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 Posted - February 25 2013 : 11:29:54 PM
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I'm using 24 AWG wire for my latest project. I need to know where I can get terminal connectors or what size I can use for 24 guage wire? I also need know where to get a wire stripper?
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Posted - February 25 2013 : 11:31:36 PM
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Will this work?
http://www.micromark.com/wire-stripper-10-26,7728.html
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 1:13:08 PM
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That automatic stripper may be a little rough on 24 gauge wire. About 10 years ago I bought a set of Craftsman strippers for 22 - 32 AWG that are the best I've had. They've been discontinued, but I did find them under the Klein name.
http://www.amazon.com/Klein-11057-Klein-Kurve-Stripper-Cutter/dp/B000XEUPMQ/ref=pd_sim_hi_1
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 6:41:23 PM
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The best kind of stripper for tiny wires like that are Hotweezers, but they can be expensive. Used units start around $60 on eBay. I've use them professionally to strip wire to 30 awg.
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 11:11:37 PM
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What about crimp on connectors?
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 11:27:50 PM
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Your average crimp connector is going to be too large for 24 gauge. Why not just solder them?
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Posted - February 26 2013 : 11:47:07 PM
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Too much trouble for my situation!
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Posted - February 27 2013 : 9:11:14 PM
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quote:Your average crimp connector is going to be too large for 24 gauge. Why not just solder them?
Originally posted by NickelPlate759Â -Â February 26 2013Â :Â 11:27:50 PM
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They do make smaller crimp connectors, but you have to buy them at specialty electronics shops, they just don't sell them in regular stores usually. Radio shack will probably have a decent selection of strippers. Lowes or Home Depot also have some. Here's a couple of pics, the cheapo version you really don't want, the nicer red handled one is the intermediate stripper that would be best for hobbyists in my opinion.
The automatic strippers are great, but expensive, this Klein type is one of the best of it's type. YOu can get them in different gauge sizes, like 10 to 18, or 20 to 32, etc. Not sure of the cost, but these will last you a lifetime if you aren't a "daily stripper". 
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Posted - February 28 2013 : 06:00:23 AM
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quote:
They do make smaller crimp connectors, but you have to buy them at specialty electronics shops, they just don't sell them in regular stores usually.
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â February 27 2013Â :Â 9:11:14 PM
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Exactly. I was thinking of what's commonly available. I'm lucky enough to still have a real electronics store a few miles from me. I keep forgetting to ask them for those strips of mini male/female connectors you can cut a few conductors from to use as quick disconnects for LED's, etc. mounted inside the shell.
Those strippers I bought are one of the best tool investments I've made. Obviously they were Kleins rebranded with the Craftsman name. I was really surprised to find that Sears carried a pair of strippers for such fine gauges.
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Posted - February 28 2013 : 12:44:00 PM
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Would radio shack have them?
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Posted - February 28 2013 : 4:55:40 PM
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Here's their list of wire strippers.
http://www.radioshack.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2032310&sr=1&origkw=wire%20strippers
They have a gauged pair, but they don't give the gauge range. The basic adjustable ones will work, too.
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Posted - March 01 2013 : 07:05:49 AM
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Justin:
I use this tool- from Harbor Freight at the displayed price- for regular wire stripping, down to 26 AWG, which is sufficient for diesel underhood work where there is sufficient room:
I really can't see spending a bunch of money for a hand tool like this. Maybe the online electronics websites have less expensive fancier ones or tools that handle extremely small AWGs.
When I recently posted about using computer connector wires- 28 and 30/32 AWG, I rely on a more primitive method- my teeth! Not kidding! I tried carefully using an xacto blade and a single-edged razor blade on those really small ones, but I kept cutting into the stranded wire inside the insulation.
Hope this info helps.
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Posted - March 01 2013 : 11:36:45 AM
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Justin,
These will work GOOD! And they are Cheap!
http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_127862_-1
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