Why does nobody talk about cheap coax strippers ruining center conductors?

Shane Rivera · 2026-03-12T16:00:16.342647+00:00

I bought a $15 stripper from a truck stop last month, thinking it was a good deal. It nicked the center conductor on three drops in a row, causing signal issues that took me half a day to re-run. What's a decent stripper that won't wreck the job?

andrewjohnson6mo ago

Toss that junk and get a Klein or Ideal stripper. They're worth the extra money for not having to redo your work.

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hannah2406mo ago

Saw a forum post saying cheap strippers have dull blades.

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wendyc535mo ago

I used to think any stripper would do the job, just be careful. After ruining a few connectors myself, I get what you mean about cheap ones wrecking the center conductor. The blades just aren't sharp or set right. I learned the hard way that spending a bit more saves so much time and headache later.

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