I had an Irwin brand like this that even on the highest tension sometimes the wire casing would cause it to slip and not strip. Mostly on old light fixtures while replacing the ballast.
Yea but you ain’t buying a used Klein tool under $20. Unless you work for Klein or you are in the Klein family tree…. Ok the latter was an uneducated guess. I will say this; you get what you pay for!!!
Saw your video and immediately bought. It arrived, and it feels like a dream come true. I produce video cables for Apple-1 replicas and it was a pain in the you-know-where to strip the wires. It. Took. Ages. Now with that thing - piece of cake. Thanks so much for this video!
i am installing a lightbar and undercarriage lamp on my truck.went to home depot to buy some crimpers.they had 2pack deal with the crimper& that wire stripper.wasnt sure how to use them but after watching your vid..life is very good.even redid my brothers truck also.thank you so much🤩🤩👍👍😍😍
Watched your video yesterday and was impressed . Went down and got one . Played with last night and it was so easy . Great tool when you get my age . I'm 72 and don't see like i use to .Thanks for the video .
I’ve had this for a few years and it’s awesome. I never use my other wire strippers anymore cuz this is so good. I don’t use it a daily, I’m not an electrician, but I’ve used it a few hundred times and it’s been flawless. I usually don’t use the limiter, I keep it down and out of the way too.
These type self-adjusting wire strippers are the most versatile out there but as with any versatile tool it has quite a few drawbacks. Doesnt do well on every kind of insulation cause jaws arent exactly sharp, the jaws pull the insulation apart instead of actually cutting it but as long as you use it on PVC or silicon it works fine. Works pretty well on data (cat) cables as well. I keep a pair of these style strippers in my bag just for stripping double insulated (small) round and flat cables. Like you say, there's not a faster stripper out there when it comes to that. The most fun part about these strippers is stripping cables with 2 conductors at one swoop. Stripping two wires in one motion just feels nice.
Agreed, handy with limitations especially in confined spaces. I was trying to do some dash work with them and it wasn’t happening. I have the Irwin’s from about 5 years ago, they have to be made in the same factory to this Klein.
@@jris True in confined spaces these are just terrible. My number one task for them is stripping 2 conductor silicone cable we use for installing recessed lights in ceilings. Thats 99% of what i use them for. I dont think the Irwin version comes out of the same factory as Klein tho. There's a few who make them and Irwin and Stanley Fatmax for example are identical. They are made in Taiwan. I have the Stanley Fatmax version myself. Then you have a few others who are made in China, which far as i know is where the Klein version is made.
Anyone used them on 3 conductor wire? I have about a gross-squared wires to strip (twice that actually, but the other half I must do individually) and only having to clamp down a hundred and forty-four times would be great.
I love these, had them for 3 years now. I've used it for 10awg stranded THHN, just have to push down on the top slightly when doing so. The best situation i've used them for is while on a ladder doing lighting. There is no motion from your arm trying to strip a wire with standard strippers. Can knock them all out in a few seconds. I keep a pair at home and a pair at work.
I've had the "Stanley " ones (I believe they're made in China) for 3 years now and I don't know how to do electrical/electronics work without it. It is really that easy and fast.
I wired up a boat all of yesterday using a pair almost identical to these (other brand) and I can attest that they work wonderfully! They are just as good with the smallest sensor wire as they are with 6 mm^2 wire, all without any adjustments.
I think there's a chinese factory making millions of these - mechanisms seem to be the same, but brand and handles seem to vary. Work really well and just a gloriously satisfying piece of design - I know this as after having used them for what I was meant to be doing, I started stripping random wire "for fun"
I work for a wiring company and all we use is navy style thick cables and I like this klein. Sometimes I put that klein catapult in a nice vice at a good angle sometimes even pulling the handle slide down a little depending on what I'm doing and can knockout so many it looks like confetti every where because it catapults that jacket so u don't have to touch it. I like going right to a perfect cut wire. Sometimes I really need the just cut a bunch of straight 8 cable and I always bend the cable till it's 90 degrees side ways and I measure connector depth and allow for expansion. Also everything jonard makes is so nice.
