I use similar Ideal stripper for aviation wiring work. This looks like a good copy at about half the price. The Ideal brand strippers have an adjustable depth gauge to ensure precise strip length as most aircraft wires terminate in a crimped connector socket or pin.
This style of wire strippers are fantastic IMO when you have large numbers of terminations to deal with, and certainly not bad for small numbers of them.
I have the "blue-handle" version of that tool. My O.G. version snapped the jaw off from metal fatigue. (10+ years, so it didn't own me anything.) I really like that style.
@SparkyChannel I've known about them for more than 30 years. They work best at a workbench or cabinet, in my opinion. It would be nice if that cutter side loaded, though. And the smart money would make multiple jaw sets for the same frame, so they could sell special models for specialty contractors.
I'd love some recommendations for sheathing strippers for */2 and */3 wiring as this is where damage to the conductor insulation is high risk. Even better if they can work with the wire already in the box. Yes I know folks use a knife.
As a diyer for about 10 years, I always used linesman pliers which i knew i shouldn't have. I finally broke down and bought me some wire strippers a few days ago. Wish I wouldve seen these. I bought the milwaukee 7 in 1 wire stripper. Every outlet and switch in my house was back stabbed.
Hi Bill. Yes they do. Came in a metal box with 9- stripping dies for different wire combinations including twin lead antenna wire to zip cords.@@SparkyChannel
Wow this takes me back. They look like one of the first strippers I was ever shown and used something like 4 decades ago. I stopped using them cause I was faster with regular ones which were less bulky and had more features.
@@SparkyChannel It was my dad that showed me it, too! And put me to work with them not long after. It was a bit more than 40 years but that’s as long as I’m willing to date myself 😀.
Couple years, ago.... I was digging around on-line, on Amazon, and Finally Decided to get Capri, wire strippers.... I found out, there are a total of 8-10 Companies, with this design, and all subtle variations, of this tool..... All made in China....lol
Looks like a knockoff of the Klein Tools Katapult. I get that Milwaukee is trying to break into the hand tools world but they should really spend that marketing dollars on improving their power tools and leave the hand tools to Klein Tools, Knipex, Wiha and the like. So far, all the Milwaukee hand tools I've tried have been inferior to those brands and the prices are about the same so there is no point in getting them from Milwaukee. Anyway, I've used the Klein Tools Katapult for about 10 years now when I'm stripping in a panel or working with a lot of stranded wire because they're tougher to strip than solid wire. The motion on this style of stripper is a lot easier on the wrists.
I use similar Ideal stripper for aviation wiring work. This looks like a good copy at about half the price. The Ideal brand strippers have an adjustable depth gauge to ensure precise strip length as most aircraft wires terminate in a crimped connector socket or pin.
Interesting, thanks!
This style of wire strippers are fantastic IMO when you have large numbers of terminations to deal with, and certainly not bad for small numbers of them.
I love them! For me, they really bring back memories!
I have the "blue-handle" version of that tool. My O.G. version snapped the jaw off from metal fatigue. (10+ years, so it didn't own me anything.) I really like that style.
They work great. My original ones were just metal colored. Metal handle. Loved 'em!
I have a 30 year old pair kicking around somewhere. only used for a day. but they're great for stripping control and communications wiring.
I remember my dad demonstrating this style of stripper to me when I was about five. lol!
@SparkyChannel I've known about them for more than 30 years. They work best at a workbench or cabinet, in my opinion. It would be nice if that cutter side loaded, though. And the smart money would make multiple jaw sets for the same frame, so they could sell special models for specialty contractors.
Yes, the pair my dad showed me so many years ago had the cutters on the jaw. Great idea to have multiple sets of jaws. @@kenbrown2808
@@SparkyChannel even if they don't make them user swappable, it's a good design.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and y'all family.
thanks buddy for all.
Thanks, and Happy holidays to you and your family as well!
I'd love some recommendations for sheathing strippers for */2 and */3 wiring as this is where damage to the conductor insulation is high risk. Even better if they can work with the wire already in the box. Yes I know folks use a knife.
I think mine are long gone, but my dad gave me his long ago.:)
Used this style for 10xhhw stripping, works great.
I was lucky enough to find a Klein brand at the swap meet for $5. They're very handy!
Nice!
As a diyer for about 10 years, I always used linesman pliers which i knew i shouldn't have. I finally broke down and bought me some wire strippers a few days ago. Wish I wouldve seen these. I bought the milwaukee 7 in 1 wire stripper. Every outlet and switch in my house was back stabbed.
Good upgrade!
Good video Sparky. Milwaukee has pretty much every trade covered.
Yes they do, thanks Gary!
Yep. Like my Wood Specialties SpeedEx stripper. Pat, 1952.
Hi Don! 1952, right on! I bet they still work fine too!
Hi Bill. Yes they do. Came in a metal box with 9- stripping dies for different wire combinations including twin lead antenna wire to zip cords.@@SparkyChannel
That's amazing! @@donl1410
Another good tool & demo ... Thx and Happy Thanksgiving
Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Wow this takes me back. They look like one of the first strippers I was ever shown and used something like 4 decades ago. I stopped using them cause I was faster with regular ones which were less bulky and had more features.
Me too! My dad showed me a tool like this when I was five. I thought it was amazing!
@@SparkyChannel It was my dad that showed me it, too! And put me to work with them not long after. It was a bit more than 40 years but that’s as long as I’m willing to date myself 😀.
LOL, me too! @@RJ-ej1nr
Couple years, ago....
I was digging around on-line, on Amazon, and Finally Decided to get Capri, wire strippers....
I found out, there are a total of 8-10 Companies, with this design, and all subtle variations, of this tool.....
All made in China....lol
Thanks for sharing!
very nice
I luv em
Me too!
nice
Thanks!
New.... ??? Klein tools have it since many years ago
Ikr
I have my grandpa’s and he past away in’73.
They look identical to my Kleins from my memory. I wonder who manufactures them.
I do too!
I bet they still work too.
Looks like a knockoff of the Klein Tools Katapult. I get that Milwaukee is trying to break into the hand tools world but they should really spend that marketing dollars on improving their power tools and leave the hand tools to Klein Tools, Knipex, Wiha and the like. So far, all the Milwaukee hand tools I've tried have been inferior to those brands and the prices are about the same so there is no point in getting them from Milwaukee. Anyway, I've used the Klein Tools Katapult for about 10 years now when I'm stripping in a panel or working with a lot of stranded wire because they're tougher to strip than solid wire. The motion on this style of stripper is a lot easier on the wrists.
Thanks!
@@SparkyChannel Thank you for your videos! I do mostly resi work so I really enjoy your pipe bending tutorials!
I can tell you are getting paid
nothing new about that I've had one for 30 years
Excellent!
Lmao. Tool manufacturers are really blowing through ceilings these days. Putting out "new" 40 year old designs.