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What do we like for wire strippers ?
May 07, 2017, 09:44 PM
chessiedog1What do we like for wire strippers ?
Klein all the way!!
They have a few different models. All are great.
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May 07, 2017, 09:45 PM
Ronin1069quote:
Originally posted by Mars_Attacks:
Wire stripper?
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May 07, 2017, 09:48 PM
Appliance BradI have the Kleins that Excam posted a picture of. I use them daily for work. Good stuff.
I'll also agree with him that Milwaukee is making some fine trade tools. If I was an apprentice coming into a trade right now, I'd definitely filling my tool bag with their stuff including a VOM.
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May 07, 2017, 09:59 PM
delta 2quote:
Originally posted by Excam_Man:
Klein is good.
But this Milwaukee pair is my favorite.
Klein makes a needle nose pair too.
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May 07, 2017, 10:04 PM
braillediverquote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
I have
these at work, and I miss them when I need some at home. Best ones I've used yet.
I've seen them branded as both Paladin and Greenlee, FWIW.
+1 These are nice. Using a razor blade can nik the conductors and the wire can fail there.
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May 07, 2017, 10:58 PM
KDRThis is my favorite pair:
ACT wire strippers They are made for cutting cable ties without damaging the wires. They work great and the strippers are very precise and quick.
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May 07, 2017, 10:59 PM
james_1234quote:
Klein
May 08, 2017, 12:13 AM
FiveFiveSixFanquote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
I am a master electrician and use these every single day, so far the best pair of strippers I have ever found. They will also cut 6-32 and 8-32 screws as well, which are the most common screws for outlets and lights.
Ideal T-Stripper
I'm curious, the description in the link says they can handle between 6–14 AWG solid which seem rather limiting. The pair pictured in the link seems to show a capacity between 8–16 AWG solid which makes more sense. Does the pair you use handle the larger gauge wire?
May 08, 2017, 12:27 AM
Rightwirequote:
Originally posted by barley:
These are by far my favorite.
http://www.kleintools.com/cata...-wire-strippercutter
These are the best, hands down. For small wiring projects these are perfect.
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FRANKTquote:
So what do you guys like for wire strippers ?
Dedicated stripper - no combo stripper/crimper & no springs or complex mechanics...think tool belt fit and drop damage
Stripper blade "holes" close to the end of the nose
A little needle nose action at the very tip can be useful
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May 08, 2017, 06:14 AM
Skins2881quote:
Originally posted by FiveFiveSixFan:
quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
I am a master electrician and use these every single day, so far the best pair of strippers I have ever found. They will also cut 6-32 and 8-32 screws as well, which are the most common screws for outlets and lights.
Ideal T-Stripper
I'm curious, the description in the link says they can handle between 6–14 AWG solid which seem rather limiting. The pair pictured in the link seems to show a capacity between 8–16 AWG solid which makes more sense. Does the pair you use handle the larger gauge wire?
The ones I use are 8-16AWG . I have a smaller one for smaller wires, but I don't use it. The 16AWG slot will do 18AWG on some sheathing. 6AWG and larger I use razor knife because the conductors inside of cable are stranded and the sheathing is molded around it so it doesn't slide off easily when stripped. Some #8 is also stranded, if it does not pull off with strippers then I run razor down it.
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Sic Semper Tyrannis May 08, 2017, 07:48 AM
FiveFiveSixFan^^^^
Thanks.
May 08, 2017, 09:05 AM
BlackmoreIdeal brand.
I have a set that only do 14/12 with a cutter, too, that I've been using for decades. Also have their set that does several gauges.
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May 08, 2017, 09:19 AM
TMatsI've got a Klein Tools Catalog #1000. Combination tool that strips at least half-a-dozen wire gauges, crimps three different sizes of Quick Connectors, and cuts 4 different sizes of machine screws for perfect fit. Handier than a shirt pocket. Mine is decades old, but I am almost certain they still make it.