I have had a cheap "CK" branded version for years and I take it for granted. So I like it when people (a) remind me that there's a better quality version and I should probably get the Klein, and (b) discover something for the first time and remind me that the thing am I using normally is indeed very cool! Thanks :)
I had the version Klein made 35 years ago and never liked them. Try stripping Romex at the desired length inside a single gang box. Then imagine that box with three cables coming in... These things are useful in certain circumstances, but honestly, I can trim out an entire house faster & with less effort with a good screwdriver, a razor knife and those sweet Klein hybrids (I carry the hybrid pliers and the Milwaukee fastback based on *your* advice, Doc). All that said, I'll probably grab a pair of these before the next final inspection to give them a trial run installing devices - you make them look almost fun to use! Love your content, sir. God Bless you and yours. Be well.
Klein says in their instructional video on these that the upper left knob is to adjust the tension of the Cutter (right jaw). Not the gripping (left) jaw. Even though the knob is on the left.
A lot of people that have problems with these not stripping properly, or only stripping some of the time, need to understand that the upper left knob is what adjusts the cutter jaw tension. Most of their issues are resolved by properly adjusting it so that the tool can do a quick strip, without having to go slowly. I know the instructions out of the box are either useless or non-existent depending on how they came packaged. So many people run into this performance issue out of the box, and just assume they're junk.
Looks pretty good, if I ever do a sizable wiring project again I might grab a pair........Right now it's the occasional wiring project around the house once or twice a year.
I love mine, the only issue is it’s not great for tight spaces. I do marine electrical and with some frequency I need to get into a junction box that’s crammed away somewhere real tight just to cut back and recrimp a single wire, if the wires aren’t very long and the areas too tight it can be a real pain getting these up in there, but that’s why I keep a smaller standard type of strippers in my bag aswell
I went and watched 6 more videos on Amazon. Not one single video explained how the wire strippers work. But it seems like the old style wire strippers cut the insulation and then you pull the insulation off with the wire strippers. This stripper seems like it just tears the insulation off. Like tearing paper. Not sure if it will be as rough as torn paper or not but the price is good to try them out.
I've had a few of those "catapult" style from different manufacturers since I was in high school. I want to like them, but I always have a problem with them either not gripping, tearing up the wire, or bird-caging on the release stroke.
While I do love this style of stripper, I often prefer the other style you showed where you have to select the stipper hole size. Not all the time, but at least for delicate jobs like car sensor wiring where I don't want any degradation of the wire insulation. I'm sure the difference is minor, but I just don't like seeing chaffing on my wires. These are still awesome. Didn't realize they would work on Romex. That's pretty sweet.
While the Klein tool works well on the wires shown in your review/video, I have to say that it's likely the worst choice of a name brand tool for stripping romex. It has a tendency to slip on that very thin/extra layer of clear plastic that is present on romex..... and simply doesn't work well/causes a lot of frustration. However, the Irwin/vise grip version of this type tool works great on romex, as well as the wire types/sizes you mentioned. Overall, I would have to go with the Irwin/vise grip 2078300 as the best overall automatic wire stripper. I suppose a case could be made that it all depends on the type wire you most strip....but why not have a tool that does all wire stripping well, versus only being good on certain wires. Price wise there's a $5 difference.
came here to say the same thing, the Irwin looks cheaper and the length stop falls off the moment you put it in your tool bag but it seems to be a slightly better tuned stamping. I got the klein as an "upgrade" to a 10 year old Irwin and still use the old one because the klein misfires far too often. that's the other thing, while these are a neat design they aren't very reliable, try stripping wire to the right length for a ferrule first go. they're both pretty rough on the insulation too.
I recommend a Knipex precistrip 16 Ive had these kinds of strippers and hate them my Knipex is one of the best tools I own, the design is so beautifully industrial and the stripping range is huge.
@@jris I did too but returned it for the precistrip because it can do much thinner wire and it strips so clean and doesn’t damage the insulation like the generic klein kind
that Klein "catapult" you called it i felt was crap. I had to watch this vid to figure out how to put enough wire thru it (drop down that wire stop) thx. Klein, your instructions for this are crap too. this is going to be great now that i see how to use it. my old wrists have had enough pulling on strippers.
