Wire strippers

[Michael Bryce Winnick]

What is the best wire stripper for light commercial duty that is American made?

 

[Burgerkong]

I have an Ideal-branded stripper made in the states. Highly recommended.

 

[kar298]

i agree with BurgerKong i have those as well and they are awesome only line 20-25 at lowes

 

[Burgerkong]

This is the product I'm talking about, but in black:

http://www.idealindustries.com/products/tools_totes/wire_strippers/super_t-stripper.jsp

 

[Stephenw]

I like the Channellock brand.

 

[Slip_Kid]

I use these...............

http://www.amazon.com/Klein-11055-Klein-Kurve-Stripper-Cutter/dp/B00080DPNQ

 

[pl_silverado]

What gauge wire do you need it for? Sold or stranded? Or do you want a pair that does both?

My personal favorite are Snap-on PWCS9 strippers, that to 10-20 AWG
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...id=796&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

But the ideals from lowes are a bargain and work great too. I have a few pairs of them also.

 

[Burgerkong]

There are also top-notched strippers from Knipex, but they're made in Germany, not USA.

 

[nexum1919]

I like the 'automatic' style for wires with soft and flexible insulation such as in cars...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002KR95W/?tag=atomicindus08-20http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Industr...ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1275319011&sr=8-1

and for household repairs for solid wires with hard slippery pvc insulation:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/?tag=atomicindus08-20http://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Wir...ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1275319011&sr=8-9

I'm not sure if they are made in US, or any kind of strippers in that matter...

but for most wiring repairs on cars i use the trusty Channellock 909, unless it's a real heavy battery/starter cable or a high gauge ultra flexible with fine strands (like the ones used on with hall-effect wheel speed sensors on GMs) i use the cutters to strip the wire...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004SBDI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[mattsparky]

Being an Electrician, everyone I know uses Klein. I use these:
http://www.service.kleintools.com/T...es STRIPPERS-WIRESTRIP-SLDSTRKK/Product/11055

 

[Stuey]

Craftsman's Klein-Kurve-like Stride strippers are pretty handy and comfortable to use.

 

[expatriated]

I use these cause they strip romex like nobody's business. I've used my pair alot. In fact, i'm going to use them for about 5 hours today rewiring the whole garage.

This is only 14/2 and 12/2 for the romex, which is all I run. If you need something else, you might want to look at another model.

http://www.service.kleintools.com/T... STRIPPERS-WIRESTRIP-DULNMCBLKK/Product/K1412

 

[jayrush13]

I use these every day as an electrician

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There easier to get replaced than Kliens and when you cut and strip as much as i do you were out a pair pretty fast and I'm pretty sure there made by klien for craftsman and cheaper to

I also have the craftsman branded knipex cobras cheaper than the knipex brand with a better handle

 

[akpro]

I also like the Channellock

 

[Diablo]

I used the Klein version of these everyday for 4+ years. The only reason i replaced them was because unlike most people i really like the lock and i had an apprentice basterdize them one day, and i had to buy the greenlee version cause they were the only ones that i could find exactly the same, Klein changed the lock a bit and made them a bit longer.

I use these every day as an electrician

View media item 4686
There easier to get replaced than Kliens and when you cut and strip as much as i do you were out a pair pretty fast and I'm pretty sure there made by klien for craftsman and cheaper to

I also have the craftsman branded knipex cobras cheaper than the knipex brand with a better handle

 

[chevelle67]

Ideal Or Kliens IMO

 

[jpilgrim]

It depends on what you're trying to strip.

I primarily do electrical and electronic assembly and would be miserable without these old Ideal StripMasters I got from my dad.

But I carry more basic strippers in my road kits, and use Kleins for romex and thhn when I'm doing house wiring.

 

[69f100]

It depends on what you're trying to strip.

I primarily do electrical and electronic assembly and would be miserable without these old Ideal StripMasters I got from my dad.

But I carry more basic strippers in my road kits, and use Kleins for romex and thhn when I'm doing house wiring.

times two found a pair on the ground near an edison plant in the desert (go figure) and a little wd-40 and they strip it perfect every time. same type ony it says blue point on the back.

 

[supertooljunkie]

I have had several pair of the blue handled Klein strippers. I really liked them until three or four months ago a newbie cut a live circuit with mine. I bought three different pair that were absolute junk. The jaws would spread when you tried to cut wire, or the cutting edges would hang up and they would not close. I traded them out until I got tired of screwing with them and bought a set of Greenlee. I still have the new Kleins in the packaging.

 

[Brad54]

times two found a pair on the ground near an edison plant in the desert (go figure) and a little wd-40 and they strip it perfect every time. same type ony it says blue point on the back.

Snap-on sells some that are just like that. Full metal construction, but with grips on the handles. Same design.

I have very few Snap-on tools, but those are definitely worth the price. In fact, I liked them so much, I bought a second pair and gave them to my dad last year for Christmas.

-Brad

 

[mcdtommy23]

I like the 'automatic' style for wires with soft and flexible insulation such as in cars...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002KR95W/?tag=atomicindus08-20http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Industr...ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1275319011&sr=8-1

and for household repairs for solid wires with hard slippery pvc insulation:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/?tag=atomicindus08-20http://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Wir...ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1275319011&sr=8-9

I'm not sure if they are made in US, or any kind of strippers in that matter...

but for most wiring repairs on cars i use the trusty Channellock 909, unless it's a real heavy battery/starter cable or a high gauge ultra flexible with fine strands (like the ones used on with hall-effect wheel speed sensors on GMs) i use the cutters to strip the wire...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004SBDI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

+10000000 on the automatic stripper shown. Those actually work! The ones like Harbor Freight sell are JUNK! I use mine daily. The COO is probably Tiawan IIRC. Not US made but an AWSOME tool just the same!

 

[TireTracks]

I've got some greenlee's like the craftman ones.

 

[hofferwood]

Hi All
The automatics, just about everything (but romex), The Knipex, for tight spots, The Knife, romex or other solid wire (shave the ins. then fold back and cut off, no wire knicks), The lighter, light gauge in a pinch( heat ins. and use thumbnail), The hemo's crammin that newly stripped wire into an A.B I/O rack or any other tight t-strips (try it you'll never go back to just fangers).
The crimpers are Thomas Betts, they CRIMP not MASH.
JMO
Chuck

 

[comedyman809]

I use these every day as an electrician

View media item 4686
There easier to get replaced than Kliens and when you cut and strip as much as i do you were out a pair pretty fast and I'm pretty sure there made by klien for craftsman and cheaper to

I also have the craftsman branded knipex cobras cheaper than the knipex brand with a better handle

i have the straight handled pair of the same plier.

they are re badged klein, with the craftsman warranty....is why i bought them.