- Wire stripper with self-adjusting mechanism to strip wire from 10-24 AWG while swivel knob micro-adjusts to strip gauges smaller than 20 AWG
- Adjustable stopper controls the length of the core strip
- Wire crimper crimps 10-22 AWG insulated, 10-22 AWG non-insulated and 7-9mm ignition terminals while wire cutter extends versatility
- ProTouch grips provide maximum comfort and reduced hand fatigue
- Backed by the IRWIN Lifetime Guarantee
The IRWIN VISE-GRIP Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper, 8", makes stripping wire from 10-24 AWG easier than ever. It has a self-adjusting mechanism and a swivel knob for micro-adjustments for gauges smaller than 20 AWG. The wire crimper crimps 22 AWG insulated, 10-22 AWG non-insulated, and 7-9mm terminals. With a wire cutter and ProTouch Grips for maximum comfort and reduced hand fatigue, it is backed by the IRWIN Lifetime Guarantee.
By A. Dove
If you do any kind of wiring, whether installing a ceiling light in your house or tinkering with tiny circuit boards, you need this. I had one for years, and finally managed to break it. Thinking I could do without, I used various cheap wire strippers until I finally couldn't take it any more, and then ordered a new one of these - or at least I thought I did. Look closely before you buy one. There's a very similar-looking product that claims to be "automatic," but it's not. Instead, it has a series of grooves for different wire sizes, so you have to know what size wire you're stripping, and fit it into the right groove. That one is a piece of junk.
This tool is the one you want. The jaws on this one automatically adjust to the wire size, grip the insulation, cut just down to the wire, and then yank the insulation off, in one smooth motion. You don't need to know what size wire you have.
In fact, you don't even need to see the wire. I just finished connecting a new light circuit, and part of the job required splicing some wiring in a very cramped space between some ductwork and the floor joists. I could either see the wires or fit my hands in to touch them - not both. Reaching in with this tool, I fed each wire into the jaws, felt that it was in the correct position, then squeezed the handles. When I pulled my hands out and took a look, there were my perfectly-stripped wires waiting to be spliced.
This tool is the one you want. The jaws on this one automatically adjust to the wire size, grip the insulation, cut just down to the wire, and then yank the insulation off, in one smooth motion. You don't need to know what size wire you have.
In fact, you don't even need to see the wire. I just finished connecting a new light circuit, and part of the job required splicing some wiring in a very cramped space between some ductwork and the floor joists. I could either see the wires or fit my hands in to touch them - not both. Reaching in with this tool, I fed each wire into the jaws, felt that it was in the correct position, then squeezed the handles. When I pulled my hands out and took a look, there were my perfectly-stripped wires waiting to be spliced.
By Zen
This tool is brilliant! Best $20 wire stripper I ever bought all my life.
In the past I used a Husky/Generic Wire Cutter to "nick" the wire coating, then used two pliers and applied force to separate the wire sheath from the wire within. This process took great concentration and was extremely time consuming and sometimes I ended up with exposed wires of different lengths.
With the Irwin Self-adjusting wire stripper, I work like a Robot. Slide wire in, grip n' splice, and repeat!
Best part of all, It works on 26 Gauge Kynar wire. If you don't know, this wire is roughly two hairs thick! The precision of this tool allows me to strip even such a fragile wire as simple as "Slide, grip, and remove!".
-There were a few times i stripped the Kynar so fast that the Irwin Stripper Ripped the Kynar in half. :D
Obviously, the thicker wires also work wonderfully.
I have Added images Showing the Stripping of Kynar Wire.
Image 1: The wire in on top of my finger, showing just how thin this wire is.
Image 2: The Precise grip of the Teeth of the Irwin Adjustable wire stripper.
Image 3: The stripped Kynar Wire.
I highly recommend this product. There were a few reviewers recommending a different brand by Klein. Klein costs like 20% more and has less physical functions.
In the past I used a Husky/Generic Wire Cutter to "nick" the wire coating, then used two pliers and applied force to separate the wire sheath from the wire within. This process took great concentration and was extremely time consuming and sometimes I ended up with exposed wires of different lengths.
With the Irwin Self-adjusting wire stripper, I work like a Robot. Slide wire in, grip n' splice, and repeat!
Best part of all, It works on 26 Gauge Kynar wire. If you don't know, this wire is roughly two hairs thick! The precision of this tool allows me to strip even such a fragile wire as simple as "Slide, grip, and remove!".