I just got one of these after using a katapult style for years. My only complaints are: 1) the darn length stopper keeps coming loose no matter how hard I try to tighten it. 2) The razor sharp cutter located in the bight of the handles is a potential hand injury risk.
$40 for the Klein auto stripper with the Klein ratchet crimper (3005CR) when sold together. "Katapult" (not made by Klein) was inferior to the Ideal style strippers.
Looking t how it operates... looks like it scores and pulls/rips the insulation apart vs. the older strippers that cut through the insulation. I see why they can operate on differing sizes of wires so easily and can strip the outer jacket of romex without damaging the inner strands. For $20, I think I'll give them a try.
Tried the Weidmuller Stripax before? I work as an electromechanical engineer and couldn't recommend them more. Only problem I have is they're glass-fibre filled nylon rather than metal
Been using the katapult since it came out, mine had no cutter as yours does so need a second tool to cut. I tried other brands that use the same idea as this newer stripper but they have issues eventually for me. Prefer the katapult for clean, quick, non scored copper wire with minimal effort. Older solid core still have to pinch the end with pliers to loosen, then strip.
I still prefer the classic Klein 11055. My oldest was purchased in the early-90s after going through a slew of typical crap strippers. Didn't know much about Klein then. It was a revelation of sorts.
I just bought one today at Home Depot and was overcharged $60 I paid for this and stores wonder why people go to Amazon I saw this on Amazon for $38 today
this is the 3rd vid I watched, each saying it's the best thing since sliced bread, and none of them said "how" to adjust it! Packaging says nothing. There's a small dial, but turning it in either direction doesn't seem to help. Is clockwise tighter, or is it counter clockwise?
Low voltage/security guy here and I like this tool in theory but feel like on a jobsite id be made fun of constantly for using this over other methods. But it would be perfect because i use so many different types of wire it would be usef
Damn... just bought the Irwin equivalent and it's pretty good but the strip length adjuster is plastic and looks flimsy to me... not likely to last long enough IMHO. Looking at the Klein, yep, all metal. *sigh* Would love for you to compare the two at some point. Also, the Irwin has a not-very-usable "crimper" where the cutter is on the Klein. The cutter is much, much, more useful. I'll try to strip 14-2 romex with it and get back to you all (not holding my breath). BTW, the Klein is just a couple of bucks more here in Canada.
Is it possible to cut small size coax?? 174? 8x/mini ? I just ordered one!! I have the older Kline and it does work, but is hassle and not time consuming!! Thanks for the video and spending my $$$😊😊
QUESTION: Will that klein automatic wire stripper YOU DEMONSTRATED.... cut very fine wire, used in electric guitars & or audio wiring 20-28 gauge wires, without cutting the strands?
I have both the Klein and Irwin right now I think I’m sticking to the Irwin just because the wire cutting blades on the Klein are too close to my fingers not going to chance more than a pinch of skin, it might slice a chunk. But as for quality the Klein seems a little bit more solid.
The only downside is the teeth do damage the insulation on single insulated cable. Depending on how much you care, it'll leave teeth marks or it'll force its way through on thinner insulated wires. I only use it to strip the TPS on flat cable just so I don't have to worry about and exposed cable
I have an old set made by Lucas. I've had them years and they were second hand when i bought them.. still strip beautifully but the cutting edge is junk now.
That seems much better than my $150 Knipex stripper. It slips on everything. I have so many other brands also that just never work right but maybe this Klein is the real deal?
which Knipex stripper you using? I've got the PreciStrip16 (12 52 195) and i've not had any problems with it. The only thing I wish it had was a way of locking the handle closed.
@@pincombe Same. I have adjusted the tension screw with no luck. Southwire puts a coating on some of their wires. I think it's called Cerro. It's like a plastic sheath over the insulation. It takes 3 times before it strips. I have tried solid, stranded it rarely strips the first time. So annoying for a very expensive tool. Sounds like we need to swap tools. :)
I’m thinking the same on the clone, the Irwin’s have held up well for me for this long. Think I’d switch to the knipex pistol strippers when/if they fail.
