Snap On's new wire stripper/crimper

sbebenelli · Mar 5, 2010

Walked on the truck yesterday and noticed a new wire stripper/crimper on display. It's more compact. I like the design of the crimper and it would seem to have decent leverage crimping. Haven't used it yet but I like the design of it.

It does not say USA on it but the display box they where in said made in USA.

Not much info here

<a href="http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/ac109/sbebenelli/tools/?action=view&current=DSC02171Medium.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac109/sbebenelli/tools/DSC02171Medium.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/ac109/sbebenelli/tools/?action=view&current=DSC02173Medium.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac109/sbebenelli/tools/DSC02173Medium.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

mkdive · Mar 5, 2010

Looks interesting. I like the smaller design also. But I think I will still stick with my ratcheting crimper with changeable dies!

Nik_95Cobra · Mar 5, 2010

Just bought one off the truck the other day. Haven't used it yet but it looks and feels nice.

chadster1 · Mar 5, 2010

I got some on order. I think I am going to have to put one of those in my personal box as well.

mrshaun · Mar 5, 2010

I ordered some wednesday and I think they will do good. everyone like that style of crimper in my route....

hibrid · Mar 5, 2010

SO.com says none in stock. Any idea on backorder time for delivery?

Also, what guages of wire are on the strip side?

Thedroid · Mar 5, 2010

I prefer to have the strippers on the other side of the joint. I wouldn't mind trying them anyway, but it kind of looks like its 22 - 16. If thats the case they wouldn't get used too often.

mrshaun · Mar 5, 2010

12-20

10 letters

Boost Creep · Mar 6, 2010

i prefer my vise grip strippers. strips any size wire and its just one quick squeeze

vdubnluvn · Mar 6, 2010

i have the ones in the middle,,, gret stripper, horrible crimpers, extremely akward. i like this . just texted my guy ,,, when he gets em in 4-52 weeks ill let ya know.

sbebenelli · Mar 6, 2010

Boost Creep said:
i prefer my vise grip strippers. strips any size wire and its just one quick squeeze

Those wouldn't fit in some of the places I work. That's the reason for the smaller style.

caper · Mar 6, 2010

It looks like a decent tool if it has a cutter at the tip.I don't use wire strippers,just use the cutter part to strip the wire.I could never understand why manufacturers put crimpers and strippers behind the hinge.Very ackward to use them in most tight areas on cars and trucks since most times you only have a very short wire to splice on to.

mrshaun · Mar 6, 2010

these are smaller for the tighter areas. they are not meant to completely replace the strippers you already use. stereo shops / boat installs will benefit from these for sure.

flashpuppy · Mar 6, 2010

I called my SO guy yesterday. I will have them Monday. Can't wait.

fordbroncodave · Mar 6, 2010

what is the price for these? $30?

mrshaun · Mar 6, 2010

39.95

10 letters

07Forester · Mar 6, 2010

NVM - Found it

fordbroncodave · Mar 6, 2010

too much money for me unless they use a die and stamp snap on into it so i know it is a snap on 30 years from now

MadMark · Mar 6, 2010

I don't like having the stripper holes behind the hinge joint.
I had a pair of klein stripper pliers like that and they can pinch you when you put it back in your tool belt.
Just make sure the jaws are closed before you slide them in your pouch, if your skin gets caught in the stripper holes, the pain is something else.
Otherwise they look good for tight spaces.

Bjkearns · Mar 6, 2010

Chadster and mrshaun
a good question was brought up about the name wearing off
any thoughts on this

Vinko · Mar 9, 2010

I've got the middle one pictured, which was on sale for about 20% off (I think it was older stock?) -- anyway this new model looks great.

mrshaun · Mar 9, 2010

well I have had needle nose that the name wore off, but you can tell most of the time just by the feel of the tool. When I send them in for warranty snap on has never sent anything like that back to me. Also unless someone copies the design then you are safe. I have not turned anyone down for an older tool that was not marked. I know the other dealers in town ( non snap on dealers ) will not warranty stuff if it does not have proper markings.

Goinlow · Mar 9, 2010

My snap on guy showed me these when I came on the truck yesterday. I was like ehh but I did some electrical work at the shop today and saw the need.

mrshaun · Mar 9, 2010

the little cutter in the back of the head is VERY VERY sharp. you barely touch something and it cuts right through it. I may order more before I start showing these things around...

mrshaun · Mar 12, 2010

Anyone get to use these yet?
I have one pair from another dealer. He had pre ordered 30 and sold them all but 1 the first day. I have 30 or more on order but looks like two weeks before I get them in stock.
any body have a review yet? from what I have used them and customers have demo'ed them they will be just fine...

Art From De Leon · Mar 12, 2010

I just ordered one.

Many thanks to the dealer on here who gave me the information.

sbebenelli · Mar 12, 2010

I haven't needed to use mine yet. Been going to play with them some but haven't had a chance.

jeepnut24 · Mar 12, 2010

How is the leverage on them compared to the longer handled versions?

arkangel06 · Mar 12, 2010

No USA????

WTF is going on with snap on

mrshaun · Mar 16, 2010

you will have to mash down good to get a real hard crimp on something. they are shorter.
they are made in usa made. coo says united states on my handouts. I will try and post them here....

mrshaun · Mar 16, 2010

the file is read only... here is the text off the document

Compact Wire Stripper, Crimper and Cutter 7” Wire Stripper, Crimper, Cutter
•
Compact Design makes PWCS7 ideally suited for work in confined area such as under dash or within electrical service enclosures.
•
Wire Cutter and Crimper are in Front of Pivot for maximum ease-of-use in reaching into tight places. Additional second cutter found on inner handle surface.
•
Serrated Gripping Nose for bending, pulling and shaping of wire.
•
Precision Ground Stripping Holes – easily removes insulation on wire 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 gauge.
PWCS7
Features and Benefits
CE – Not Required
Country of Origin – United States

Danglerb · Mar 16, 2010

Anybody find a "non Snapon" branded version yet?

Art From De Leon · Mar 16, 2010

Danglerb said:
Anybody find a "non Snapon" branded version yet?

Maybe Snap on makes this themselves.

mrshaun · Mar 16, 2010

here ya go boys....
this is from the product manager himself I asked if we made these and here is the response.

"Shaun,

Yes it was designed by our pliers engineer and our marketing group here in Kenosha but the pliers are made in our Milwaukee plant. It is exclusive to Snap-on. We cannot keep them in stock. The sales so far have far exceeded our expectations.

Thanks,
Scott "

he is right about stock levels. snap on has been wiped out on stock. I need about 70 pair of them now.

Vinko · Mar 17, 2010

Cool. Glad to see that SO is making these themselves.

mrshaun · May 3, 2010

I finally had a big order show up this weekend. They are selling like crazy. I only had 39 show up and snap on is producing 3000 a week. this will be enough for monday and tuesday customers....

chadster1 · May 3, 2010

I still have not gotten any.

mrshaun · May 3, 2010

this message just hit my email...

Stock is now available at all DC's.
Only DC with a concern is Robo which is only showing 6.
1600 in transit to Robo which should be received today or tomorrow.

so chad they are in the mail........ lol

mrshaun · May 3, 2010

when i clicked on the send message button an F16 jet just buzzed the hanger I was at. scared the **** out of me..... shook the whole truck....... they had an airshow here this weekend

marcusicp · May 3, 2010

I got these last week and still haven't had a need to use them yet at work but they look and feel like a great piece!

Snap On's new wire stripper/crimper

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Banned

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Banned

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Well-known member