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Wire strippers
On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 11:55:00 AM UTC-5, J Burns wrote:
On 6/9/15 12:00 PM, notbob wrote: On 2015-06-09, J Burns wrote: On 6/8/15 11:11 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: Are you referring to the tool that strips wire and shears screws too? 8-) I've had one of those since the 1970s. I don't know what brand it is, Klein makes this one: http://tinyurl.com/ouzydsc It's a bit like mine, and I like the yellow markings! Like all multi-tools, each function is a compromise. If that is what you want, fine by me. A decent "multi-tool", BUT! ....the Ideal T-Strippers are better wire strippers. nb I like it! They even have a model for stranded wire. How are the looping holes used? The looping holes are used for bending a "U" shape in the end of solid wire like #14 #12 #10 so it will fit under the screw on outlets and switches. 8-) [8~{} Uncle Bent Monster |
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On 6/9/15 1:03 PM, Uncle Monster wrote:
On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 11:55:00 AM UTC-5, J Burns wrote: On 6/9/15 12:00 PM, notbob wrote: On 2015-06-09, J Burns wrote: On 6/8/15 11:11 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: Are you referring to the tool that strips wire and shears screws too? 8-) I've had one of those since the 1970s. I don't know what brand it is, Klein makes this one: http://tinyurl.com/ouzydsc It's a bit like mine, and I like the yellow markings! Like all multi-tools, each function is a compromise. If that is what you want, fine by me. A decent "multi-tool", BUT! ....the Ideal T-Strippers are better wire strippers. nb I like it! They even have a model for stranded wire. How are the looping holes used? The looping holes are used for bending a "U" shape in the end of solid wire like #14 #12 #10 so it will fit under the screw on outlets and switches. 8-) [8~{} Uncle Bent Monster Now I can throw away my needlenose pliers! |
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