-There were a few times i stripped the Kynar so fast that the Irwin Stripper Ripped the Kynar in half. :D
Obviously, the thicker wires also work wonderfully.
I have Added images Showing the Stripping of Kynar Wire.
Image 1: The wire in on top of my finger, showing just how thin this wire is.
Image 2: The Precise grip of the Teeth of the Irwin Adjustable wire stripper.
Image 3: The stripped Kynar Wire.
I highly recommend this product. There were a few reviewers recommending a different brand by Klein. Klein costs like 20% more and has less physical functions.
By J. Ross
This is a tool that after one project I wondered how I worked without it. Getting a perfect strip on a wire with regular wire strippers is frustrating for me. So much so that typically a knife was my preferred method, it was just as fast and yielded similar results. Now all that has changed. This tool is, upon first use, a sort of magical instrument. With a squeeze of the handles wires come out perfect and the project gets done faster. After using this tool for some time now I can say I still love it but it isn't perfect(what is). Sometimes a second squeeze is needed as it doesn't strip perfectly every time on the first pull, no big deal. It is also heavy. The solid construction of this tool makes it a workstation tool not a "on the belt" carry with you. Regardless the time savings with this are considerable and it still earns 5 stars.
By DPottenburgh
I was skeptical when it came to the "self-adjusting" aspect of the item. I was expecting a let-down initially, but the design is solid. I was cautiously optimistic because of the IRWIN name on this tool, and I am absolutely THRILLED with these. I considered going with Greenlee since I knew it was dependable (their 'Terminator' set), but at half the price, this IRWIN fit the bill well enough, so I bought it. I'm not in any sort of industry which requires expensive super tools; just a hobbyist who appreciates a well made tool... and this is definitely an upgrade from scissors and the cheap-o strippers from Harbor Freight. My father wanted his own pair of these before he even used them. If you're seriously in the market for a good pair of wire strippers, buy these. Stop looking and add this to your cart.
By Electrical Residential Service
Although Made in Taiwan, this wire stripper is of a higher quality than the heavy duty wire stripper promoted elsewhere on Amazon.
I have taken a video review of this one compared to another stripper for you to see the difference and decide.
You may find this particular Irwin brand a bit more expensive, but it's worth it, it's a little heavier and really does look of a higher quality and a better legend imprint. The comparison stripper has a legend halfhidden by the plastic insulation on the handles.
So, yeah, do buy this one if you're looking for quality. The other one is also good, but you can see the difference better in my video.
This one strips (main function), crimps and cuts as auxiliary functions, but my recommendation is you stick to its main function. You can buy wire cutters for cutting and a crimper for crimping to get the job well done.
I have taken a video review of this one compared to another stripper for you to see the difference and decide.
You may find this particular Irwin brand a bit more expensive, but it's worth it, it's a little heavier and really does look of a higher quality and a better legend imprint. The comparison stripper has a legend halfhidden by the plastic insulation on the handles.
So, yeah, do buy this one if you're looking for quality. The other one is also good, but you can see the difference better in my video.
This one strips (main function), crimps and cuts as auxiliary functions, but my recommendation is you stick to its main function. You can buy wire cutters for cutting and a crimper for crimping to get the job well done.
By Megamon
These wire cutters are simply awesome. This Christmas I received a few of these newer Irwin tools (linesman pliers and wire cutters). Then I saw this tool and used some gift card money to get it on the advice of a friend. I am very happy with this tool. Right after I got it I had a small computer wire break on me and I was struggling to strip the wire of the side I wanted to replace. I tried a couple times with my standard wire cutter (because I thought the wire was way too small to use this tool on) but I couldn't get a good strip because the wire was actually too small. Then I gave this tool a try, AMAZING! On the very first try I got an excellent strip of the wire and I was off and soldering in seconds. I have attached a picture of the wire size. As far as sturdiness of tools go this (as all of the new Irwin blue/yellow handle tools) is significant. It also has a neat feature of a sliding stop to help you get exactly the right depth of strip. I imagine this will work very well with larger guage wire. To strip my very small wire you can just turn it out of the way and it is easy to eyeball the length. It also has nice cutters and crimpers on the inside of the grips so this tool pretty much replaces every feature of my old wire stripper cutter with the exception of small pliers on the end of those (which I rarely use anyway). You will really enjoy using this tool I highly recommend it.
