Wire strippers are specialized tools that — as the name suggests — strip the insulation from wires so you can connect them to other wires or a connector. Having a dedicated tool for such a simple task ...

Stripping wires with a chainsaw — is it ever okay? This video demonstrates common mistakes DIYers make when stripping wires ...

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 ...

We’ve seen a fair number of automated wire cutting builds before, and with good reason: cutting lots of wires by hand is repetitive and carries the risk of injury. What’s common to all these automated ...

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 ...

Discover a clever DIY idea for repurposing a nail clipper to strip electrical wire quickly and easily.

“An outstanding tool that makes handling electrical work a breeze.” Right now, the Irwin Vise-Grip Wire Strippers are on sale for just $19, and they’re a favorite among professionals and DIYers for ...

One might think that [Da_Rius]’s mostly 3D printed wire stripper would count its insulation-shearing blades among the small number of metal parts required, but that turns out to not be the case. The ...

If you need to a little electrical work, but you don’t have a wire stripper handy, you can make one with a few things lying around the house. In this video from the MAD Science Hacks YouTube channel, ...

Wire insulation varies widely, and a processing method that works well with one material may produce poor results with ...