tv degaussing cable

**GeorgeB** · 02-24-2012, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper

That is the easy way.

I dont see how..it took a good 20 minutes. Well, now is a perfect time to dig out the claw hook blades that jackthescrapper introduced to everyone.

Thanks PTS.

**vulture** · 02-24-2012, 06:19 AM

i use a hook blade on them ,i can strip one in about two minutes

**Otto** · 02-24-2012, 06:42 AM

Can anyone recommend a quick and easy method for ripping the black tape off of it?

I tried my utility knife, and my did it take forever. I know there has to be an easier way.

Run the blade of your utility knife perpendicular to the cable rather than parallel (slice it rather than shave it).

**Derek** · 02-24-2012, 07:15 AM

The absolute best way to strip degaussing cable is to:

1) Cut in half with cable cutter (near the solder point)

2) Unwrap about 3 inches and tear the tape off

3) Wearing gloves, grab 3-5 single strands of the wire in one hand and wrap around fingers

4) Use other hand to hold remaining bare copper and pull the few strands like a rip cord.

Sometimes the few strands break, just grab a few more from the bunch and do it again.
Peel the tape off and admire the beautiful copper!