We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Wire work is a more delicate task than some might assume. In order to make a repair or installation you must first get to the wire itself, ...

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I wanted to point out a tool that I often use, but rarely see on other people’s workbenches: thermal strippers. They aren’t cheap, but once you’ve used them, it is hard to go back to stripping wires ...

Heavy-duty tool works better on heavier gauge wires. Slightly difficult to adjust and probably better suited for industrial use. The Vise-Grip brand is probably one of the most recognized trade names ...

Confused? This used to be called the Quik Strip tool. But the original company apparently went belly-up, so now it’s the Quick Grip wire stripper by a company called Quickstrip. This is one of those 3 ...

July 18, 2011 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google This $6 multi-function crimper is a very basic (and versatile) tool that anyone who does any kind of work with ...

“It has quickly become an essential tool for my DIY projects.” Electrical work has a way of exposing weak tools very quickly. No matter if you’re repairing automotive wiring, building a custom harness ...