Adam Savage's Favorite Tools: Automatic Wire Strippers

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Here's another tool everyone needs in their shop: an automatic wire stripper. Unlike the manual wire strippers we've all used, these remove the outer plastic layer effortlessly without having to pull the wire from both sides. They were a game changer when first released, and are now more affordable than ever!
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@tested 4 жыл бұрын

Here are the wire strippers Adam is talking about: amzn.to/37Axegi Disclaimer: Tested may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through the links here.

@MuhammadDaudkhanTV100 4 жыл бұрын

Great

@hulkgqnissanpatrol6121 4 жыл бұрын

Don't twist! Come on man your close with NASA! 😉

@MarcusWolschon 4 жыл бұрын

These look like clones of the Knipex Multistrip 10. In direct comparison the original Knipex is performing better for very thin wires (e.g. wirewrap stuff). Here is a comparison: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b6p3pMyipprYiqM.html

@im.a.nickel 4 жыл бұрын

Any recommendations for really nice ones? I mostly mod my video game consoles and deal with small cables.

@KiwAussie 4 жыл бұрын

Adam Savage’s Tested what brand are the nicer strippers?

@DroggeIbecher 4 жыл бұрын

i remember my dad having automatic wire strippers and even though they broke, he never threw them away. no idea why. well i am 25 now and found some on a flea market to replace his. my father is not a person that throws his emotions out into the wild, but i knew he was glad to get those :D

@dergroebiertrinkendebar562 4 жыл бұрын

My uncle gifted me an inexpensive version of these and even those are such a joy to use. Underrated tool right there.

@Nyle95 11 ай бұрын

That's not how you use manual wire strippers. You only make a single cut the the correct gauage stripper then you use the teeth at the end to pull the insulation off.

@sentry4944 4 жыл бұрын

Now trending on Amazon: Automatic wire strippers.

@Pau_Pau9 4 жыл бұрын

K-mart announcement for 21st Century

@thejonathandoan 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a set of automatic wire strippers. Love them SO MUCH. Also like the idea of having a cheap version, seeing as how I don’t need a professional-level unit, but also it’s so nice to see that the one you spent all the dough on is still being used today!! Thanks, Adam!

@Garethegareth 4 жыл бұрын

Cool! I remember using these auto stripper's in school 20+ years ago....I don't strip wire very often, but when I do it's usually quite a messy affair with the standard tool....and I always find myself thinking back to this wonderful invention.... definitely going on the shopping list next time I visit the hardware store... thanks Adam 👍

@HadukemNukem 4 жыл бұрын

It is really great. Bought my first one 96 when working with audio/video fabrication and installation. The time savings and consistency it has makes it worth every penny.

@snaplash 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've been stripping wires with the notch type ones and random blades for over 50 years. I knew the auto strippers existed, but never used one. After watching this, I bought one by Klein Tools, (side entry) and it's amazing. No clipping strands, no failed strips because I picked the wrong notch. I have one that uses individual cutting dies for different wire sizes, but it's a pain because you still have to choose the right notch, and even change the cutters if your size isn't in the one that's installed.

@wassholm 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! I saw these during a random hardware store visit about 7 years ago, and immediately knew that I needed them. They were about $75, so i couldn't buy them straight away, but a few months later I did, and they've been my absolute favorite tool ever since!

@brianfitzgerald6142 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video, Adam! I bought mine about 40 yrs ago and have since worn them out. They were made by Paladin and have been discontinued. Expensive but best strippers ever. Totally worth it.

@deanaoxo 4 жыл бұрын

I had a pair forever, and they are so old, i can't tell what brand they are. They were made to be repaired, but a component broke(part of the blade structure). They were the absolute best. I bought a pair of Kleins, and they are good, but they are nothing like the old ones which took any gauge, and stripped it perfectly, every single time. Thanks for this, i've never seen the form factor you are using, but an extra pair will be handy. The Kleins you have to put into the right slot, the old ones had no slot, they took any size, and just stripped the wire. Amazing.

@TheDoveking 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a maker or even 1/4 or a decent handyman, but I had to strip a wire once, I mentioned it to a friend who works with a sparky (uk for electrician) and he told me about the tool you're using, he had one in his van and showed it to me, and let me borrow it. I was blown away by the tool, the ease of use and how it can make a tricky job effortless (if you only have a Stanley blade and pliers >_

@DaOneAndOnlyKDubb 2 жыл бұрын

I remember being a young tool geek and working in the garage with my dad while working on his race car. And the day he started wiring it up and let me help strip wires was EPIC! Reason being he, being an electrician with the Dept. of Water and Power in L.A., he had acquired a set of automatic wire strippers that were plier based. I LOVED that tool then and to this day!

