Strippers
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d.mcfarland
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Copy of Snap-On's design. I believe it is sold by Carlyle as well. Plenty of people like them so since you already bought them go ahead and enjoy.
Yeah, I have the Snappy version. Does what it's supposed to do and does it well. No complaints. Thankfully I don't do much electrical repair or wiring.
sparky 1971
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I had a pair that were similar, may have even been the same except for the blue handles. The stripping holes behind the pivot *****. If you do a lot of stripping and crimping, you will be much better served by having separate strippers and crimpers. If these will be for occasional use, they will do just fine.
CGarage
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Thread should have been properly titled:
Mac Wire Strippers Question
Mac Wire Strippers Question
fatfillup
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gotta agree that separate tools will better serve you if you have lots to do. Definitely want stripper ahead of pivot if you are doing a lot or if in tight quarters
I probably wouldn't buy those myself because, my go to strippers are the Klein with curved handles
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Klein-Kurve-Wire-Stripper-and-Cutter-11057/100352112
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Klein-Kurve-Wire-Stripper-and-Cutter-11057/100352112
bbbarracuda
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Imagine my disappointment when I opened this thread. 
I have them and paid the snap on price, I thought it'd be nice so I didn't have to carry strippers and stak on crimpers. They crimp about half the strength that stak ons do, I don't trust them. So there just sitting in the drawer collecting dust now.
CGarage
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genog
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My favorite Strippers?
The Bush Company in Anchorage!!
The Bush Company in Anchorage!!
Professional Tool User
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If you are doing automotive wiring and you don't want to be carrying more than one tool, then this is the style of combination tool to get. I have a Mac branded one and it's okay for what it is. Individual crimpers, wire strippers, and side cutters will obviously do a better job. IIRC it's a made in Taiwan tool so there should be other rebranded versions available.
I’ve got the VIM version of this - it’s my “go to” for crimping/stripping.
I dig the smaller version of the T&B “Sta-Kon” head. Fits in tight spaces much better than the full size.
The strippers behind the pivot don’t bother me, since I used an old Klein with the same stripping setup for 30 years or so.
I dig the smaller version of the T&B “Sta-Kon” head. Fits in tight spaces much better than the full size.
The strippers behind the pivot don’t bother me, since I used an old Klein with the same stripping setup for 30 years or so.
Brownsfan
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Looks like a truck up fitting company. Fleet vehicles that require things like power inverters and strobes.Are you a 12 volt guy? What are we seeing here.....?
Qualitytools
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Look at the Knipex forged wire stripper.
I have the snap on version that I got because I wanted a really good set of crimpers, they do crimp well.
However as others have said if your after a set of strippers then get some that have the stripper part on the end, not behind the pivot pin.
Really you "need" both if your picky and trying to be productive.
When I'm setting up to do a bunch of wiring I will grab my crimpers, automatic strippers and my dedicated plier style strippers for the places the auto stripper cant reach.
However as others have said if your after a set of strippers then get some that have the stripper part on the end, not behind the pivot pin.
Really you "need" both if your picky and trying to be productive.
When I'm setting up to do a bunch of wiring I will grab my crimpers, automatic strippers and my dedicated plier style strippers for the places the auto stripper cant reach.
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ste6168
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I've got a cheap version, I hate the strippers behind the pivot. I only got them because of the size and dual purpose, put them in my 'truck bag' just in case. Think I have used them once maybe. Two seperate tools for any real work, is the way to go IMO.
KnurledNut
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Lots of replies, but like the OP asked, does anyone actually have the Mac version?
I too am curious how they compare to the original Snap-on version.
Most of the other brands I have seen fall short of the SO quality.
I too am curious how they compare to the original Snap-on version.
Most of the other brands I have seen fall short of the SO quality.
Brownsfan
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I have the Mac version. Identical to the Carlyle at Napa. Paid $50 for the Mac. $20 for the Carlyle on sale. Only difference is the handle. Mac sits in my tool box. Carlyle is in my to go bag. Both are fine. Definitely don't spend the money for the Mac. Get the Carlyle.
KnurledNut
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Thanks.
Oh by the way, its been almost a decade, but I still have that Ravens ratcheting screwdriver if you ever change your mind...
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Swilkerson
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I get mac tools 1/2 off so I'm fine with paying at the momment
isb cornbinder
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Clickbait title. Not what I was hoping it'd be about.
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Lassen Forge
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I have a couple like that, and I like them. I also have a couple (look like stamped sheet steel) that are cheap and flexy. My favorite is this rube goldberg conraption (currently in the toolbox on it's way to our new home) that clamps the wire, measures out the correct length, cleanly severs the insulation at exacly the correct point (not nicking the copper strands), and pushes the scrap insulation out of the way.
I was expecting, at a minimum, the woman in the red dress... a brace of chippendales or rockettes...
I was expecting, at a minimum, the woman in the red dress... a brace of chippendales or rockettes...
Brownsfan
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I'm good. Your QB is leaving soon. Ours is well ?? You knowThanks.
Oh by the way, its been almost a decade, but I still have that Ravens ratcheting screwdriver if you ever change your mind...
I've got the snap on varient, they are nicely made but nowhere near as good to use at my Stanley automatic strippers and no-name ratchet crimp tool. The joint is really stiff and requires a lot more thought to pick the correct size stripper channel than just sticking the wire in the auto stripper with one hand and squeezing with the other. I do a lot of 12v wiring.