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Offline hickory n Steel

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Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« on: December 17, 2019, 05:43:26 PM »
Don't have any and after my first foray into minor electrical work I realized I need a pair.
I want something decent that's affordable and US made.

Looking for recommendations here.
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Offline slip knot

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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2019, 06:34:09 PM »
I don't know the COO but I like the curved blue handle kliens. But I make one modification to them. The lock mechanism hits me right under the index finger when I use it. Judicious use of a die grinder and I'm happy.

Offline bmwrd0

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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2019, 07:31:22 PM »
I'm with SlipKnot. I have used the Klein's for years now with no issues except the one he mentions about the catch.

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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2019, 07:49:37 PM »
Any idea on the model number ?
They have so many different options on their site.
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Offline slip knot

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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2019, 08:38:03 PM »
https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-Cutter-Stripper-Stranded/dp/B00080DPNQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=CH6NN8367L64&keywords=klien+wire+stripper+tool&qid=1576636419&sprefix=klien+wire%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-3

I think these are what I have, don't recall the bolt cutters on mine but they may be the older version. There several wire sizes listed make sure you get the correct ones.

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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2019, 09:05:07 PM »
I love my Kleins like those. As far as a crimper goes most are made offshore and work just fine for crimping terminals and connectors. Let me check in the shop and see if I have a decent extra pair to send you.

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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2019, 11:30:35 PM »
I love my Kleins like those. As far as a crimper goes most are made offshore and work just fine for crimping terminals and connectors. Let me check in the shop and see if I have a decent extra pair to send you.
That would be great.
Otherwise I'm going shopping tomorrow and can see wat HD or the new big ACE has.
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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2019, 08:36:43 AM »
I carry 2 tools. klien crimpers and klien strippers. use them everyday in hvac for almost a decade with no issues. the crimpers run about $30 the strippers are a bit cheaper.

stay con made the best crimpers but they aren't produced anymore

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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2019, 08:47:29 AM »
I was in a pinch and bought these one day. I like 'em

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-Compact-Wire-Cutter-Stripper/1000382071

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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2019, 09:43:03 AM »
I use these: IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripping Tool / Wire Cutter, 8-Inch (2078309)

They are well made and do a good job.

https://www.amazon.com/VISE-GRIP-Stripping-Cutter-8-Inch-2078309/dp/B000JNNWQ2/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=crimpers&qid=1576683101&sr=8-12

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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2019, 11:04:56 AM »
Supposedly these are a dead on quality copy of the snappy mini-stripper/crimpers. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHQWSCCP

I have the snappy ones and love how compact they are.


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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2019, 12:19:25 PM »
I like having separate strippers and crimpers but the combo unit shown above (Irwin) are certainly fine.

Couple of things I have learned about strippers.  You want the style that are scalloped on both sides of the blade.  Also, the ones with the strippers out front on combo units work best.

Thomas Bettes crimpers or similar style make wonderful tight crimps.  You can feel it in you hand when using them

Here is a link and the channellock brand ones look fine and are a ton cheaper,  scroll down
https://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Betts-WT111M-Insulated-Terminals/dp/B0018LD2PU

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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2019, 05:03:26 PM »
I use the T&B crimpers myself but :-\  I didn't know they cost that much. :-\

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Re: Need some Decent but affordable US made wire stripper / crimpers
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2019, 05:24:56 PM »
I've found the all-in-one stripper/crimper tools too often cut into the wire strands and don't provide a strong crimp.

These are the ones I use.
Nick
Yorktown, VA

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