I bought a radioshack version like 15yrs ago. They work pretty good. Unless you have a really short wire w not much length to strip. Other than that they work great. The depth guide is a chinchy piece of plastic but still hasnt broke. I dont use them a ton cause i forget about them or working ina small area i cant fit them
I bought these and do not like then. The blades in between the handles came slighlty misaligned and hit eachother every time I try to close it. The blades are actually deformed because of it.
I own and love this tool. Just wish they’d have put the cutter not where fingers go. It’s so easy to cut yourself. Even your video around 4:12 shows what I mean. But great tool otherwise.
I use an older version of these almost daily. They work great for many years. They really shine when stripping wire with a more tacky outer coating likke XHHW.
Stanley Fatmax 96-230, Hogert HT1P182, YATO YT-2313 and many many more. A little bit different in shape are Jokari Super 4 Plus or Knipex 12 62 180, but in general they are all the same. It is a pity, that they hurt insulation by pulling it apart instead of gently cutting. Therefore I would recommend Knipex 16 95 01 SB, which is not so quick but much more gentle tool. There is also a version for left handed people.
Good style strippers for a lot of everyday things but they struggle with things of the more exotic PTFE insulated variety as well as the super tiny stuff.
Anyone used these on old, aged insulation? Like doing repairs/installs on houses from the 60s, 70s, 80s? The bulk of what I have to do is going to be well seasoned 12-2 and 14-2.
I use these for aged insulation in Hvac work. They perform well on everything from old thermostat wires to 10g motor wires, both stranded and solid core. The only thing that they won’t work on is really old fabric insulated wires. Nothing works well with that garbage
@@jeremymcguire7069 Cool i'll pick up a pair. I've moved over to wago connectors for everything and have the klein pliers that strip the romex sheath, so those 3 tools are going to REALLY speed things up.
My brother was getting married, and I was in charge of the strippers. I showed up with a pair for everyone at the party. However, I never got to use them as they beat me up and took the strippers home with them. I'd like to get one for my personal use; do they work well on PV cable?
I own this tool and have used it for years. Fully endorse. Thousands of strips and still going strong.
does it work with 26awg?
I had an Irwin brand like this that even on the highest tension sometimes the wire casing would cause it to slip and not strip. Mostly on old light fixtures while replacing the ballast.
Where did you get it?Are they available at Hardware stores?
Yea but you ain’t buying a used Klein tool under $20. Unless you work for Klein or you are in the Klein family tree…. Ok the latter was an uneducated guess. I will say this; you get what you pay for!!!
Some jackets it doesn't work great. Especially a lot of stranded
Great demo, thanks. After removing the outer sheath of the romex, you can strip both cores together, as the jaws are wide enough for 2 or 3 cables.
Saw your video and immediately bought. It arrived, and it feels like a dream come true. I produce video cables for Apple-1 replicas and it was a pain in the you-know-where to strip the wires. It. Took. Ages. Now with that thing - piece of cake. Thanks so much for this video!
i am installing a lightbar and undercarriage lamp on my truck.went to home depot to buy some crimpers.they had 2pack deal with the crimper& that wire stripper.wasnt sure how to use them but after watching your vid..life is very good.even redid my brothers truck also.thank you so much🤩🤩👍👍😍😍
Watched your video yesterday and was impressed . Went down and got one . Played with last night and it was so easy . Great tool when you get my age . I'm 72 and don't see like i use to .Thanks for the video .
I just bought one after destroying one gauge after another. This tool is a blessing.
I’ve had this for a few years and it’s awesome. I never use my other wire strippers anymore cuz this is so good. I don’t use it a daily, I’m not an electrician, but I’ve used it a few hundred times and it’s been flawless. I usually don’t use the limiter, I keep it down and out of the way too.
This might the coolest tool I've ever bought.
These type self-adjusting wire strippers are the most versatile out there but as with any versatile tool it has quite a few drawbacks. Doesnt do well on every kind of insulation cause jaws arent exactly sharp, the jaws pull the insulation apart instead of actually cutting it but as long as you use it on PVC or silicon it works fine. Works pretty well on data (cat) cables as well.
I keep a pair of these style strippers in my bag just for stripping double insulated (small) round and flat cables. Like you say, there's not a faster stripper out there when it comes to that. The most fun part about these strippers is stripping cables with 2 conductors at one swoop. Stripping two wires in one motion just feels nice.
