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Irwin 8" Vise-Grip Self Adjusting Wire Stripper

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Amazon has Irwin 8" Vise-Grip Self Adjusting Wire Stripper (2078300) on sale for $19.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Features:
  • Control the length of the core strip with the built-in adjustable stopper
  • Crimp 10-22 AWG insulated, 10-22 AWG non-insulated, and 7-9mm ignition terminals
  • Strip wire from 10-24 AWG while swivel knob micro-adjusts to strip gauges smaller than 20 AWG
  • Jaw Width: 2 inches

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First time these have dropped below $20 in a very long time.

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Model: IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, Self-Adjusting, 8-Inch (2078300)

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About This Product
    Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)
    Reviews: 16,026 Amazon Reviews
    Product Name: IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, 2 inch Jaw, Cuts 10-24 AWG, ProTouch Grip for Maximum Comfort (2078300)
    Manufacturer: IRWIN
    Model Number: 2078300
    Product SKU: B000OQ21CA
    UPC: 639302638064
    ASIN: B000OQ21CA
    Brand: IRWIN
    Item Dimensions LxWxH: 9.84252 x 3.1496062 x 8.661417 inches
    Item Weight: 0.4 pounds
    Item model number: 2078300
    Manufacturer: IRWIN
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    I've had a set of these for years with heavy use. Awesome tool.
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    Would rather buy this for $2 more!

    Klein Tools 11061 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper / Cutter, Heavy Duty, for 10-20 AWG Solid, 12-22 AWG Stranded, and Romex Wire 12/2 and 14/2

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    JustWrong
    11-28-2023 at 08:42 AM.
    11-28-2023 at 08:42 AM.
    not the lowest price per CCC but with inflation probably this is good price
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    11-28-2023 at 01:32 PM.

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    11-28-2023 at 01:32 PM.
    I've had a set of these for years with heavy use. Awesome tool.
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    idiggplants
    11-28-2023 at 01:35 PM.
    11-28-2023 at 01:35 PM.
    Quote from JustWrong :
    not the lowest price per CCC but with inflation probably this is good price
    lowest price it has been since june 2021 where it was $18 for 20 days.
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    RobD24
    11-28-2023 at 02:51 PM.
    11-28-2023 at 02:51 PM.
    Love this tool!
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    BadgerStabber
    11-28-2023 at 03:08 PM.
    11-28-2023 at 03:08 PM.
    Worked for a company that builds dental equipment. I worked on the assembly line, and they handed me a set of these for wire stripping. I set them down and picked up a set of the style that have multiple stripping sizes in the front of the jaws (not the ones in the rear of handles). I worked circles around everyone else. When asked how I was so efficient, I told them their 30.00 strippers slow things down, and after 10yrs in car audio, I could strip faster with a simple cheap set. With a set of Klein that had both wire cutters and crimps in the Jaws even faster, they refused to allow me to crimp as their crimps were "calibrated."

    Long story short.. if you are a novice, these may be fine for you.. if you are cutting and stripping daily... learn to use the cheap set, and it will save you time.
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    seanleeforever
    11-28-2023 at 03:36 PM.
    11-28-2023 at 03:36 PM.
    Quote from BadgerStabber :
    Worked for a company that builds dental equipment. I worked on the assembly line, and they handed me a set of these for wire stripping. I set them down and picked up a set of the style that have multiple stripping sizes in the front of the jaws (not the ones in the rear of handles). I worked circles around everyone else. When asked how I was so efficient, I told them their 30.00 strippers slow things down, and after 10yrs in car audio, I could strip faster with a simple cheap set. With a set of Klein that had both wire cutters and crimps in the Jaws even faster, they refused to allow me to crimp as their crimps were "calibrated."

    Long story short.. if you are a novice, these may be fine for you.. if you are cutting and stripping daily... learn to use the cheap set, and it will save you time.
    i don't have extensive experience like you have, but i start with a pair of scissors, and eventually had a chance to use those automatic stripper. i must agree with you that one with experience, even just a bit experience, would be better served by a regular, none-automatic one.
    but i do think the calibrated crimper is actually a valid point, not sure about dental equipment, but where i used to work for environment that is subject to extreme vibration, and i can see a calibration is required.
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    11-28-2023 at 03:53 PM.
    11-28-2023 at 03:53 PM.
    Quote from BadgerStabber :
    Worked for a company that builds dental equipment. I worked on the assembly line, and they handed me a set of these for wire stripping. I set them down and picked up a set of the style that have multiple stripping sizes in the front of the jaws (not the ones in the rear of handles). I worked circles around everyone else. When asked how I was so efficient, I told them their 30.00 strippers slow things down, and after 10yrs in car audio, I could strip faster with a simple cheap set. With a set of Klein that had both wire cutters and crimps in the Jaws even faster, they refused to allow me to crimp as their crimps were "calibrated."

