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Wire strippers need to be ergonomic and comfortable, with precise cutting jaws, and strong, durable construction.
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if youre planning on soldering, or youreusing wire nuts).
It also includes five holes for shearing screws, which adds a little extra utility.
Its useful when working on electrical wiring where machine screws are used inoutletsandjunction boxes.
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It also strips very fine wires, down to 30 AWG, which our best self-adjusting pick cant.
That also means its pretty light and less fatiguing to hold and use for long periods of time though.
With a spring-loaded grip, this wire stripper is easy to handle with just one hand.
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It also has a wire cutter, although it doesnt include a crimper.
Common wire gauges youll run into around your home range from 10 to 18 AWG.
Spring-loaded handles also make wire strippers a lot easier to use, especially one-handed.
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Handle design can also play a role in ergonomics and comfort.
It does take some getting used to, though.
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I love how fast and easy the Klein Tools Katapult wire strippers separate the jacket with only one hand.The Spruce
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I have a number of inexpensive wire strippers that came free with connector assortments, but I prefer the compound action Klein Tools Katapult.The Spruce
These wire strippers can accommodate six common wire gauges, with markings for solid and stranded wire.The Spruce
These compound action jaws grip the wire, cut the jacket, then strip the jacket from the wire in one smooth motion.The Spruce
I prefer comfortable, spring-loaded handles like these for easy, one-handed use.The Spruce
The central hole found on the Klein Tools Katapult cuts wires cleanly so they’re ready to strip.The Spruce