Agreed, handy with limitations especially in confined spaces. I was trying to do some dash work with them and it wasn’t happening. I have the Irwin’s from about 5 years ago, they have to be made in the same factory to this Klein.
@@jris True in confined spaces these are just terrible. My number one task for them is stripping 2 conductor silicone cable we use for installing recessed lights in ceilings. Thats 99% of what i use them for.
I dont think the Irwin version comes out of the same factory as Klein tho.
There's a few who make them and Irwin and Stanley Fatmax for example are identical. They are made in Taiwan. I have the Stanley Fatmax version myself.
Then you have a few others who are made in China, which far as i know is where the Klein version is made.
Anyone used them on 3 conductor wire? I have about a gross-squared wires to strip (twice that actually, but the other half I must do individually) and only having to clamp down a hundred and forty-four times would be great.
I love these, had them for 3 years now. I've used it for 10awg stranded THHN, just have to push down on the top slightly when doing so. The best situation i've used them for is while on a ladder doing lighting. There is no motion from your arm trying to strip a wire with standard strippers. Can knock them all out in a few seconds. I keep a pair at home and a pair at work.
I've had the "Stanley " ones (I believe they're made in China) for 3 years now and I don't know how to do electrical/electronics work without it. It is really that easy and fast.
As home depot quit carrying klein, they had this on clearance for 10 bucks. Instant buy
I wired up a boat all of yesterday using a pair almost identical to these (other brand) and I can attest that they work wonderfully! They are just as good with the smallest sensor wire as they are with 6 mm^2 wire, all without any adjustments.
I think there's a chinese factory making millions of these - mechanisms seem to be the same, but brand and handles seem to vary.
Work really well and just a gloriously satisfying piece of design - I know this as after having used them for what I was meant to be doing, I started stripping random wire "for fun"
@@goldcdmost are actually made in Taiwan not china. At least for Klein and engineer.
I work for a wiring company and all we use is navy style thick cables and I like this klein. Sometimes I put that klein catapult in a nice vice at a good angle sometimes even pulling the handle slide down a little depending on what I'm doing and can knockout so many it looks like confetti every where because it catapults that jacket so u don't have to touch it. I like going right to a perfect cut wire. Sometimes I really need the just cut a bunch of straight 8 cable and I always bend the cable till it's 90 degrees side ways and I measure connector depth and allow for expansion. Also everything jonard makes is so nice.
It seems like this is much better than alot of older models so i think that it’s worth it almost no matter who you are..
I have had a cheap "CK" branded version for years and I take it for granted. So I like it when people (a) remind me that there's a better quality version and I should probably get the Klein, and (b) discover something for the first time and remind me that the thing am I using normally is indeed very cool! Thanks :)
What’s the part number?👍👍
Absolutely great tool, fantastic for cutting the sheathing on multi conductor wire.
I was about to purchase the Katapult, but this video convinced me that the self-adjusting one might be a better idea. Thanks!
Had a very early version of that WAY BACK and it was trash. Glad to see Klein has improved it considerably.
Great tool. I've got to say though it looks like you can take a chunk out of your hand if you're not paying attention to those blades on the handle
Wish we had this when I was in telecom school back in early 2000s 😂
I bought a radioshack version thats pretty much exactly the same like 15yrs ago. Still works good today. I paid like 12-$17
I had the version Klein made 35 years ago and never liked them. Try stripping Romex at the desired length inside a single gang box. Then imagine that box with three cables coming in...
These things are useful in certain circumstances, but honestly, I can trim out an entire house faster & with less effort with a good screwdriver, a razor knife and those sweet Klein hybrids (I carry the hybrid pliers and the Milwaukee fastback based on *your* advice, Doc).
All that said, I'll probably grab a pair of these before the next final inspection to give them a trial run installing devices - you make them look almost fun to use!
Love your content, sir. God Bless you and yours. Be well.
Sold! Thanks
Didn't finish the video before I ordered one
Klein says in their instructional video on these that the upper left knob is to adjust the tension of the Cutter (right jaw). Not the gripping (left) jaw. Even though the knob is on the left.