@dukeeod1650 4 жыл бұрын

I have has a set of Stripax- Professional since 99 and will definitely add the new set to my toolbox. thanks for sharing

@Warshipmodelsunderway 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, back in the good old days I worked as an auto mechanic, and one of my specialties was dash work. Those strippers were a huge purchase for me (especially because I bought them off the Snap-On truck LOL), but worth every cent. When you are on your back and reaching up into a nest of wires, anything that makes the job easier is fantastic. Still have them too!

@EweChewBrrr01 4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% My friend told me about them as he used them for work. He explained how to use them and how it strips the wire but I couldn't wrap my head around it so he showed me. I was amazed as it can strip a variety of wire gauges. As an added bonus he gave me his old set as he just bought a new set for work. I will never go back to using the old style ever again.

@Koenzie83 4 жыл бұрын

I really love my Jokari Super 4Plus, my favorite automatic wire strippers, professional but not to expensive. And I love the design of those, nice and ergonomic.

@Wynner3 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam! I wish I knew about these sooner. From time to time I replace old card readers at work and could have used something like this instead of my wire stripping multi-tool. I kept stripping copper because I misjudged the gauge.

@morganbrittingham7218 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Adam! This makes me wish you would post a video with your recommendations for a Maker’s Starter Toolkit; essential tools that should be in anyone’s starter set. That would be most helpful for us novices.

@JD2jr. 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! these niche tools are great, but when your most expensive tool is a $10 one from harbor freight, I could use some basics first ...

@tay13666 4 жыл бұрын

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@JD2jr. 4 жыл бұрын

@@tay13666 relevant, but not quite the same.

@johnrivers69 2 жыл бұрын

thing is, it really depends on WHAT you're trying to make and what materials you're using

@SteveH-TN Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you sharing you thoughts and experiences. I just ordered the Knoweasy from Amazon. I started my electrical/ electronics journey in 1964 this will be yet another wire stripper in my toolbox.

@halsoy 4 жыл бұрын

I used one similar to the expensive one when I did automation work. It also had built in crimping and crimps for when you were doing hundreds of cross connections. Amazing tools.

@othertonywi1son 4 жыл бұрын

I use a pair of Klein Tools Automatic Wire Strippers (model 11063-W) and they have been a game changer for all my wiring needs.

@d.mushroomhunter3528 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam huge fan 😁😂😎!!as much as I love automatic wire strippers, the most expensive and still my favorite unitasker tool I've ever bought was The original Ty-Rap automatic zip tie gun I think I paid $150 for the first one I bought back in 1991 when I first started working at an electrical control panel shop.! Same kind of one handed control over what you're doing!! It tightened the zip tie (TY-RAP).. and cut it off at whatever tension you choose!!

@andrewmcbride88 4 жыл бұрын

found the IRWIN brand a few years ago when doing a lot of electrical work on the house and wiring a car stereo. Best tool ever. Saves so much headache in tight spots.

@csn583 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth getting a pair with adjustable tension if you work with tiny wire! These and my automagic zip tie tightener-and-flush-cutter are some of my favorite time-savers! Careful biting into solid-core wire. A nicked solid wire will eventually break if it sees any movement.

@TheSynthnut 4 жыл бұрын

Had one from RS Components about 30 years ago and they got wet corroding the cutter assembly. Were never the same again! I gave up with them and swore by the Ideal StripMaster type and never went back. I feel I owe them another try, now they are affordable!

@DamianJeurissen 4 жыл бұрын

We have 3 or so of the old ones at work. I love working with them its insane how easy it makes your life

@Sfudgie1985 4 жыл бұрын

Adam. I love you. I saw you use this tool on the portable battery charger video and I set out to find it and buy one. I decided to start my search with a google search and THIS VIDEO was literally the first thing to show up in the results. Why did I not think that would would have made a video about such a useful tool? Thank you so much for the link in the replies too! You're the best!

@joost199207 4 жыл бұрын

I was amazed when i discovered these. Such a convience improvement. Also you don't have to adjust them as precisely as the one with a turning knob (the third kind of strippers).

@PhysicsDude55 4 жыл бұрын

The kind with the knob (I call them "Euro-style") are really good for small wire though. For consistently stripping 24 or 26 gauge wire, there is no better tool, in my opinion.

