9 out of 10 DIYers Don't Know All (5 Wire Stripper Features)

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I have 5 must know wire stripper tips for you today. This is the ultimate guide to becoming a wire stripping pro! Did you know wire strippers are actually a multi purpose tool with many features? I'll go over each of these features and give you some bonus tips which will have you stripping wires and making connections like a pro.

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@cityslacker6221 3 ай бұрын

can’t believe I never actually knew about the screw cutter. that’s awesome!

@RichardJohnson-GW 3 ай бұрын

Same here.

@ricker76er 2 ай бұрын

They don’t all have that feature. Most of your cheaper strippers don’t have them.

@richardgarno6591 2 ай бұрын

Me neither

@GaroMatossian 2 ай бұрын

I bought them for installing cabinet knobs before I even knew how to strip a wire 😂

@jakesully5402 2 ай бұрын

The 6/32 size also cuts cover plate screws for decora style devices. If your kitchen counter plugs are against tiles, you can get that cover plate tight to the tile by cutting the screws. For me, I find it works well to thread the screw all the way into the cutter; then just back it off about 1/3 turn before cutting it. The screw is still long enough to bite into the receptacle threads, and short enough that it doesn’t jam against the tile and bulge out the cover plate. Cheers !!

@bcask61 3 ай бұрын

I enjoy watching videos made by people who know what they are talking about.

@bierbarrel 2 ай бұрын

lol

@yougetagoldstar Ай бұрын

I also enjoy watching such videos. Cheers.

@clarencealexander1093 Ай бұрын

Nor did he talk about the weather, his dog, the price of tea in China etc etc.

@boatman222345 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video! I learned more watching this short video than half a dozen longer ones. Clear with just enough detail to ensure that all was understood. Thanks!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. So glad it was helpful. I'll try to keep them coming.

@gfotinakes316 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I am a 74 year old DIYer and I've needed some of your tips for years now. Thank you for passing on your wisdom.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

@TG-fy3ew Ай бұрын

I didn’t know the wire sizes were different for solid and stranded wire. Nor did I know about the screw cutters. Thank you for this video.

@BackyardMaine Ай бұрын

Awesome.. thanks for watching.

@wot_hog 2 ай бұрын

All tutorials should be like this. Clear, concise and on point. Hats off to Backyard Maine. May your lobsters look as good as your J-bends!

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you.

@skipfrary1168 9 ай бұрын

Took me decades of DIY to learn these tips, just sent this off to my son so he can learn just how many different tasks the strippers can do in FIVE MINUTES. Thanks ! I liked and subscribed. Very nice job.

@BackyardMaine 9 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend. Much appreciated.

@retiredtom1654 3 ай бұрын

As a DIY'er I've used wire cutters for many years, the wrong way, but your video will help me use them properly in the future. Thanks!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped.. Thanks for watching.

@BC-vt2nv 2 ай бұрын

Me too!!! I started posting similar but was too embarrassed to admit it 😂😂

@Gary-ts6dh 3 ай бұрын

1:39 - This is my absolute favorite feature of this type of stripper that I have used since I got my first Ideal brand 'T-5' strippers. I love my T5s! 4:29 - I like to put the forefinger on my cutting hand over the hole and poke the wire through the hole into my finger to make the perfect hook every time! This technique conveniently bends the hook downward allowing the hook to be placed around the device screw in the correct direction for tightening.

@music100vid 3 ай бұрын

Been making electrical connections for 50 years but didn't know all this about these simple wire cutters!! Boy I feel dumb and could have saved myself a lot of time and aggravation through the years. Thanks to the internet and great, knowledgeable teachers such as you sharing your gifts, millions will enjoy their work and projects more and be able to accomplish more, leaving them more time for personal growth, higher callings and service to the world. Thank you sir!!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Awesome.. Thank you.

@BitBuhkit 3 ай бұрын

@@VEC7ORlt slow day on the troll farm?

@VEC7ORlt 3 ай бұрын

@@BitBuhkit what gave it away? Fat pouring out of the monitor?

@music100vid 3 ай бұрын

A little context might help explain my lack of knowledge about all the features. When I was in high school, I began building electronic projects and probably was given or purchased a cheep pair of wire cutters with no instructions about the features. Wire cutters back then likely did not have the extra features. I continued to purchase cheep ones a I needed (which turned out to be a false economy considering how much time I could have saved and the enjoyment missed doing DIY, hobby and home improvement work). With cheepo ones you cannot use the needle nose to bend #14 and #12 because the blades twist. At one time I worked in a small industrial setting but there, I was supplied with a deluxe stripper that gripped the wire on one end and stripped the other all in one squeeze. Because of this video I will definitely look through my strippers to check them out and reevaluate what I have and buy a good pair or learn to use the ones I have more effectively. Thanks again!