A lot of people that have problems with these not stripping properly, or only stripping some of the time, need to understand that the upper left knob is what adjusts the cutter jaw tension. Most of their issues are resolved by properly adjusting it so that the tool can do a quick strip, without having to go slowly. I know the instructions out of the box are either useless or non-existent depending on how they came packaged. So many people run into this performance issue out of the box, and just assume they're junk.
Just purchased via your link. I have the older one but agree it’s kind of fiddley.
Thanks for the video! I picked one up at Home Depot for $11.09!
Looks pretty good, if I ever do a sizable wiring project again I might grab a pair........Right now it's the occasional wiring project around the house once or twice a year.
Been using catapult style since 1950s and this is superior
I love mine, the only issue is it’s not great for tight spaces. I do marine electrical and with some frequency I need to get into a junction box that’s crammed away somewhere real tight just to cut back and recrimp a single wire, if the wires aren’t very long and the areas too tight it can be a real pain getting these up in there, but that’s why I keep a smaller standard type of strippers in my bag aswell
I went and watched 6 more videos on Amazon. Not one single video explained how the wire strippers work. But it seems like the old style wire strippers cut the insulation and then you pull the insulation off with the wire strippers. This stripper seems like it just tears the insulation off. Like tearing paper. Not sure if it will be as rough as torn paper or not but the price is good to try them out.
I've had a few of those "catapult" style from different manufacturers since I was in high school. I want to like them, but I always have a problem with them either not gripping, tearing up the wire, or bird-caging on the release stroke.
Right on time
While I do love this style of stripper, I often prefer the other style you showed where you have to select the stipper hole size. Not all the time, but at least for delicate jobs like car sensor wiring where I don't want any degradation of the wire insulation. I'm sure the difference is minor, but I just don't like seeing chaffing on my wires. These are still awesome. Didn't realize they would work on Romex. That's pretty sweet.
While the Klein tool works well on the wires shown in your review/video, I have to say that it's likely the worst choice of a name brand tool for stripping romex. It has a tendency to slip on that very thin/extra layer of clear plastic that is present on romex..... and simply doesn't work well/causes a lot of frustration. However, the Irwin/vise grip version of this type tool works great on romex, as well as the wire types/sizes you mentioned. Overall, I would have to go with the Irwin/vise grip 2078300 as the best overall automatic wire stripper. I suppose a case could be made that it all depends on the type wire you most strip....but why not have a tool that does all wire stripping well, versus only being good on certain wires. Price wise there's a $5 difference.
came here to say the same thing, the Irwin looks cheaper and the length stop falls off the moment you put it in your tool bag but it seems to be a slightly better tuned stamping. I got the klein as an "upgrade" to a 10 year old Irwin and still use the old one because the klein misfires far too often.
that's the other thing, while these are a neat design they aren't very reliable, try stripping wire to the right length for a ferrule first go. they're both pretty rough on the insulation too.
We have these in the shop. Once you figure them out pretty nice. I have the Klein heavy duty stripper's.
I have the Irwin and it's exactly like the Klien, there both amazing!!!!
I recommend a Knipex precistrip 16 Ive had these kinds of strippers and hate them my Knipex is one of the best tools I own, the design is so beautifully industrial and the stripping range is huge.
Good to know, thanks. I’d like to get their pistol grip version for tight spaces.
@@jris I did too but returned it for the precistrip because it can do much thinner wire and it strips so clean and doesn’t damage the insulation like the generic klein kind
that Klein "catapult" you called it i felt was crap. I had to watch this vid to figure out how to put enough wire thru it (drop down that wire stop) thx. Klein, your instructions for this are crap too. this is going to be great now that i see how to use it. my old wrists have had enough pulling on strippers.
I just got one of these after using a katapult style for years. My only complaints are:
1) the darn length stopper keeps coming loose no matter how hard I try to tighten it.
2) The razor sharp cutter located in the bight of the handles is a potential hand injury risk.
Didn’t have the crimpers. Missed opportunity. Bought the irwin strippers instead
$40 for the Klein auto stripper with the Klein ratchet crimper (3005CR) when sold together. "Katapult" (not made by Klein) was inferior to the Ideal style strippers.