@bibihassberg1570 4 жыл бұрын

@@PhysicsDude55 exactly! Best for the real tiny stuff!

@AndrewBrowner 4 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.ca/Klein-Tools-11063-Katapult-Stripper/dp/B00BC39YFQ/ref=asc_df_B00BC39YFQ/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292914019569&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9940355808255377009&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000053&hvtargid=pla-435049183348&th=1&psc=1 this style is an option too, good for compact areas sometime frustrating to get the wire lined up properly though

@Anonymous-ev4lg 4 жыл бұрын

lol one of those automatic ones was literally my first wire stripper and I still use it, nice to see it getting some love lol

@lonewulf0328 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you posted this. I literally asked in a previous video what kind of strippers those are because they work SO MUCH BETTER than the ones I own.

@tookitogo 4 жыл бұрын

Mitoni Look for Weidmüller or Jokari. I’ve used both and they both work great.

@David.Lopezz 4 жыл бұрын

just bought an IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper for a project and can confirm that those are de best $23 bucks I have expended, the time and frustration it saves you is priceless!!

@aitchpea6011 4 жыл бұрын

My favourite automatic strippers are the aerospace style ones made by ideal which cost around £100 back in the 90s. Had to have them as they were the only strippers allowed by the aerospace company I was working for at the time. Other places I've worked only allowed the manual strippers first shown by Adam.

@AccountN0name 4 жыл бұрын

I love the short videos on your favorite tools! Keep em coming!

@sstorholm 4 жыл бұрын

My personal top 3 wire-strippers that I use are as follows; Knipex side-cutters with integrated strippers for 1,5mm2 and 2,5mm2, extremely useful if you’re doing electrical work, as you don’t have to switch tools when snipping conductors and then stripping them. Then the Knipex version of the tool Adam just demonstrated, mine are ancient and still work perfectly to this day. They are also the only tool I know of that will strip ribbon cables, and are in my opinion the only automatic wire stripper to bother with, the rest are junk. And finally, the Ideal “common” wire stripper, like the one Adam showed at the start of the video. Excellent tool, very good blades, and rarely if ever nicks the wire when stripping.

@karlmikko 4 жыл бұрын

The Irwin strippers are awesome also, they have some crimp tools on the handle also. The feature I love the most about these is they can strip the outer sheath off multi core wire super easy then strip multiple core wires at once. Very quick if you are doing home electrical work.

@WarhadLPandstuff 4 жыл бұрын

As a skilled and trained Electrician and Engineer, that worked on machines and installations and such, these are your bread and butter. I've been trained on them, I had never used something else... My Dad, also a trained Electrician still owns these "Old style strippers", and some years ago, I set him up with a new set of tools, all Insulated, state of the Art, and he loves it! We've been intalling a new kitchen last year, and yes... it is SO MUCH easier for him!

@scottmantooth8785 4 жыл бұрын

*really fond of well made thoughtfully designed tools that actually WORK and do their jobs well*

@zoffinger 4 жыл бұрын

You need an anti-fingernail smashing device next!

@davidgomez5116 Жыл бұрын

Savage bro savage

@BloodoperaBlackvomit 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a maker. I STILL click faster then the speed of light on these vids with Adam. Greetings from The Netherlands.

@CitizenSnips69 4 жыл бұрын

Oh you’re a maker, you just haven’t made yet

@ahandsomefridge 4 жыл бұрын

Watching makers make stuff is like watching Bob Ross paint. It's therapeutic, whether you do it yourself or not.

@knutzzl 4 жыл бұрын

De groette terug

@joshuajespersen3336 4 жыл бұрын

I use that tool every day at work, it is amazing!

@awsomevidguy1 4 жыл бұрын

I love buying tools and utilizing them! Love this bit

@vinceduenni 4 жыл бұрын

I recently got an automatic wire stripper from stanley. Ran me about 17€ and they work on pretty much any wire size. Super tool to cut, strip and crimp. They're even good at cutting bicycle bowden cable

@danielholtzman2582 3 жыл бұрын

Holy hell, I worked in IT for quite a while and not once did I see or hear about these. Incredible.

@TheIdeanator 4 жыл бұрын

My high school physics teacher introduced me to these and I promptly went out and bought a pair for $20 11 years ago. One of the best tools you can buy for so cheap.

@lokecarlsson6733 4 жыл бұрын

I used to work with electric stuff before, this tool was the primary thing in my tool bag. Could not work without one!

