Wiring tools.

[durallymax]

I cant seem to find much for a selection of decent wiring tools or know where to look at all. Ive searched on here but didnt get much. Im looking for tools for automotive wiring. Cutter Crimpers strippers. Looking to step up from the box store multi tool as its clumsy. Just looking for more options that may be out there that I am missing. I do a lot of wiring so buying soem good ones is worth it to me.

thanks.

 

[Scuderia-F1]

There is some nice Blue-Point ones, I have one myself that I like (PWC-9). But the Snap-On PWCS 7 is also nice if you would like a little more compact plier.

 

[kellyo]

I use klien for my electrical tools. They can be found at home depot also.

 

[JEEPLESS]

I have Ideal Stripmasters, one for small gauge (20AWG - 30AWG) and one for larger gauge (10AWG - 18AWG). My goto wire cutter is Xcelite 175M. Large gauge cables are cut with a Channellock 911. The Channellock 909 crimp tool works well for me also.

 

[JustBob]

These I would get first, then other tools as you find a need for them.



Thomas Betts Sta-Kon WT111M crimper/cutters

http://www.tnb.com/ps/fulltilt/index.cgi?part=WT111M





Klein crimper/cutters/strippers/ingnition wire crimper

http://www.service.kleintools.com/Tools/strippers





Ideal auto strippers StripMaster 1010(if you do alot of wire stripping, different configurations for different wire sizes, able to strip wire safely, replaceable blades)

http://www.idealindustries.com/prodDetail.do?prodId=stripmaster





Klein Cutters D228-8 Dykes (ability to cut wire close to work, cut in areas other tools can not reach)

http://www.service.kleintools.com/PLIERS-DIAGONAL-HLDIAGCUT/Product/D228-8

 

[Jeeper]

I have one of these:

However, I took it apart and now I can't get humpty back together.

 

[low_crew_cab]

I've got a pair of Paladin ratcheting style crimpers and i'll never look back. I've got 3 sets of dies for mine. Insulated, Non Insulated, And one that makes the factory style F or E crimp. Those are mainly used for relay and fuse blocks.

Link to amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007NC986/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[mp23]

I have one of these:

However, I took it apart and now I can't get humpty back together.

I have one like that from GB, I will never go back to the other kind of wire stripper.

 

[19GMC63]

These two have served me well for a while.

Channellock 909 crimper/cutter:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004SBDI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Klein 11055 stripper (I love the curved handle):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00080DPNQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[BAZZMAZZA]

These Irwin pliers are the best I have used and you can find them at Lowes. Bought one pair and after I used them bought another just in case they change the design.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Jeeper]

These Irwin pliers are the best I have used and you can find them at Lowes. Bought one pair and after I used them bought another just in case they change the design.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Those are the ones I bought when I couldn't get humpty back together. I actually just looked at old humpty and I got them working. The only thing i can't figure out is the latch spring. It attaches to the top of the right handle (when looking at them like in the picture). But i can't figure out where the other end of the spring connects to. Can someone look for me?

 

[idoitproject]

I have used and loved this one.
http://www.tooltopia.com/kd-tools-3794.aspx

Saw this one on the tool truck but really don't do much electrical. Its's really promising. I may buy one eventually.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...5&group_ID=796&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[JustBob]

Those are the ones I bought when I couldn't get humpty back together. I actually just looked at old humpty and I got them working. The only thing i can't figure out is the latch spring. It attaches to the top of the right handle (when looking at them like in the picture). But i can't figure out where the other end of the spring connects to. Can someone look for me?

Which spring 7, 12 or #14? I can take a look at mine and take pictures if you need it.


http://www.idealindustries.com/products/wire_processing/hand_tools/stripmaster_parts_list.jsp

 

[Jeeper]

Which spring 7, 12 or #14? I can take a look at mine and take pictures if you need it.


http://www.idealindustries.com/products/wire_processing/hand_tools/stripmaster_parts_list.jsp

#7. I think may have figured it out so curious what you say. Of course, it may be slightly different, they aren't ideals but some knock offs. Not sure who...bought them in the early '90s.