@fortyofforty5257 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Highly informative. Thanks for all the tips. I had no idea about many of them, like what those little holes in the wire stripper were for.

@sirrob9142 2 ай бұрын

Man, been using these for decades and you just schooled me. Subscribed. Thanks for the great presentation

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@user-mi4fj9rq7v 3 ай бұрын

Timely, thanks so much! I learned so much new practical information about my wire strippers today. Cheers!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure.

@samj1012 3 ай бұрын

Priceless. Thank you John.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure.. Thanks for watching!

@biketothetop 6 ай бұрын

Great clear, informative video... never knew about the loop forming holes👍

@BackyardMaine 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@FirstLastOne 3 ай бұрын

I always used the needle nose end for loops but now I am going try the loop forming holes. This old dog has no problem undoing 39 years of habits. 😉

@rickallen3267 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Learned how to use at least 3 more functions of my wire cutters. Always thought I was missing something on how to use them. Now I know . Thanks!

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@fatherguidosarduchi5204 3 ай бұрын

I learned a lot of good tips here. Thanks much. Nothing better than to learn from a pro. I always have room to learn more.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Great to hear that.. Thank you.

@Thrunabulax10 3 ай бұрын

i never knew about the J-Hook holes! will be using those a lot!

@brorjordas1979 3 ай бұрын

Yup. Best wire stripper/cutter model imo too. 👍🏻👍🏻

@richardgarno6591 2 ай бұрын

Thank you John. This was very easy to understand and helpful to a true amateur like me.

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching my friend.

@fortwoods 3 ай бұрын

I actually learned several things I didn't know about wire strippers. Thanks!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

That's awesome. Thanks for watching.

@Abenteuerlich77 3 ай бұрын

Same. I'll have to refer to this video next time I'm doing a wiring project in my house. 👍

@tonyr1963 3 ай бұрын

Hi John. Thank you for great info. I didn’t know about the screw cutter feature or the ‘pro’ tip on using the holes to put loops on wire. Cheers from across the pond 😊

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

@@tonyr1963 My pleasure Tony.. My wife just returned from a visit over there..

@Wayondon 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your presentation. Clear and to the point. From a fan in Northern Maine.

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I love getting comments from fellow Mainas..

@lanceofdance 3 ай бұрын

I'm never too old to learn! Thanks

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Me either.. Thanks for watching.

@ShinyAnvil 2 ай бұрын

Been using all these features for years but for all DIY-ers this is the most to the point short educational video. No small talk, no BS, just straight valid information. 👍

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@tedyoung9825 3 ай бұрын

Good video since allot of people have no idea about those features. Here is something else to mention about the screw cutter, only one side has the thread feature. Both ways will cut the screw but only one way will straighten the the threads.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Great point. I should have mentioned that in the video.

@Charlie-dm5ug 3 ай бұрын

I've been doing DIY electrical work on my homes and rentals for over 50 years. I sure wish i'd seen this video 50 years ago. A couple of hints you just gave would have helped a lot. I had no idea about the screw cutter. what a great tool. Thanks

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful.. Thanks for sharing.

@stevewilson5292 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed watching this - well-paced, great use of close-ups. I learned a lot in just a few minutes.

@BackyardMaine Ай бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for watching..

@karlbruns7595 Ай бұрын

Excellent Videos John! I enjoy them and have learned so much from your years of experience.

@BackyardMaine Ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm retired now so doing this helps keep me sharp and hopefully helps out lots of people as well. Thanks for watching Karl.

@mach1553 3 ай бұрын

Nice that someone makes a video on a necessary wire tool 👍

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@tomstadnyk546 3 ай бұрын

Late to the table, but found your tutorial. It was very helpful. Thank you.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@mokhan4748 2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. I have 4 different wire strippers but never knew how to use them rightly until this video.

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

That’s great. Thanks for watching

@markp.7165 3 ай бұрын

I have been doing many of these jobs for years but I still learned a couple things and by chance I just purchased a set of Ideal strippers like the ones you demoed so that was very helpful. Thanks!!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

My Pleasure.