@lemagreengreen 4 жыл бұрын

I think I had the same reaction the first time someone showed me automatic wire strippers, they are excellent.

@tschaderdstrom2145 4 жыл бұрын

My father had a pair of these when I was young. Probably still has them. They were a bit different, though. You'd put the wire in sideways, not straight on, and the head of it was split into two parts. Just before the cutting blade lowered, a flat piece lowered, held the wire, then the blade would come down, cut into the vinyl, and then the head of the unit would split apart, and pull the coating off.

@MrMason-sc1yc 4 жыл бұрын

Automatic wire strippers are DOPE. I got a pair of Irwin strippers for $30 on Amazon, and use them every day, dozens to hundreds of times a day. Literally. I build firetrucks for a living.

@Kowalski301 4 жыл бұрын

I love this tool! And I have the expensive version (Weidmüller) where you can adjust the tension of the cutting knife, so it can strip both single and multicore wires from 5-6 AWG all the way down to 32 AWG without pulling any strands or other problems.

@GavinMelville 4 жыл бұрын

I also have Weidmuller strippers. One of the advantages you don't notice until you have been using them all day is the shock absorber - that sudden "clack" really affects your hands, and the little buffer that absorbs that is worth it's weight in gold. They really are worth the money.

@samplant92 4 жыл бұрын

When I moved into my first home, my father in law was helping me with DIY. He has a reputation of being, let's say, awkward. I really needed some wire cutters among the thousands of other jobs going on at that moment. He went away to buy some and came back with this pair of wire cutters. I took one look at them and had no idea what he had brought, tossed them aside, and continued whittling away with a knife I had to hand. Some months later, when the stress of living in a building site had passed, I was in need of some wire cutters again. I picked these back up and with a now clear mind figured out how they worked, and my mind was blown! They are so good! I called him up to tell him how amazing they were and now every Christmas I get a random tool but nothing has come close to these wire cutters!!! 😂

@jackmalvern5704 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam, what an awesome tool. it will be an huge time saver for me.

@elektrikeren5049 4 жыл бұрын

Had mine for 20 years + and use it everyday. I’m a electrician. If you are in the Trade, Buy the weidmÜller model. Yes it is expensive, But it Will serve you for a liftime. With love from Denmark!❤️🇩🇰

@_TheDudeAbides_ 4 жыл бұрын

I saw some different types when I googled, some described one as having no cutting blade. Is this true for the one you use also? So it kind of just pulls the plastic off?

@HCheatNcool 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen these before but only ever in videos. I have worked with and around a lot of electricians doing both commercial and residential work and a lot of mechanics and they all still use regular wire strippers.

@fnordpojk 4 жыл бұрын

I can also highly recommend the Jokari Super Stripper Secura No.15. It complements the automatic one very well, and isn't horrible to use like the first stripper shown in the video.

@MrAluntus 5 ай бұрын

Adam, you rock. Thank you for this tip!!!

@HairyBottom 4 жыл бұрын

I was using an automatic wire stripper in the mid 90’s when I was professionally installing car audio and car alarms. It was expensive, but worth the price.

@LordPadriac 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely thought these were just kind of one of those self indulgent look how good I'm doing type of toys that electricians got to show off how many side jobs that they were pulling in. I didn't have problems using the manual kind that Adam showed at the beginning for the longest time. Of course all I did was running circuits in my house as rooms were renovated and such. Then I started building guitar pedals and rewiring guitars. Lots of 22 gauge wire in tight spaces and you really do not want to be putting enough force to strip the wire with the manual kind. So I broke down and bought a fifty dollar automatic wire stripper that will strip the 22 and 24 gauge wire I use regularly. After rewiring a strat using the new strippers I immediately bought another pair to use for house wiring so I could keep the electronics one in good shape. I would absolutely recommend to anyone doing wiring in their own home, in electronics or in some other hobby situation - just get a pair. I would not have said so before but having had them now I can tell you they are necessary.

@f123raptor 3 жыл бұрын

Capri Tools model 20010 are a nice bit of kit for wire. But I’m esp. fond of Knipex wire strippers. Expensive. But they’re made in Germany and the quality of construction and design is immediately evident. Saved me massive amounts of time.

@333pet 4 жыл бұрын

I am an electrical engineer. I use the more expensive ones at work everyday. They work great.

