VEVOR Manual Wire Stripping Machine (0.06-1.18 in): hand crank or drill

The VEVOR manual wire stripping machine is a compact bench tool for removing the insulation from cable, a job that is slow and tiring with a knife. It handles wire from 0.06 to 1.18 inches (about 1.5 to 30 mm) in diameter and can be turned by hand or driven by a drill. It is often used to prepare scrap copper cable for recycling. Here is how it works.

How the machine strips wire

A wire stripping machine pulls cable past an adjustable blade while rollers hold the wire steady. The blade scores the jacket to a set depth, and the insulation then peels away from the metal core. Because the cable is fed through rather than cut by hand, the job is quicker and more even than using a knife.

The key adjustment is blade depth. Too shallow, and the jacket will not split. Too deep, and the blade nicks the conductor. VEVOR includes a visible stripping depth reference to help you set it.

Three holes and an adjustable blade

The machine has three stripping holes and an adjustable blade, which covers the listed diameter range of 0.06 to 1.18 inches. VEVOR says it works on hard-cover cable, soft-cover cable, multi-conductor cable and mono-filament wire. The blade is spring steel (65Mn), which VEVOR describes as strong and hard.

Deep slot and textured roller

A deep slot and a textured roller keep the wire stable so that it does not wander or fall out while stripping, according to VEVOR. Consistent feeding makes for clean results, particularly with thicker cable.

Hand crank or drill

There are two ways to run it:

• Hand crank: needs no power, so it works in a workshop without an outlet or during an outage.
• Electric drill: connects to a drill for faster work when you have a lot of cable to process.

The cast aluminum body and acrylic panel are designed so you can see what is happening during stripping. If you use a drill, follow the manual on drill speed and secure the machine firmly.

Size and weight

It measures about 5.1 x 5.1 x 11.8 inches (13 x 13 x 30 cm) and weighs 7.6 lb (3.4 kg). It is small enough to keep on a shelf and to clamp or fix to a bench. VEVOR also includes a pair of work gloves and instructions with advice on the right stripping angle.

Who it suits

It suits home workshops, electricians with offcuts, small recycling jobs and anyone with a lot of cable to strip. It is for removing insulation from wire that will not be reused as is. For precise stripping of short lengths on small signal wires, a handheld stripper is usually more suitable.

What to check before you buy

• Wire diameter: measure your cable against the 0.06 to 1.18 inch range.
• Cable type: armoured or very stiff cable may need extra care. Check the manual.
• De-energized cable only: make sure any wire is disconnected from power before stripping.
• Mounting: plan how to fix the machine to a bench so it does not move.
• Drill use: check that your drill's chuck and speed suit the machine.
• Safety: wear the gloves and eye protection, and keep fingers away from the blade and rollers.
• Blade care: blades dull with use, so check how to adjust or replace them.

The short version

• A cast aluminum wire stripper for cable from 0.06 to 1.18 inches.
• Three stripping holes, an adjustable 65Mn spring steel blade and a depth reference.
• Hand crank or drill operation.
• Gloves and angle tips included; 7.6 lb.
• Suited to cable preparation and scrap copper recycling.

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