 

[JustBob]

Latch spring (part #7 above diagram) goes between the latch (part #6 above diagram) and the back of the main body with the long leg resting against the main body hinge point. The short end with the hook, hooks onto the latch from behind and over the top of the latch. Here are a couple of pics to help illustrate.



View from the top (left hand side when viewing from the front)



Front view


Circled in yellow, this is a view from the back. This is the pin the latch and latch spring mount to.

 

[dirtrider]

Channellock has some nice pieces for electrical work, But when it comes to electrical I like Klein especially there lineman series. I recently bought a klein katapult automatic wire stripper and that thing is nice, better than any other regular stripper I have used.

 

[tw33k2514]

my electrical tools consist of a pair of Klein 11055's, Channellock 909's, a Power probe PPSK butane soldering Iron,a Power Probe III. and a fluke 88 with an inductive clamp. Does all I need for automotive wiring.

 

[Addrock]

This is my favorite stripper
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=360-627

 

[mrb]

forget those ideal / knockoff automatic hand pinchers... use one of these http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1363&groupID=1380 and you wont know how you ever lived without it.

or this http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1363&groupID=1381

 

[mrb]

and this type http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1363&groupID=1394 for large wire (say #4-4/0) you spin the tool around the wire where you want to strip it, then slide the tool towards the end of the wire -it slits the insulation and you just peel it off.

 

[Addrock]

This screw driver is more specific to residential wiring but I had to buy it. Also a stripper.

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/tools/...ices/11-in-1-multi-tip-screwdriver/48-22-2113

 

[metal1313]

i just got one of these and love the thing http://www.tooltopia.com/sog-specialty-knives-el-01.aspx

that said i have a mix of ideal, klein, and greenlee. the greenlee is overseas but the pliers and ratcheting crimper for data lines works great. i have been buying more usa klien tools, but my budget is tight for tools right now.

 

[prine]

This screw driver is more specific to residential wiring but I had to buy it. Also a stripper.

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/tools/...ices/11-in-1-multi-tip-screwdriver/48-22-2113

Really like this one, if your driving in a lot of outlets you don't need to keep switching tools.

 

[usdemt]

This screw driver is more specific to residential wiring but I had to buy it. Also a stripper.

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/tools/...ices/11-in-1-multi-tip-screwdriver/48-22-2113

The stripper on this is pretty worthless though. Maybe if you need to strip a solid wire once or twice but not something you would use a lot. Other wise its very handy.

 

[brimorga]

These Irwin pliers are the best I have used and you can find them at Lowes. Bought one pair and after I used them bought another just in case they change the design.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQ21CA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

+1, I have these and love them although they are the only self-adjusting strippers I have used. The knipex ones look tempting, but cost WAY more.

 

[durallymax]

thanks guys keep em comming

 

[freeskier]

best ratchetin crimper for 10 gauge wire?

 

[Monte]

Wezag www.wezag.de

parallel crimping action

 

[ibedayank]

i order my wiring stuff from here
http://www.delcity.net/

 

[JASTECH]

I use Knipex, old Ideal, Wiha ins/14pc driver, Klein, Fluke and Simpson. I do have Snap-On and Channellock that are used in my trailer wiring kit. Replacable jaws on stripers a plus.

Thanks, JASTECH

 

[eurokid]

I have one of these and they work pretty good. Strips nice and clean, actually cuts the insulation rather than ripping it off like those cheap jaw style ones. I've got a pair of the Stripmaster pliers as well.

Those Thomas & Betts Sta-Kon crimpers are awesome, best crimpers for automotive use by far IMO. I have tons of wiring tools, one of the things I've done and still do a lot of.

 

[dwm]

The people I know that have spents lots of time building instrumentation panels, industrial control panels, etc. use Paladin Stripax Pro6 strippers (model 1113). I've been using one for 10 years and it keeps me happy. For today's vehicles, if you're touching wires behind the dash, you want something that works effectively down to 28 AWG.

I also like the Paladin ratcheting crimpers. For the big stuff (battery cables, etc.) I use a QuickCable HexCrimp 4255-001MR at home and a very old Thomas and Betts diamond crimp at work.