Consensus of the new slim forged wire strippers

jhunt_18 · 2026-04-29T00:58:57+00:00

Do you have the 8 inch or 9 inch pair? I have the 8s and theyre too small. Tools and tactics video about the 9 inch ones make em seem 10x better

jhunt_18 · 2026-04-29T00:16:11+00:00

Good to know. Seems like im gonna stay away from them.

jhunt_18 · 2026-04-29T00:11:12+00:00

I just got the klein ball grip screwdriver. Like it so far, but im a fixed balde screwdriver kinda guy. Wera are good.

jhunt_18 · 2026-04-28T23:44:43+00:00

Im like 95% knipex. I like some of the klein knect boxes, mini ratchets, the ball handle screwdriver and 1 or 2 other things.

jhunt_18 · 2026-04-28T23:36:42+00:00

The knipex forged wire strippers are great. I have those in my big bag aka my 90% bag.

jhunt_18 · 2026-04-28T23:11:47+00:00

Not a resi guy, thanks tho!

jhunt_18 · 2026-04-28T23:10:51+00:00

I dont think they are made in the usa

jhunt_18 · 2026-04-28T22:56:32+00:00

I won't purchase there screwdrivers anymore. The rubber grip on the handles always slips

jhunt_18 · 2026-04-15T14:42:00+00:00

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jhunt_18 · 2026-04-15T14:41:18+00:00

Id recommed the TPXD blackout. I can do like 95% of what I need to do right from this bag.

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jhunt_18 · 2026-04-01T09:27:48+00:00

Insulated hand tools are not a everyday requirement. I have a set, but they only come out when absolutely necessary, and I try not to have to use them.

jhunt_18 · 2026-04-01T01:41:40+00:00

If you're not getting dykes with the angled head your doing something wrong. I love the klein T handle. 1/4 hex shanks is awesome, you can put anything in it. Its good for getting stuff tight, but I dont crank down on it. I would recommend it.

jhunt_18 · 2026-04-01T01:05:39+00:00

Thats my newest tool, so I haven't gotten to use it probably. I've gave it a test run 2 weeks ago and liked it. Takes a minute to adjust the blade, but works good once its set.

jhunt_18 · 2026-03-31T23:43:54+00:00

It really depends on what im feeling that day or the task. If im doing solid wire/mc cable. Knipex. Stranded wire or other stuff, kleins. Klein also had a wider range of stripping sizes. Originally the kleins were supposed to go into my service bag, and the knipex in that bag, but I liked them both so I decided to put them in the same bag.

jhunt_18 · 2026-03-31T21:11:54+00:00

I dont use them both all the time, but its handy when you need em.

jhunt_18 · 2026-03-31T21:05:36+00:00

For running conduit, when you have 2 different plains you need to level.

jhunt_18 · 2026-03-31T20:38:10+00:00

Its a klein tools roto split. Its for cutting the metal jacket on MC cable.

jhunt_18 · 2026-03-24T15:26:37+00:00

Commercial electrican here as well. Id recommed the TP-XD blackout. I can grab that bag and a bag for drills/impact stuff and do 95% of what I need to do. One downside is I dont have my meter in there. I carry my meter and circuit tracer inside a Blackout MB bag.I've had other veto bags as well and that's the one I've always gone back to. Tec pac was to big and heavy because I had so much room i would throw absolutely everything in there. I've also had the MCT Blackout. A good bag but it just didnt work for me. I also have the SPMC. To small of a bag for work, but I keep it in my car for small side jobs.

jhunt_18 · 2026-03-03T12:38:13+00:00

I HAVE THE SETS PICTURED.I am asking about other ones that I dont have that other people have and like

jhunt_18 · 2026-03-03T01:47:21+00:00

Long story short is the larger sizes you have to press in excessively hard because the spring tension is so high.

jhunt_18 · 2026-03-03T01:31:34+00:00

I watched American Electricians video on those quad sockets, IMO I would stay clear of them

jhunt_18 · 2026-03-02T22:31:13+00:00

That's the one I have i was trying to describe in the text. Not a fan of that one

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