8 Wire Stripper Features Everyone Should Know

Summary by Krater

A detailed demonstration of the different functions, features, and correct uses of wire strippers, covering stripping stranded versus solid wires, needle-nose pliers, wire grabbers, hook holes, wire cutters, bolt shears, reamers, and crimpers using various tools including Klein Tools and Milwaukee models.

From the video

Answers: How do you use all the features on a pair of wire strippers?

• Wire stripping for solid versus stranded wire
• Using wire strippers as needle-nose pliers
• Using the wire grabber function
• Bending wire hooks for terminal screws
• Cutting copper wire and bolt shearing
• Reaming conduit and using automatic wire strippers

What it concludes

• You must use the proper gauge setting on the wire stripper when stripping solid versus stranded wires to avoid cutting the wire strands.
• The built-in reamer on pliers like the Milwaukee models can be used to ream 1/2 inch through 1-inch conduit.
• Using the bolt shearing holes re-threads the bolt so the threads are in good shape to thread right into the next component.