Looking t how it operates... looks like it scores and pulls/rips the insulation apart vs. the older strippers that cut through the insulation. I see why they can operate on differing sizes of wires so easily and can strip the outer jacket of romex without damaging the inner strands. For $20, I think I'll give them a try.
Thanks for the video - I'm buying one!
Now I want one!!
You've convinced me!
Even if they do wear out, Klein has that lovely hassle free lifetime guarantee
And for that, buy from a box store instead of Amazon
Tried the Weidmuller Stripax before? I work as an electromechanical engineer and couldn't recommend them more. Only problem I have is they're glass-fibre filled nylon rather than metal
Been using the katapult since it came out, mine had no cutter as yours does so need a second tool to cut. I tried other brands that use the same idea as this newer stripper but they have issues eventually for me. Prefer the katapult for clean, quick, non scored copper wire with minimal effort. Older solid core still have to pinch the end with pliers to loosen, then strip.
How does other wire strippers compare to this why is this superior to them do the cheaper ones lack something?
I still prefer the classic Klein 11055. My oldest was purchased in the early-90s after going through a slew of typical crap strippers. Didn't know much about Klein then. It was a revelation of sorts.
I just bought one today at Home Depot and was overcharged $60 I paid for this and stores wonder why people go to Amazon I saw this on Amazon for $38 today
the price is more expansive than the title states. but I only knew of self adjusting strippers that have metal jaws, those plastic ones are new for me
this is the 3rd vid I watched, each saying it's the best thing since sliced bread, and none of them said "how" to adjust it! Packaging says nothing. There's a small dial, but turning it in either direction doesn't seem to help. Is clockwise tighter, or is it counter clockwise?
Thank you going to buy now with the combo crimpers on amazon
Low voltage/security guy here and I like this tool in theory but feel like on a jobsite id be made fun of constantly for using this over other methods. But it would be perfect because i use so many different types of wire it would be usef
Damn... just bought the Irwin equivalent and it's pretty good but the strip length adjuster is plastic and looks flimsy to me... not likely to last long enough IMHO. Looking at the Klein, yep, all metal. *sigh* Would love for you to compare the two at some point. Also, the Irwin has a not-very-usable "crimper" where the cutter is on the Klein. The cutter is much, much, more useful. I'll try to strip 14-2 romex with it and get back to you all (not holding my breath). BTW, the Klein is just a couple of bucks more here in Canada.
Good video, thanks!
Is it possible to cut small size coax?? 174? 8x/mini ? I just ordered one!! I have the older Kline and it does work, but is hassle and not time consuming!! Thanks for the video and spending my $$$😊😊
QUESTION: Will that klein automatic wire stripper YOU DEMONSTRATED.... cut very fine wire, used in electric guitars & or audio wiring 20-28 gauge wires, without cutting the strands?
I prefer katapult with 16-26 replacement blade for finer cable strip. I believe it does way better than that 😊
Very nice tool and good review / demo ... Thx ...
Just bought the Milwaukee version for $20 at Home Depot
Have you ever tried the Irwin vise grip auto strippers?
That's the one I have and I love them there Amzing just like these Klien`s
Great demo, on the Klein, but wonder how it compares to the ‘Irwin Vise Grip’ wire stripper?
I have both the Klein and Irwin right now I think I’m sticking to the Irwin just because the wire cutting blades on the Klein are too close to my fingers not going to chance more than a pinch of skin, it might slice a chunk. But as for quality the Klein seems a little bit more solid.
Wow! Pretty slick!👍
What about appliance based cloth sleeves?
The only downside is the teeth do damage the insulation on single insulated cable. Depending on how much you care, it'll leave teeth marks or it'll force its way through on thinner insulated wires. I only use it to strip the TPS on flat cable just so I don't have to worry about and exposed cable
Love your channel! But one problem...I'm going broke buying all these tools you review 😂
That makes two of us.
I have an old set made by Lucas. I've had them years and they were second hand when i bought them.. still strip beautifully but the cutting edge is junk now.
Home Depot $21.97 maybe a little cheaper else where but maybe price just has gone up since one year ago.