@anthonyscott16 Ай бұрын

Excellent lesson. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@BackyardMaine Ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

@jerryumfress9030 3 ай бұрын

I use the screw c utters on just about every other job. The J hooks have saved me a bunch of time. I've been blessed by having a good close friend who is a master electrician teaching me over the years in what I needed to know to be efficient on the job. Your video is by far the best one yet, it's brief, and easy to understand

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@chuckg2016 2 ай бұрын

Great presentation all the way through. Respect!

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@wileycoyotesr8623 2 ай бұрын

Very well done. This video should loop play in all big box electrical departments. 👍👍👍

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@richardM980 2 ай бұрын

good video, straight to the point, clear and concise!

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@packersprik 3 ай бұрын

Wow. I learned more in a few minutes than ever.superb video thanks for posting.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching..

@ThatGuy-dj3qr 3 ай бұрын

Thanks John. I definitely learned a few new things frrom this video.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching.

@commentsedited 2 ай бұрын

Always wondered what the holes were for. Thanks for the info and wonderful work on the video..

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

@coryw2223 2 ай бұрын

Love it when a video like this is made by someone who actually knows what they're doing. 👍

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Thank you..

@chrissupport 2 ай бұрын

Good video. I never knew about the wire-bending holes, but will use this. Thanks.

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.. Happy to help.

@cluelessbeekeeping1322 3 ай бұрын

That was so useful! I never knew it had so many features...thanks!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@johnnysouth4982 3 ай бұрын

Had no idea about the screw cutter could have used that for years awesome tips 🤙🤙🖖👍✌️🤟

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ..

@vitale6633 2 ай бұрын

Excellent Tips. Very helpful to the home/shop handy person.

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@josephjanecka5080 2 ай бұрын

Thanks John. Very good info from a knowledgeable source

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching my friend.

@MiguelAngel-dj3mu 2 ай бұрын

i wish all videos were this clear, amazing job!

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks so much..

@MikeJones-rk1un 3 ай бұрын

If only other video's were this helpful and to the point without music and graphics. Thank you.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MikeD-ne6ie 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir! I’ve been one of the nine for almost 73 years. Long enough!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure friend.. I love helping people out.

@johnbrunzell 3 ай бұрын

Awesome and thank you! I learned about the screw cutting- never knew!!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching..

@raymond3722 4 ай бұрын

Super informative with clarity.

@BackyardMaine 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful!

@jaygrosse8365 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful and practical information, thanks for taking the time to post this.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

@1970Mrscott 4 ай бұрын

Veey thorough. I appreciate the repetition. Great educator

@BackyardMaine 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks a ton

@MaxTSanches 3 ай бұрын

Great video on the tool. :) The only thing that I do is run a piece of electrial tape around the plug to prevent any of the bare wires hitting the contacts on the side.

@GaryRayBetz 3 ай бұрын

Well done! Thank-you.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

@saintkenny9296 3 ай бұрын

I liked the J-Hook. I never thought of that. Amazing how many tools we have that we use on a daily bases that have hidden secrets many of us just don't know, or thought of. thank you for the video.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

You bet.. Thanks for watching.

@rshoe1023 3 ай бұрын

Heck I've worked with journeyman electricians that didn't know about the little hole for solid wire that will bend the loops for hooking up switches and receptacles.

@RuvianCSPlays 3 ай бұрын

I always wondered about those screw cutting holes, just figured they were another option for bending your hook lol. Also most of those types of wire strippers too flimsy to use the needle nose function of it so I always carry needle nose pliers along with them.

@stever3886 3 ай бұрын

Sir I appreciate your review of this tool and pro-techniques used. It is amazing what experience can be passed on in only 5 minutes!!! I NEVER knew that you can cut screws with this…..and the small notes about stranded and solid wires on the tool. And bending the hook….WOW that is a game changer, I was putting the tool down and using needle nose pliers…..beginner mistakes.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

So glad that you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching.

@jonathanjudeoneildelisle481 Ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

@BackyardMaine Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@markw9281 3 ай бұрын

That was fantastic. I learned a lot from this vid. Great Job !

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

@ottostasi197 2 ай бұрын

very good never knew about all the features , great video . Gonna look at more of your videos to get more tips like this .

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.. I'm working on a new one now covering self testing GFCI receptacles. Should be out in a few days.

@allenellisdewitt 3 ай бұрын

Needed help with the screw cutter, thank you!

@n40tom 3 ай бұрын

Thank you I've been doing my own electric work for over 60 years and the only tip that I needed from you and it was kind of important I did not know that was the tip number one thank you

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Excellent!

