Wire Stripper Tool, I’m Tired of Bleedin

Thanks for all the replies. For those that posted ones where it looks like you feed the wire into the stripper (like the stripper is eating the wire) those won't work for what I'm doing right? Like for the method of the picture I posted? I have that exact pair posted by auex but never even thought to try and use it. I use it to strip wires that I have to hook up but never tried doing it the way I posted for the picture. So for those who replied.. Are you using them to do it the method of the picture I posted?

If you use one of the automatic strippers, you don't really need to remove the section of insulation from the midpoint of the run like you're doing. There's generally enough flexibility in the insulation that it can be just opened up by pulling the cut ends outward, and they'll stay separated to allow you to make the connection. The automatic strippers make it easier because they can do the pulling one handed, since they grip the wire insulation on both sides when you squeeze. Like auex said, because they tend to need more room to work with, they can be unwieldy if you're trying to work in a cramped area with tightly bundled cables. Then you might have to revert back to finesse it with a razor or the regular type strippers.

seconded. i use these all the time.

So these work to cut wires as shown in image?

pretty much. One set of jaws holds the insulation while the other set pull the insulation apart. You end up with something pretty close to what is in the picture

Don't ever use t-taps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like to use regular wire strippers, make 2 cuts using the right gauge for the wire, about an inch apart and then use a blade and make a cut between the 2 and then remove insulation. Gary Kline

MECP Master Technician

No, I would NEVER t-taps!! I've had bad experiences with them (not getting good connections and what not).