@RandyPaints 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam! I've said this in comments on previous videos and at the risk of being irritating i'm going to say it again. You need to get yourself an AMP VS-3 tool for splicing wire between 19 and 26 gauge. I know they're expensive but once you've tried it you'll never go back. No stripping, no soldering, and no heat shrink required. I do love my automatic wire strippers for anything over 19 gauge though :)

@torandrebreivikas834 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Norway! Keep the "tool tips" coming! You should have a top 10 (or 20 for that sake) tools that we MUST have! ;)

@drdeadlypsycho4960 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, This is key information for anybody who is constantly stripping wires.

@bebakerus 4 жыл бұрын

Love the tool videos. Very nice job. More please.

@pat_makes_stuff 3 жыл бұрын

please get all of the favourite tool videos into one playlist! :)

@sonyvegasfxvideos 4 жыл бұрын

As an elec-chicken, I have worn out 3 of the Knipex automatics. They really are worth the extra money, Knipex is streets ahead. Forget those bulky American wire strippers, the Knipex is where its at. Bonus: For anyone doing DIY electrical, (hopefully for small hobby projects and not something that needs to be up to code) check out Wago 221 splicing connectors. Forget about the lugs and crimps, you fire hazards 🔥

@thombaz 4 жыл бұрын

I have a German one since years, one of my fav tools.

@anitaswart. 4 жыл бұрын

Please tell us the name of the German one ;)

@tookitogo 4 жыл бұрын

Anita Swart Jokari or Weidmüller, most likely. Jokari makes all price points (I made the mistake of buying the cheapest version without a depth stop or cut depth fine-tuning, for wire with unusually thick or thin insulation), all of which perform very well, they differ only in features. Weidmüller is what Adam has, they don’t do low end, but if you get one you will not regret it at all. I plan on getting one myself, after getting spoiled with one at work. :p

@thombaz 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have a Weidmüller.

@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt 4 жыл бұрын

An additional reason for these is with stranded wire. Legacy methods oftern result in broken strands. Fewer strands yields lower gauge conductor which, when carrying the rated current results in increased heat. In the worst case, this can result in a fire! I keep an AWS from Irwin in my every day tool vest. However, I really like the front feed units featured in this video.

@michaelwuchitech7598 4 жыл бұрын

My Father was an old school electrician, he used a knife. I was taught to do it that way - - - I have has an automatic stripper for several years

@tedfort1698 4 жыл бұрын

I like the side-loading models, as they allow you to strip the insulation from the middle of wire so you can splice another wire onto it.

@tookitogo 4 жыл бұрын

Ted Fort To me, they complement each other. I prefer this kind for most things, but yeah, for mid-stripping, as well as for any kind of twin or minor ribbon cable, the side loading kind is needed.

@plumbraider2265 2 жыл бұрын

Love those for in the shop. Bit as tradie they’re another thing to carry. Usually I use my pliers to strip, unless I need to do a lot.

@flashgordon6238 3 жыл бұрын

I got spoiled on Aircraft style wire strippers. They have removable cutter blades for various sized gauge wires. One side has a jaw that lowers and holds the wire. As you squeeze the stripper, the tool jaws spread open and the cutters push the cut insulation off the wire. They also have jaws that do not nick the wire strands plus a depth guide.

@xQuickStyle 4 жыл бұрын

The one I have has a little thing on top, that lets you change the pressure on the wire. So you can use it for small cables and big ones

@ethan073 4 жыл бұрын

I recently got a pair of these and they are amazing

@Vintagetractorrepair 4 жыл бұрын

Wire Cutter and Stripper, for 8-20 AWG Solid and 10-22 AWG Stranded Electrical Wire Klein Tools 11063W is my favorite

@cloons411 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best things to have in a kit for electrical. I prefer the Klein 11063W

@TheBlackGreatWhite83 2 жыл бұрын

I've got some and I absolutely love em

@totoelpro123 4 жыл бұрын

I have a crappy one, but is such a joy to use, i did the whole wiring in my apartament in a day with that bad boi.

@SteveStanger 4 жыл бұрын

I've got to check those out! I love my Irwin Tools vise-grip Wire Stripper and Cutter

@boconnor8803 4 жыл бұрын

I use the IRWIN'S also, but the one he showed look a little quicker.

@SteveStanger 4 жыл бұрын

@@boconnor8803 Definitely!

@alexanderthef8 Жыл бұрын

I have to use these wire strippers all day at work and some crimpers for ferrules on each wire too! I can't wait until a crimper and stripper tool is combined into one lol

@corbywillis3650 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you adam I got a pair automatic wire strippers.

