Amazon Germany (free international shipping) but expected delivery is 1 to 3 months out. $71 out the door for me.
Through the US website, seller is Amazon Germany
Through the US website, seller is Amazon Germany
KNIPEX PreciStrip16 automatic insulation stripper $66
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Qualitytools
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Down to $66.12
4xdog
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$95.64 for me just now.
Thats a different seller, It has to be Amazon Germany. I think the forum may alternate the link - this is the slickdeals link that shold take you there
Shocker
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The $66.12 price is for one direct shipped from Amazon Germany. Check in the other sellers tab.
purplezr2
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Received tracking info with expected delivery 2/15, Shall see.
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2manytools
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likely the original shipper in Germany
IndyGarage
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I ordered one off Amazon yesterday. Supposed to be delivered this week. I'm hoping it will help strip wires with limited access.
Actually the one I ordered was 12 62 180 don't know what the model numbers mean
Actually the one I ordered was 12 62 180 don't know what the model numbers mean
First two numbers are the model, last is the tool length. The 12-62-180 strippers are the pistol style:
12-62-180: AWG 24-10
12-52-195: AWG 28-5
The 12-52 is somewhat heavier duty design. I use both, never a problem with either, replaced the blades on the 12-62 after several years. If I have a lot of wires to strip that fit the gauge range, I find the pistol grip style less fatiguing.
IndyGarage
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OK, the 52's have a wider range but I rarely strip anything that the 62 can't do.First two numbers are the model, last is the tool length. The 12-62-180 strippers are the pistol style:
12-62-180: AWG 24-10
12-52-195: AWG 28-5
The 12-52 is somewhat heavier duty design. I use both, never a problem with either, replaced the blades on the 12-62 after several years. If I have a lot of wires to strip that fit the gauge range, I find the pistol grip style less fatiguing.
I'm rewiring the tail lights on an old flatbed F350 I'm fixing. The rear lights were all cracked and broken up. I wired new LED tail lights, and then put in a few LED marker lights.
Last night I stripped about 2 dozen wires with my Kleins. They are the type that look like a set of linesman pliers and you put the wire in from left to right, then when you squeeze them the top "tips in" and grabs the wire and strips it. There are two problems with this type: First you have to have enough slack in the wire to insert the wire sideways into the tool. Second, the tip in isn't always strong enough to hold and strip the wire - I find myself holding the grips down with my fingers to make it strip.
I'm hoping the pistol type might solve both of those issues. I'll report back what I find.
Neohio
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Can anyone that received these answer a question for me?
Does the adjustment on the hinge change the pressure applied at the cutter? Or at the end under the insulation of the wire?
I own the 12 62 180, but find on some wires, it doesn't grip the insulation well enough and I have to use my spare hand to pinch down the end to grip the insulation better.
Does the adjustment on the hinge change the pressure applied at the cutter? Or at the end under the insulation of the wire?
I own the 12 62 180, but find on some wires, it doesn't grip the insulation well enough and I have to use my spare hand to pinch down the end to grip the insulation better.
rancherbill
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I can buy it for $46 usd delivered here to Canada.
Same as the 12-62, it adjusts the depth of the cutting blade(s). Put a pencil or something in the wire gripper in either model, not touching the blades, and run the slider or adjustment knob and you will see the gap between blades change. The 12-62 has a bottom blade that is fixed in the frame (fixed exposure) which can be a problem with extra thick insulation.
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Neohio
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My pair of 12-62 are older. They do not have the adjustment.
I ordered the Rennsteig twin to the Knipex. The gripper looks different enough that it may hold the insulation better. $90 gamble, but the time savings on the harness I build will pay for it.