By AlmostEverything
Likes:
– ready to use out-of-the-box
– quality construction
– really easy to use
– saves time
– perfectly stripped
dislikes:
– limited on the gauge of wire
– small wire cutter
overall:
I bought this wire stripper to do some simple swapping of some lights. I also wanted to use this on some terminal cables on my car battery. This worked excellently for stripping smaller wire in a matter of seconds, however I was not able to use this for the terminal cable. This is really my mistake, because of the gauge of wire in comparison to the wire stripper. I think the tool itself is a real timesaver for someone that might not be that familiar with stripping wires and also for someone that has a lot of experience. For me, with not that much experience, it helps avoid cutting the wire by accident and ensuring that I get an accurate strip length. With traditional wire strippers I sometimes take too much off the wire or not enough, or I put the gauge in the wrong hole because is not clearly marked etc… Sometimes I am in a tight spot and having one tool with one hand would help. So I find it really easy and foolproof to just use this. Just one thing to keep in mind is the size of the stripper. I wish they made a larger one for thicker wire. Take a look at the pictures I included to get a better idea. If this review helped you please let Amazon know below . Thank you
– ready to use out-of-the-box
– quality construction
– really easy to use
– saves time
– perfectly stripped
dislikes:
– limited on the gauge of wire
– small wire cutter
overall:
I bought this wire stripper to do some simple swapping of some lights. I also wanted to use this on some terminal cables on my car battery. This worked excellently for stripping smaller wire in a matter of seconds, however I was not able to use this for the terminal cable. This is really my mistake, because of the gauge of wire in comparison to the wire stripper. I think the tool itself is a real timesaver for someone that might not be that familiar with stripping wires and also for someone that has a lot of experience. For me, with not that much experience, it helps avoid cutting the wire by accident and ensuring that I get an accurate strip length. With traditional wire strippers I sometimes take too much off the wire or not enough, or I put the gauge in the wrong hole because is not clearly marked etc… Sometimes I am in a tight spot and having one tool with one hand would help. So I find it really easy and foolproof to just use this. Just one thing to keep in mind is the size of the stripper. I wish they made a larger one for thicker wire. Take a look at the pictures I included to get a better idea. If this review helped you please let Amazon know below . Thank you
By D. Coral
I've used this style of stripper for years ever since they were first introduced. It's nice because you don't have to put the wire through a specific-size slot unlike other strippers. Just put the wire into the claws and this stripper figures out how much tension to apply automatically. This makes it quicker to use. For example when I'm on a ladder and I'm holding screws in one hand and a flashlight with my teeth and this wire stripper in the other hand, I can reach out and strip a piece of wire sticking out of the wall rather blindly. If I had to thread the needle to the right wire gauge as with other types of strippers it would be a lot harder than using this one. This tends to work best with gauges around 12 or smaller diameter. Good for household circuits and hobby electronics wiring.
By Chuck Pearson
The tool works like magic on 18 gauge wire for a fluorescent light ballast. The yellow length adjuster does not lock tightly in place but seems to stay well enough if you barely touch it with the wire.
Now for the history lesson: The tool is marked VISE GRIP. Vise Grip was the brand of the locking pliers manufactured by American Tool Company. In 1993 Americal Tool acquired Irwin. In 2002 Newell Rubbermaid acquired American Tool. In 2008 they closed the original Vise-Grip plant in Nebraska and moved production to China (Taiwan?) Newell Rubbermaid owns, among other companies, Papermate (pens), Sharpie (markers) and Rubbermaid (containers). They could call this a Sharpie tool but the Irwin brand has more of a reputation. This tool was manufactured in Taiwan.
Now for the history lesson: The tool is marked VISE GRIP. Vise Grip was the brand of the locking pliers manufactured by American Tool Company. In 1993 Americal Tool acquired Irwin. In 2002 Newell Rubbermaid acquired American Tool. In 2008 they closed the original Vise-Grip plant in Nebraska and moved production to China (Taiwan?) Newell Rubbermaid owns, among other companies, Papermate (pens), Sharpie (markers) and Rubbermaid (containers). They could call this a Sharpie tool but the Irwin brand has more of a reputation. This tool was manufactured in Taiwan.
By oNLineAdDict
very easy to use, strips wires quick and clean. only problem I had when using this was the 12ga wires, but I guess it was the wires because the outer sleeves were very thick. I had to do it twice cause it only pulled off half one side each time. I also crimped terminal ends and it works great. Handle is long enough and gives great leverage. Wire cutter works great as well, makes nice clean cuts.
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