeze, a couple grabbers pull the insulation apart. I have had those but found the simple cutter more to the point...faster and works for me I mean.

I may give the other kind a try. I do have a couple of those for house wiring and they do remove the insulation easily with out any nicks.

Here's one you can get at the hardware store usually...Lowes or Home Depot probably. I just tried it on some #26 or so and it did a fine job. I may use it for awhile...

It has printed on it 10-26 in one place. I assume that's the gauge range and it looks about right.

I had one of those Chuck, I gave it away!  I found it a lot more trouble to use than the simple tool I posted.  Another issue is in close quarters it's frequently cumbersome to strip the wire.  Sometimes KISS is really the way to go.

I have used this one at work for over 25 years. Pricey compared to what has been posted but its gets used nearly every day. The only adjustment is for insulation thickness. No need to line up for the proper wire gauge. Home stores sell an Asian copy. Avoid those as they are much poorer quality.

Pete

Was originally looking at the "self adjusting" type, but didn't see great reviews unless they hit the $80 range.

Picked up the Klein-Kurve 11057 on the way home.

Quality tool.

Thanks all for the advice.