Colin,

The sandpaper won't be as bad as you think.  The enamel coating isn't very thick, and you're only stripping an inch from the end.  You could also use a knife, but I think the sandpaper would be much easier.  Happy stripping (the wire, that is)!

Steve

> ----- Original Message -----
>From: Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:43:00 -0600
>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