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[Disclaimer; this entire reply is a discussion concerning tools for the removal of electrical wire insulation.]
Most of the time, if you're cutting and removing strands accidentally when you strip wire, it's because you're using the wrong stripper hole. The holes for stranded wire are slightly bigger than for solid wire. Usually, there will be 2 rows of labels on the stripper, one on each side of the holes. So, if it says 16ga on the stranded side, it will be 18ga on the solid side, same hole.
I also have seen really cheap strippers with inaccurately sized holes. I even have one.
I don't know if either of these problems fit your situation. Just thought it worth mentioning for general education.
Most of the time, if you're cutting and removing strands accidentally when you strip wire, it's because you're using the wrong stripper hole. The holes for stranded wire are slightly bigger than for solid wire. Usually, there will be 2 rows of labels on the stripper, one on each side of the holes. So, if it says 16ga on the stranded side, it will be 18ga on the solid side, same hole.
I also have seen really cheap strippers with inaccurately sized holes. I even have one.
I don't know if either of these problems fit your situation. Just thought it worth mentioning for general education.