That seems much better than my $150 Knipex stripper. It slips on everything. I have so many other brands also that just never work right but maybe this Klein is the real deal?
which Knipex stripper you using? I've got the PreciStrip16 (12 52 195) and i've not had any problems with it. The only thing I wish it had was a way of locking the handle closed.
@@pincombe Same. I have adjusted the tension screw with no luck. Southwire puts a coating on some of their wires. I think it's called Cerro. It's like a plastic sheath over the insulation. It takes 3 times before it strips. I have tried solid, stranded it rarely strips the first time. So annoying for a very expensive tool. Sounds like we need to swap tools. :)
I like the katapult style but made by Ideal.
Have had the Irwin one for almost a decade, curious is this is any better in quality and consistency. Looks like a clone tbh.
Its the only one i have found to have a metal depth gauge, all others have plastic gauge which tend to break after a little time
I’m thinking the same on the clone, the Irwin’s have held up well for me for this long. Think I’d switch to the knipex pistol strippers when/if they fail.
I bought a radioshack version like 15yrs ago. They work pretty good. Unless you have a really short wire w not much length to strip. Other than that they work great. The depth guide is a chinchy piece of plastic but still hasnt broke. I dont use them a ton cause i forget about them or working ina small area i cant fit them
How about 12/3 and 14/3 UF wire?
How does it compare to stanley fatmax?
Better than Irwin?
Harbor freight has a Pittsburgh version that has lifetime warranty on it
Does it leave teeth marks on the sheath
How does it do Type UF Romex, the gray stuff that doesn't have the paper in it? Is there a good tool for stripping the jacket off of that?
Slick!
Will this cut 8 gauge stranded?
Hard to use in a control cabinet. Little too large, cumbersome. Maybe great for open wires out where you have plenty of room..
I bought these and do not like then. The blades in between the handles came slighlty misaligned and hit eachother every time I try to close it. The blades are actually deformed because of it.
Do a video with these on a outlet box . Can you strip inside a box or its gotta be outside the box then put in ?
Look at the WEICON Wire Stripper No. 5. Might work better in that case.
it claims 22awg, but I use it down to 28awg without breaking any strands.
I want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where are they available? Hardware stores?
I own and love this tool. Just wish they’d have put the cutter not where fingers go. It’s so easy to cut yourself. Even your video around 4:12 shows what I mean. But great tool otherwise.
You gotta look at it
As electrician you should have those tools
I use an older version of these almost daily. They work great for many years. They really shine when stripping wire with a more tacky outer coating likke XHHW.
Are those designed by Klein or have just licensed and rebranded someone else’s design?
Stanley Fatmax 96-230, Hogert HT1P182, YATO YT-2313 and many many more. A little bit different in shape are Jokari Super 4 Plus or Knipex 12 62 180, but in general they are all the same. It is a pity, that they hurt insulation by pulling it apart instead of gently cutting. Therefore I would recommend Knipex 16 95 01 SB, which is not so quick but much more gentle tool. There is also a version for left handed people.
@@pzwolski the Stanley Fatmax is different than the Klein. And why does it matter how it does it as long as it works?
Good style strippers for a lot of everyday things but they struggle with things of the more exotic PTFE insulated variety as well as the super tiny stuff.
Anyone used these on old, aged insulation? Like doing repairs/installs on houses from the 60s, 70s, 80s? The bulk of what I have to do is going to be well seasoned 12-2 and 14-2.
I use these for aged insulation in Hvac work. They perform well on everything from old thermostat wires to 10g motor wires, both stranded and solid core. The only thing that they won’t work on is really old fabric insulated wires. Nothing works well with that garbage
@@jeremymcguire7069 Cool i'll pick up a pair. I've moved over to wago connectors for everything and have the klein pliers that strip the romex sheath, so those 3 tools are going to REALLY speed things up.
How small (mm) can it strip?
I got Gardner bender it doesn't work good
My brother was getting married, and I was in charge of the strippers. I showed up with a pair for everyone at the party. However, I never got to use them as they beat me up and took the strippers home with them. I'd like to get one for my personal use; do they work well on PV cable?
That's 14-2. 12-2 has yellow sheathing.
They sell replacement blades for it but, the tool is like $20 the new blades are $15 might as well just buy a new one.
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