Why does nobody talk about using a coax stripper for Tefzel wire

Spent 25 minutes wrestling with a bundle of Tefzel in a King Air last week, then tried my coax stripper on a whim - perfect strip every time without nicking the conductor. Has anyone else found a random tool that works better than the 'right' one for a specific job?

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flores.emma5d ago

honestly you're just asking for trouble using a coax tool on tefzel, that stuff's too brittle for anything but the manufacturer's spec.

betty_barnes5d ago

Honestly, have you actually tried it on Tefzel yourself? I'm not saying it works on every gauge but if you dial the depth right on a decent coax stripper it's way more consistent than the special Tefzel tools. The problem with the spec ones is they're pricey and they still need a good touch. Coax tools give you that clean stop for the blade depth so you don't cut into the conductor. Plus they usually have a built in stop for the insulation length, which saves you from guessing. Yeah the material is brittle but that's exactly why a precise depth tool beats a freehand knife or a generic stripper. I've seen guys wreck whole bundles with the "right" tool cause they squeezed too hard.