@meseahunt 3 ай бұрын

50 something years and I have never had to cut a screw??? always wondered why those holes were even there??? good video thanks 🤠

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

I did a lot of industrial work and the screw cutters came in handy.

@gregdavis19 3 ай бұрын

Thanks John! I learned something new.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching Greg.

@mgomez5606 3 ай бұрын

John, thank you for teaching a dummy on proper use of these pliers. I may invest in one to make switch replacements much easier since you showed us how to make and properly install the hooks.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure.. But I'm sure you're far from being a dummy. lol

@erickim2025 3 ай бұрын

Thanks John. I learned some new today🎉😊

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for watching.

@joebullwinkle5099 3 ай бұрын

I do my own electrical work at home and am always looking for wonderful pro tips like this presentation. Thank you, I learnt a lot about this tool that I also have, however never found any material on using it too it's fullest potential.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks

@garys8754 3 ай бұрын

Very informative. Been doing it wrong for years. Thanks.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad to help.. Thanks for watching.

@Billo1281 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the educational video! Learned something new!

@BackyardMaine Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching.

@christianalvarado4430 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video Boss! Greatly appreciate it 🙋

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.. Glad you enjoyed it my friend.

@garyowen9044 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! This was very helpful.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@mapiador 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video, I learned a lot, I was making the mistake of clamping down on the wire and going up and down, instead of using your thumb, Thank you!!

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for watching

@RB-hj7qc 3 ай бұрын

After watching this video I won't be struggling to make the correct sized loop anymore. Thanks!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

@jasonstarr6419 3 ай бұрын

Ok, New sub here. I'm not an electrician, although I received training from two different journeymen, years and years ago. I've been doing electrical off and on for five decades now, and honestly, most of the tips you shared were news to me. Thanks for sharing. I came away smarter and more knowledgeable for your sharing!!

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Good luck.

@brianmcmurray1706 3 ай бұрын

Great, informative video - well done!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

@TheEclecticHandyman 3 ай бұрын

3:15 another great use for the needle nose functionality is to break the brass tab off electrical outlets to isolate terminals when needed. Great video!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thank you..

@chriscash8381 Ай бұрын

I’ve been a ticketed electrician for 15 years, when I started the journeyman I worked with gave me the same Ideal strippers. He said they were the best ones he has ever used. I still use them today.

@kevinrtres Ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Very, very informative!

@BackyardMaine Ай бұрын

My pleasure.. Thanks for watching.

@homesteadedman4784 10 ай бұрын

Southern Maine also, love your channel!

@BackyardMaine 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Where are you from? I'm just ten miles outside of Portland.

@kevinkohler2750 3 ай бұрын

Useful tips! Thank you!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@LeslieWood-qb8do 3 ай бұрын

You are a very good teacher 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated.

@igon5176 3 ай бұрын

I was an industrial electrician for 42 years and your tips are spot on. Hopefully some young guns in the field get to see this.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

I was also an industrial electrician for most of my career. 30 year electrician and 10 year electrical engineer. Im retired now. Thanks for your comment.

@quinnabrams8875 Ай бұрын

this blew my mind. thank you

@BackyardMaine Ай бұрын

My pleasure.. Thanks for watching.

@hhazelton4391 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, from a fellow USAF vet. I learned something new!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure and thanks for your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@gobbletegook 3 ай бұрын

Well done video. And very informative.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful.

@dogwoodservicesinc.2972 3 ай бұрын

Best video I’ve seen on the subject! I’m an advanced amateur by the way.

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Much appreciated..

@richardstewart6900 3 ай бұрын

... heads to the DIY toolkit to see if my various wirestrippers have that screw cutting feature. Not something I've needed to do yet but you never know! 🙂

@customwoodshiftknobs9322 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, didn't know about the screw cutter!

@BackyardMaine 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@guymross 2 ай бұрын

Excellent and concise thank you

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

@davidjon13 3 ай бұрын

Thanks John for a super valuable video. So appreciative of a straight forward video; no stupid graphics or loud music interfering with the message. So much great info in just five minutes! Now I’m thinking my dimmer switch off the kitchen may have had some strands cut during stripping resulting in too much light flickering the past many months. When I tap on the dimmer part, the light flickers. Finally, it stays put for a while on high until the next flickering. I’m going to have to take it apart and take a look and see if that’s the problem. Otherwise, it must be the switch, right? I may just go back to a regular on off switch for that light as the flickering is way too annoying.

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! It does sound like a connection issue.