Thanks for watching folks. You can check out the wire strippers shown in the video here: geni.us/wire-strippers You also might find my guide to Electricians Tools useful at: geni.us/electricians-tools
37 Years old and always wondered what the heck the holes were for cutting screws! I couldn't believe it when ya screwed it in lol.. I had to look and see if mine were threaded and they are but says copper only! Thanks man!
I've been using these things for a long time and had no idea about the bolt cutting capability. Went and cut down some bolts right away after viewing this video (they protruded way too far into the box and wires).
I have this, and it is very very useful, my only complaint is when you use the head to make loops for receptive size 12 and larger, it tends to bend. The center nut is not strong enough to work with 12 and larger gauge. But for 14 and smaller its definitleyh my Go too, great too accompanied by linesmans
Good video but what’s missing is how do you know what hole to choose to make sure you don’t cut into the strands when you are not sure what size wire you have to begin with? The wire can fit into multiple slots so it would be good to know how to check which is the right one. Is there a quick check whereby you try to insert the wire into different holes with the tool closed together? I ask because you may be in a situation where you don’t have much wire to work with and you need to get it right the first time.
@@alexmyers9735 After you strip the insulation, insert the bare wire part way into the hole, then turn your wrist. Now you have a curled end which you can wrap around a screw. Normally, people use needle nose pliers to make the curl. Using the holes in the wire stripper accomplishes a perfect curl with just one tool instead of two.
No one has ever addressed the problem I have (maybe it's only me, bc I never see it accidentally replicated) Whenever I use this kind of stripper on stranded wire I lose a few of my copper strands, up to 6 pieces. (Losing integrity) So I straighten it again & cut a new inch. I lose too much wire, using a wire stripper.
@@authorityfigure1630 Believe it or not, I tried that. I use a break off blade, similar to a razor knife/ exacto. I just cut them all individually. The only stripper I used successfully was a plastic one designed for crimping & cutting data cable .
So I did the same thing as first. All you need is a gentle squeeze and it will cut thru the protective sheath. Then use the pliers end of it and yank it off lol.
Ok, then get your own UA-cam and see how it stacks up. Made in America means we build quality, not perfect but affordable and durable for the most part.
I hate Klein tools. Overpriced made in China crap. The rubber came off my wire strippers in a year. Same with the Katapult strippers. The Self adjusting Nut driver always sticks. The shaft on the multi bit screwdriver doesn't go into the handle anymore. I wished I had bought German made Knipex or Wera tools. Much better ! Even Ideal tools are cheaper and better. They've been relying on their name via old timers for a while. Maybe their older USA tools were good, but the new ones are JUNK !
I would agree that since Klein started manufacturing 50% of their tools in China that the quality has declined. I read a good article about why they did it; let me look for it and I'll provide a link for it.
@@edororta5620 I have that model to and to put my mind at ease I checked on Kleins website - made in USA, it's also stamped into the tool. I think they can only legally say "made in USA" if it is
Thanks for watching folks.
You can check out the wire strippers shown in the video here: geni.us/wire-strippers
You also might find my guide to Electricians Tools useful at: geni.us/electricians-tools
hate it when I accidentally learn stuff on YT. thanks for the vid!
You should get Amazon affiliate links. Totally would buy these using your link. Good info. Short and sweet :)
Never realized those holes were for cutting screws! Thanks!
37 Years old and always wondered what the heck the holes were for cutting screws! I couldn't believe it when ya screwed it in lol.. I had to look and see if mine were threaded and they are but says copper only! Thanks man!
Copper only is in reference to the wire it is designed to cut not the screw
Great video it’s nice to see what exactly this tool is used for.
Really good presentation. Keep it up.
I've been using these things for a long time and had no idea about the bolt cutting capability. Went and cut down some bolts right away after viewing this video (they protruded way too far into the box and wires).
I have this, and it is very very useful, my only complaint is when you use the head to make loops for receptive size 12 and larger, it tends to bend. The center nut is not strong enough to work with 12 and larger gauge. But for 14 and smaller its definitleyh my Go too, great too accompanied by linesmans
Helpful video. Keep up the good work.
