Hutzal, yeah, that happens to me, too, but only when I use wire strippers. For some reason, I'm much better using just a knife to cut the insulation off. It takes just a bit of practice, but I can strip the wire without cutting into any strands.

Like the others said, it's no big deal losing a couple here and there.

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