Object description:
This wire stripper is as the title says, a tool which cuts in the outer insulation of a cable that you can easily peel it off.
I made the experience that a lot of professional tools work with a spring mechanism and cut often too deep, even into the thin isolation of the wires. Which should be strictly avoided.
This great tool allows a very precise adjustment of the cutting depth and allows your full control of it.
If you have a suggestion for a specific cable diameter, please leave me a note. I'll implement it in Disc_3 or a new one. Any other suggestion for an improvement is also welcome.
Update from 2026-08-13:
Disc_4 added.
Update from 2024-06-06:
Disc_3 changed. Holes for cable dia. 3,5 and 4,0 mm removed. Holes for data cable dia. 1,38 and 1,78mm added based on request from Zauberelch.
Update from 2023-11-25:
Disc_3 changed. Holes for cable dia. 4,5 to 6,0 mm removed. Slots added for cable types 14-2, 14-3, 12-2 and 12-3 according to specifications provided by MiscPrinter.
Update from 2023-01-10:
File Handle_long_M5 replaced. The old one was geometrically identical to the M4 version. Thanks to Erik for this hint.
Update from 2022-12-15:
With reference to the suggestions from ProTeX3D: Alternative parts for M4 screws and nuts, and a 30mm longer handle added. Using this files you have to replace the M5 nuts and screws by M4 versions. The screw lengths remain the same. STL-files removed.
Update from 2022-10-30:
Disc_3 added
Update from 2022-07-13:
Since there are now two feedbacks about a bit too much clearance of the slider, there is now the version "Slider_tight fit.xxx" with reduced clearance available in the folder "alternative files".
Comments:
It is designed for the use of standard 9mm cutting blades. The detailed dimensions are available in the attached photos.
The clamp and the slider are designed to have the best compromise between backlash free and still good slidable. In my case I had only moved the sliders after assembly several times forth and back to smoothen the surfaces. If this is not enough with your print you can post-process it carefully with sand paper. In worst case I can provide a step-file of both parts if there is really a demand.
Due to the necessary backlash between the cable and the bore of the tool I recommend to adjust the cutting depth short before the full wall thickness. Even a not fully through cutted insulation can easily pulled off.
Disc_1 offers 10 holes for cable-dia. 3,5mm to 8,0mm in 0,5mm steps
Disc_2 offers 6 holes for cable-dia. 8,5 / 9,0 / 10,0 / 11,0 / 12,0 / 13,0mm
Disc_3 offers 10 holes for cable-dia. 1,5mm to 4,0mm in 0,5mm steps and slots for cable types 14-2, 14-3, 12-2 and 12-3. These four slots are designed with 0.1mm clearance according to MiscPrinter's specifications and have not yet been tested. I look forward to any feedback on whether these slots work or not. If necessary, I will correct the dimensions.
Disc_4 offers 6 holes for cable-dia. 7,0 / 8,0 / 10,0 / 11,0 / 14,0 / 17,0mm
The knurled_knob_M5_Nut is designed that a standard M5 nut is to be integrated in the part during printing. The 3mf-file already contains a pause command.
as an alternativ you can print the knurled_knob_M5_Nut_open. With this version no pause command is needed and you can insert the nut later.
The M5x20 main screw is long enough that you can clamp both discs together when you don't need the tool at the moment.
Additional parts needed:
1x 9mm cutter knife
2x Hexagon Nut M5
1x Hexagon screw M5x20mm
1x Hexagon screw M5x12mm
1x Metal plate 14x9x2mm (stainless steel, aluminum, whatever you have available)
as an alternative you can print the plate attached in the folder “alternative files” with 100% infill
Print settings:
Material: PETG or ABS/ASA
Layer height: 0,2mm
Infill: 25%
Perimeters: 2
Brim: no
Support: no, only the handle needs a bit support under the nut hole. The 3mf-file already includes the data for a paint-on support.
Additional information:
This is a remix of enif's Multicore Cable Peeler available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3224787
I discovered it more than one year ago, downloaded the STL's, reengineered it completely and made some modifications for a safer handling and a use without any need of a tool.
I also added a metal-plate that distributes the pressure of the screw over a larger area and avoids material impressions on the handle.
Wire Stripper / Cable-peeler / Kabel-Abisolierer
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