[header] How to strip wire [title] Get a wire stripping tool labelled for your type of wire. [step] Wire strippers look like pliers with a number of notches set in the jaws. These notches vary in size to fit different wire types and gauges. 
There are a range of designs available for a variety of wires, such as electrical cords, coaxial cables, or thin communication wires. [substeps] You can find wire strippers that fit your needs online or at your nearby home improvement or electrical store.