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May 08, 2017, 09:32 AM
HRKquote:
Originally posted by Rightwire:
quote:
Originally posted by barley:
These are by far my favorite.
http://www.kleintools.com/cata...-wire-strippercutter
These are the best, hands down. For small wiring projects these are perfect.
That's what I use, no more razors, scissors, or even wire cutters, works perfect every time, you end up with the correct length and amount of trim on the coating.
May 08, 2017, 10:37 AM
snideraFor fast stripping of solid copper, I don't think you can beat these
IrwinJust used it this morning to replace a ballast in a light that has been out for months....
For precise stripping of small gauge wire, I use the Paladin 20-30AWG linked earlier. I have 5-6 2-tool sets that have 12-20 / 20-30. you can easily get the 1-2mm strip needed for a tiny-ass JST terminal on 24Ga wire. Crimping them is another fucking thing, but I've got that down too.
May 08, 2017, 12:28 PM
Warhorsequote:
Originally posted by HRK:
quote:
Originally posted by Rightwire:
quote:
Originally posted by barley:
These are by far my favorite.
http://www.kleintools.com/cata...-wire-strippercutter
These are the best, hands down. For small wiring projects these are perfect.
That's what I use, no more razors, scissors, or even wire cutters, works perfect every time, you end up with the correct length and amount of trim on the coating.
Yep, these are great tools.
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May 08, 2017, 01:12 PM
stoic-onequote:
Originally posted by Rightwire:
quote:
Originally posted by barley:
These are by far my favorite.
http://www.kleintools.com/cata...-wire-strippercutter
These are the best, hands down. For small wiring projects these are perfect.
Believe it or not, those are slower than regular Ideal T-Handle Skins posted, but I believe he's a residential guy and I work in industrial control panels with thousands of wire terminations. Usually my panels range between 10-20ga tool wire(MTW), which is a totally different animal than solid copper house wire, but it all strips the same.
Regardless, I would stick with the T-Strippers simply because they are more useful around the house.
May 08, 2017, 04:51 PM
maladatquote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
quote:
Originally posted by FiveFiveSixFan:
quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
I am a master electrician and use these every single day, so far the best pair of strippers I have ever found. They will also cut 6-32 and 8-32 screws as well, which are the most common screws for outlets and lights.
Ideal T-Stripper
I'm curious, the description in the link says they can handle between 6–14 AWG solid which seem rather limiting. The pair pictured in the link seems to show a capacity between 8–16 AWG solid which makes more sense. Does the pair you use handle the larger gauge wire?
The ones I use are 8-16AWG . I have a smaller one for smaller wires, but I don't use it. The 16AWG slot will do 18AWG on some sheathing. 6AWG and larger I use razor knife because the conductors inside of cable are stranded and the sheathing is molded around it so it doesn't slide off easily when stripped. Some #8 is also stranded, if it does not pull off with strippers then I run razor down it.
http://www.idealind.com/ideal-...uper-t-stripper.aspxThere is an 8-16 AWG solid and an 8-14 AWG solid version.
The 45-618 model number given in the description on the Amazon link is the 8-14 AWG solid version. The picture is of the 45-615 model number which is the 8-16 AWG solid version. I suspect if you ordered it you would get the 45-618.
I don't have any strippers that beefy because I mostly work with electronics rather than house wiring, but I have the 14-24 AWG solid and 22-30 AWG solid bent-handle Ideal strippers and couldn't be happier with them. They work perfectly every time, even on thin, tough insulation like PTFE.
http://www.idealind.com/ideal-...mium-t-stripper.aspxI've tried several different kinds of adjustable or automatic strippers and none of them are faster or work better and most of them are slower or don't work as well or both.
May 08, 2017, 06:18 PM
rpm2010quote:
Originally posted by Mars_Attacks:
Wire stripper?
Those other wire strippers pictured, are really nice and they look extremely functional, but the above pic is more like art...wonder if I can slip a dollar under the knee (s).