@Capt.Marco-Hawk-L.L.A.P 4 жыл бұрын

i use mostly a pair of CK automatic wire strippers had them for many years but they do need space to use them. I also have a standard wire stripper good quality ones adjust them with a little brass wheel..

@donovanluna3945 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic vid Adam! Gotta get myself some!!

@WilkinsonGarrett 4 жыл бұрын

The Irwin Vise-Grip style automatic strippers work amazing too! But, they can't get very close to a project, as you need to feed it from the side. You need to have a lead at least 2 inches to get a good hold on the wire. I also like that the Irwin doesn't use blades, more of a grip and pull motion, so there is no danger of cutting through the wire. Regardless, I keep one of every style in my toolbox, because every tool has a purpose!

@danielstickney2400 3 жыл бұрын

Your mileage may vary. I had a pair of Irwin style that I ended up tossing because they consistently failed to grip the wire. If you do go for the irwin style make sure they're not a copy and test them in the store.

@HuntersOA 4 жыл бұрын

Adam should also feature the automatic zip lock machine // automatic zip tie gun :D There are numerous models. At work we use a bunch of different versions and they are a game changer if you have to zip tie a bunch of stuff :)

@DerRindenmulchficker 3 жыл бұрын

I knew there would be a favorite tools about those!

@snajperSLO 4 жыл бұрын

You can't have to many :) The Weidmüller Stripax are indestructable... and worth every penny! You can't go wrong with the cheapies if you are not using them professionally or daily.

@muchosa1 4 жыл бұрын

I have a wire stripper from the 60's that sideways instead of from the front. Wonderful tool.

@Goguleroma 4 жыл бұрын

I made a electric fixture for mine that allows me do operate them hands free using an electromagnet and a foot switch for when i need to do stuff at my workbench, totally game changer.

@steveneff7334 4 жыл бұрын

Really Glad you made this VID!!!

@ThomasAherne 4 жыл бұрын

As a left handed spark these were a lifesaver. All the other wire stripper tools were right handed.

@TechTimS 4 жыл бұрын

used to do a TON of automotive wire repairs, automatic wire strippers were a live saver!

@talexander7217 4 жыл бұрын

I make custom wiring harnesses for a living. I strip hundreds of wire ends a day. These are absolutely essential to what I do.

@ServantofChrist81 3 жыл бұрын

What brand of tool do you use ?

@talexander7217 3 жыл бұрын

@@ServantofChrist81 I use all sorts of brands, but my most used strippers are Klein.

@ServantofChrist81 3 жыл бұрын

@@talexander7217 glad you said that. I just bought some Klein’s 😂

@Bosstaudio 4 жыл бұрын

I found out about greenlee tools about a year ago, saw them at menards and they looked pretty nice so I got a screwdriver set and absolutely loved then. They were comfortable and durable. Though they can get a bit expensive. And the wire stripper he has goes for about $70 now lol.

@JCglitchmaster 4 жыл бұрын

I have used these types way back in primary school about 14 years ago or so and I always had an issue where they would take the whole metal and sheath with it if you didn't squeeze with low enough pressure. Maybe they were very early ones with teething issues though

@bingobanana7848 4 жыл бұрын

I’d just like to say I’m am and was a big fan of mythbusters wish it came back but anyway. I’m a trainee electrician and i never new about these but thanks Adam a new toy for my toolbox :)

@EpsilonRosePersonal 4 жыл бұрын

It's interesting how differently a single product can be designed. A few years back I picked up a pair of automatic wire strippers because I was setting up a home theater system and didn't want to strip a bunch of speaker wires with the normal kind. I ended up getting two pairs, because one proved less than satisfactory, but both of them had the wire going parallel to the handles, rather than into a jaw. I wonder if that changes how they function at all. I suspect not, but it might be interesting to compare the two styles.

@treborrrrr 4 жыл бұрын

I got a nice set of these from my father some 20+ years ago, still going strong. Could probably use a new set of blades but they're so expensive I've been too cheap to buy them heh. Weidmüller is the brand IIRC.

@hw2508 Жыл бұрын

Weidmüller makes some of the best automatic cable stripers.

@jerryjohnsonii4181 4 жыл бұрын

They are an awesome tool. I have two of them. One in my tool chest at home an one in my tool bag for jobs.

@nickbiss39 4 жыл бұрын

It thrills me how much more accessible advanced tools are these days. C.K. tools created an interesting design of compound automatic strippers which they licensed out to Stanley, Irwin, Magnusson, Hakko, Klein etc. and they're about £15 ($20) here in the UK.