The easiest way is to heat the wire with a torch.  It takes about 2 seconds
to burn the enamel insulation off.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 2:43 PM
Subject: stripping wire


hi all:
I have a bunch of #14 copper wire, but it is coated in enamel...
i am wondering what the easiest method of stripping the enamel off the wire
is?
I was told sand paper or a fine grinding tool..but that seems like it would
take for ever to strip a small section of wire.
Any suggestions are welcome
I only have to strip an inch or so to connect the feed line to the ends of
the wire for a dipole antenna.

73
Colin, V A6BKX