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Someone at HF needs to actually use a tool

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dnschmidt

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HF is currently having a clearance sale on their right angle ICON wire strippers. Check out the product description:

Product Overview​

This ICON™ Inline Wire Stripper and Cutter has a 90° head that permits cutting and inline stripping behind steering columns, under the dash, and in other tight areas. The precision-ground blades cleanly cut and strip 12, 10, 8, and 6 AWG wire. The high-strength cutting edge shears 6-32 and 8-32 screws. This ICON™ professional tool is backed by a hassle-free, manufacturer's lifetime warranty.
  • 90° head permits access to tight spaces for inline pulling and stripping
  • Precision-ground blades for clean cuts
  • Heat-treated steel with black-oxide finish for superior strength and corrosion resistance
  • Spring-loaded handle for easy one-handed operation
  • Dipped handles for added comfort when stripping and pulling
When has anybody ever seen these heavy gauge wires used in steering columns, under the dash or in other tight areas? This tool would have been a hit if it covered 12 to 20 gauge as that's what is used "behind the dash." I love HF but come-on man. Before you design a tool actually know what it's purpose is. It's probably just me but I find this amusing.
 
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Two years ago I mentioned this here:
KnurledNut said:
Snap-on makes two versions:

The PWCHHD7 is the version pictured in @AJHD original post. It has 4 stripping holes and covers 6, 8, 10, 12 awg. or 4.1, 3.3, 2.6, 2.0 mm. I assume the HD in the part number stands for heavy-duty.

The PWCH7 has 6 stripping holes and covers 10-20 awg. I just now noticed in the specifications that they state these are solid wire sizes. If thats true, they should also be able to strip 12-22 awg. stranded.

If Icon had copied the PWCH7 instead, it would likely be a better seller with more demand. Offering both models like Snap-on does, would be the icing on the cake.
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Is the Icon a copy of the Snap-on?
The Icon is made in the USA, and it seems like most of Harbor Freight's copies are made overseas.

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Maybe it was aimed at the aftermarket car stereo installation crowd. They would often be in need of something like this and would often be working with heavy power and ground cables in the dash and around the steering column.
 
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Quick google showed a you tube vid, with comments talk about guys likeing these for doing audio/speaker wire etc? maybe that's one application where heavier wires in confined spaces come into play. I dunno.
 
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impactims

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T45 said:
Even guys who work 'in the field' still get it wrong ... :ROFLMAO:

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What am I missing?

I don't see how this picture represents folks in the field using pliers professionally. What point or connection are you making?
 
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The car audio crowd probably loves these for running thick power cables through tight spots, even if the marketing copy is a little off on typical dashboard wiring.
 
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Just to calm the HF lovers and bashers alike


think of this thread as a I have no use for this tool and neither should anyone else.
 
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Man, you guys are really slipping.

Can't figure out their game plan, without their advertised "beats Snap On" angle. :rolleyes2 Looks like these dorks might have been first.

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"Made in USA" to boot.

Maybe folks that work on locomotives have some use for them.

I should get a closeout pair and put them in the "pliers I never use" drawer.
 
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A lot of vehicles where the ignition switch actually powers circuits. Also blower motors. They should have offered 2 versions like snap on does.
 
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