On 13 Dec 2005 07:06:51 -0800, "rile" wrote:

With that in mind, what is the easiest way to strip the wire for that
type of splice without nicking the wire.

*** CAREFULLY ***

I just use a utility knife. I cut the two ends all the way around,
then I slit it down the middle and peel the piece off. You want about
3/4 inch exposed. Be sure to wrap it around the screw. A needle nose
plyers helps with that. Allow about 5 to 6 inches wire between each
device. When you pack the wires in the box, form a "U" in the wire,
and get that "U" between the devices as you push them in.