Troy
Man am I glad I got this guy. I've been using the standard wire strippers with the specifically sized, sharpened holes (you know the type) for years and years and have always just thought they were a big pain. Even ones from good brands had a nasty habit of cutting into fine stranded wires so I would have to either use a bigger slot or the correct size slot, but not closed all the way to score around the insulation and then tear it the rest of the way off. What a pain.
This one is 100 times easier. As long as you stay within its capacity it has absolutely no problem stripping fine stranded or solid core wire. And there's not really any adjustments or care needed with regard to gauge, as long as you are under a certain size. There is a tension knob that I think is supposed to fine tune it to certain gauges, but I never bother. It's not intuitive at all as to what it even does. Anything below 10 awg strips easily (except for some multi-conductor wires) and 10 is alright too sometimes, though the thicker the wire the harder it is to get a specific amount of insulation off.
There's also the little depth stop thing that really helps keep the amount of insulation removed over a number of wires the same, which is super nice. It itself is kind of a pain to adjust though. The locking screw for it seems really inconsistent as to how much you need to loosen before it'll move.
Overall though, for pretty much any wire smaller than 10awg (and occasionally 10awg) and single conductor (and sometimes multiple), this is a completely brilliant stripper and you totally need one.
| Brand | Klein Tools |
|---|---|
| Material | Blend |
| Color | Blue/Black |
| Product Dimensions | 8.25"L x 4"W |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Item Weight | 12.6 Ounces |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00092644420023 |
| Manufacturer | Klein Tools |
| UPC | 092644420023 |
| Part Number | 11061 |
| Item Weight | 12.6 ounces |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Item model number | 11061 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | one size |
| Style | Cutter |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Thickness | 1 Inches |
| Power Source | dc |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Handles | 2 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Special Features | Adjustable Stopper; Wire Cutter in Handle |
| Usage | Professional |
| Included Components | Tools & Accessories |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
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M. Justin Green