    Long story short.. if you are a novice, these may be fine for you.. if you are cutting and stripping daily... learn to use the cheap set, and it will save you time.
    Then you don't know how to use them. Handle-cut strippers take multiple movements, while these are single movement. You should probably try again. LMAO
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    BadgerStabber
    11-28-2023 at 03:57 PM.
    11-28-2023 at 03:57 PM.
    Quote from seanleeforever :
    i don't have extensive experience like you have, but i start with a pair of scissors, and eventually had a chance to use those automatic stripper. i must agree with you that one with experience, even just a bit experience, would be better served by a regular, none-automatic one.
    but i do think the calibrated crimper is actually a valid point, not sure about dental equipment, but where i used to work for environment that is subject to extreme vibration, and i can see a calibration is required.

    Calibrated was.. that the crimps didn't pull apart under "x" force.

    It's done so those using a specific tool meet that crush point on the splice or caps used. They may not have the hand strength to do it with manual crimper otherwise.. the calibrated ratcheting style crimpers give an audible click.

    The dental equipment I made was the wet vac pumps that sit in a closet in some back room corner and suck the spit out of your mouth ๐Ÿ˜‚
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    11-28-2023 at 03:58 PM.
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    Came here to say I owned two of this awesome tool for over 5 years now. Just went and looked up what I paid from Amazon, it wasโ€ฆ. $19 back in 01/2016 and $9.58 back in 02/2018.
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    11-28-2023 at 04:10 PM.
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    Quote from fastfxr :
    Then you don't know how to use them. Handle-cut strippers take multiple movements, while these are single movement. You should probably try again. LMAO

    Ummm, and you don't know how to read? Or comprehend what you read? you should probably try that again.

    I specifically state NOT the ones that strip at the rear of the handles (those are trash.. the ones that come in crimp kits)... but the ones that strip at the jaws... they take ONE fluid movement to strip, and I was MORE efficient than others who had worked the same product line for years.

    With a pair of Kleins that have the wire cutters at the tip and the crimps at the rear of the jaw that takes a bit more skill as it is all done via muscle memory so as not to cut the wires. But those can strip and crimp all in one tool without ever setting them down.

    I did pro car audio for 10 years as a job and was also an electronics tech in the military... I'm pretty sure I have a basic concept and knowledge on how to be effective and efficient at my jobs.
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    11-28-2023 at 04:52 PM.
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    Quote from idiggplants :
    lowest price it has been since june 2021 where it was $18 for 20 days.

    This is when I bought it. Life changer.
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    11-28-2023 at 05:05 PM.
    Quote from idiggplants :
    lowest price it has been since june 2021 where it was $18 for 20 days.

    Yep! I got these for 18 in 2021. They are fantastic. Good price.
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    11-28-2023 at 05:32 PM.
    11-28-2023 at 05:32 PM.
    Quote from BadgerStabber :
    Worked for a company that builds dental equipment. I worked on the assembly line, and they handed me a set of these for wire stripping. I set them down and picked up a set of the style that have multiple stripping sizes in the front of the jaws (not the ones in the rear of handles). I worked circles around everyone else. When asked how I was so efficient, I told them their 30.00 strippers slow things down, and after 10yrs in car audio, I could strip faster with a simple cheap set. With a set of Klein that had both wire cutters and crimps in the Jaws even faster, they refused to allow me to crimp as their crimps were "calibrated."

    Long story short.. if you are a novice, these may be fine for you.. if you are cutting and stripping daily... learn to use the cheap set, and it will save you time.

    Spot on. This style of wire stripper is also better when replacing outlets and sockets as they don't require as much space. Sometimes you come across a short wire and this bulky stripper will be a PITA.

    One thing to look for in that style of stripper - get the kind with a spring that auto opens. It will save a lot of time and hand effort.

    These self stripping doohickeys really only make sense if you're stripping a lot of wires every day.
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