Straight to the point and very helpful, thanks !
This is very helpful. Thank you for sharing the video
Thanks that helped tremendously!!!
Good video but what’s missing is how do you know what hole to choose to make sure you don’t cut into the strands when you are not sure what size wire you have to begin with? The wire can fit into multiple slots so it would be good to know how to check which is the right one. Is there a quick check whereby you try to insert the wire into different holes with the tool closed together? I ask because you may be in a situation where you don’t have much wire to work with and you need to get it right the first time.
We are watching a genius at work.
Thanks for the tutorial :). Gonna set up some speakers
This is the video i wanted to see, thank you alot you save me! :)
Thank you very much! You have been quite helpful
Thank you. Very helpful..
Thanks for the video =)
Thank you! Very helpful!
Thanks...very helpful! Even for us ladies. :)
What are the holes above the screw cutters for?
You make it look so easy 😭 lol
Thank you sir
do you angle when you cut wire?
Thank you!!!!
I’m having trouble stripping wires every time I try to strip it I open it too wide and just end up not doing anything any tips?
Thanks buddy
I never knew that about the screw
salut, j'espère que vous allez bien? Bah j'ai une question sur électricien HQ, si y quelqu'un qui peut m'expliquer se que veux dire, merci
Useful 🇧🇩
nice
what are the other holes for?
Jason Lovi they're for curling the end of conductors to wrap around screws.
thanks.
@@alexmyers9735 After you strip the insulation, insert the bare wire part way into the hole, then turn your wrist. Now you have a curled end which you can wrap around a screw. Normally, people use needle nose pliers to make the curl. Using the holes in the wire stripper accomplishes a perfect curl with just one tool instead of two.
No one has ever addressed the problem I have (maybe it's only me, bc I never see it accidentally replicated)
Whenever I use this kind of stripper on stranded wire I lose a few of my copper strands, up to 6 pieces. (Losing integrity) So I straighten it again & cut a new inch. I lose too much wire, using a wire stripper.
You’re cutting with the wrong hole. If you’re losing strands you need to use the next size up hole.
@@authorityfigure1630 Believe it or not, I tried that.
I use a break off blade, similar to a razor knife/ exacto. I just cut them all individually.
The only stripper I used successfully was a plastic one designed for crimping & cutting data cable .
@@brrjohnson8131 I came here for a solution to losing strands. I'm still on the hunt.
dont squeeze as hard--instead rotate just a little bit. I never lose strands anymore.
knipex
Every time I use these kinds of wire strippers, I always end up cutting into the copper. Does anyone have any suggestions what I may be doing wrong?
So I did the same thing as first. All you need is a gentle squeeze and it will cut thru the protective sheath. Then use the pliers end of it and yank it off lol.
Use a bigger hole.
Price of product is too high in my country! I'm electrician but I cannot afford this.
Where do you live ?
@@charlydu76 I'm from india
@@dushyant7456 oh ok I understand, maybe you can find other option that are as good 🙂
@@charlydu76 I always wish to use this type of tools but Company not made this type of tools in low price ☹️
Germany tools is bether, knipex and wiha more quality and more biutiful.
Ok, then get your own UA-cam and see how it stacks up. Made in America means we build quality, not perfect but affordable and durable for the most part.
Hard to beat any Klein tool………
I hate Klein tools. Overpriced made in China crap. The rubber came off my wire strippers in a year. Same with the Katapult strippers. The Self adjusting Nut driver always sticks. The shaft on the multi bit screwdriver doesn't go into the handle anymore. I wished I had bought German made Knipex or Wera tools. Much better ! Even Ideal tools are cheaper and better. They've been relying on their name via old timers for a while. Maybe their older USA tools were good, but the new ones are JUNK !
I would agree that since Klein started manufacturing 50% of their tools in China that the quality has declined.
I read a good article about why they did it; let me look for it and I'll provide a link for it.
I have this same model and it said made in USA.
@@edororta5620 I have that model to and to put my mind at ease I checked on Kleins website - made in USA, it's also stamped into the tool. I think they can only legally say "made in USA" if it is
Excellent video. Very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you. Good vid.