One job that self adjusting wire strippers do best is stripping flat cable. You don’t want it too long or too short to make good electrical contact. As you know, automotive connectors require a specific length of core strip. It has also made the work lot easier because I can strip several wires at ago and I do not have to try different wire gauge slots.Īuto wire strippers are also awesome when the length of the core strip is of importance. The wire stripper removes insulation from wire nicely and uniformly especially when I use the depth stopper. The number one reason why I purchased these cream-of-the-crop auto wire strippers is to strip automotive wire when installing car stereos or terminating them to terminal connectors. So, the few reasons I bought the Klein 11061 are: 1. They only weigh 12 ounces but that’s a lot of weight put to carry every day when can get a lighter tool. They are hefty even though not very heavy.
Klein auto wire strippers are not any different. They are light and easy to carry around even in the belt pouch.
#Using wire strippers manual
Manual wire strippers are the ones that deserve a permanent place in the regular service bag. Most of them are hefty and therefore impractical to carry around all the time. What do I use the Klein 11061 Adjustable Wire strippers for?Īs you probably know, most self-adjustable wire strippers are not everyday carry tool. The levers are quite far apart for an average hand to wrap around them nicely and comfortably. Unless you have giant hands, I don’t see how you can close the handles levers with one hand. You need some good hand strength to close the pliers in order to strip or cut the wire. They have a plastic section and a rubber overmold on areas where you will be applying pressure with your hand.ĭespite having solid grips, the action is not very smooth. Though not the most comfortable, the grips on these pliers are solid and decent enough not to blister your hands. And by the way, they cut aluminum electrical wires just as well. I use mine to only cut wires that are not bigger than 10AWG. The manufacturer recommends cutting copper cables only. Unfortunately, the blades are not heavy duty enough to cut very thick electrical wires. I have used the cutters countless times to snip off wires and they do an excellent job every time. To put the icing on the cake, the cutting edge is curved to make even smoother cuts on wires and cables. And this is what the Klein Tools adjustable strippers come with. I have a soft spot for shear-style cutters because they cut clean and straight. The loose stopper is a big letdown for such a good wire stripper! Superb wire cutters I did that and the stopper kept swinging back in the way, especially when operating the pliers with the head facing down. This problem is more pronounced when you want to lock the stopper out of the way. Despite being made of solid metal, the stopper comes loose once the pliers experience some vibration from stripping a few wires. Just turn the locking knob clockwise.īut wait! I noticed a serious problem with the stopper on my Klein. The stopper moves freely and you can lock it down to any length between 0-0.4″. It is not usual plastic that’s the first to break when the pliers fall to the ground. What is so good about the stopper on the Klein is that it is metallic. It allows you to easily strip off the same length on every wire. The stopper is awesome if you are doing something like installing a car stereo or connecting automotive terminals. It helps you to set and control the depth of the core strip. When you want to strip only a specific length of wire, the Klein auto wire strippers adjustable stopper for that.
This problem is more pronounced on bigger gauge wires. So, when you pull to remove the insulation, you end up with an irregular edge. What I don’t like about this style of auto wire strippers is the fact that they don’t pinch the insulation all around. This ensures a good cut into the insulation so that when you pull the insulation will come right off. The stripping side has a sharp edge both on the top and bottom jaw. The serrations on the top and bottom jaw face different directions to hold the wire tight. The gripping jaw has sharp serrations that bite into the insulation to keep the wire from skidding. It has a solid head with strong gripping and stripping jaws. The Klein 11061 is a well-made wire stripper. So what are the outstanding features of the Klein 11061 self-adjusting wire stripper? Excellent gripping and stripping jaws But those are secondary.Ī good wire stripper must first remove insulation from wires effectively before it can crimp or cut wires. Wire strippers come with many add-on features including built-in cutters and crimpers. This is a video review of Klein 11061 Self-adjustable stripping pliers by Pliersman.
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