They are for stripping the insulation off electrical wire.
They are for stripping the insulation off electrical wire.
To strip wire, you can use a wire stripper tool by adjusting it to the appropriate gauge of the wire, then placing the wire inside the tool and squeezing the handles to cut through the insulation. Another method is to use a utility knife to carefully cut around the insulation and then pull it off. Always be careful not to cut into the actual wire while stripping.
To strip the insulation of wires in preparation for making electrical connections with them.
There are a variety of functions on the handheld tool known as the Leatherman Multi Tool. It works as bottle opener, a screwdriver, needle nose pliers, wire cutter and stripper.
"I used the pliers to cut the wire"
Side cutters are pliers i haven't seen in the stores for a while. They had flat jaws and a small wire cutter on one side. A few of them were constructed so the jaws remained parallel. I have one pair dating from 1942 when they were made originally for the USAAF.
They are for cutting wire.
Stripper, crimper soldering iron, cutting pliers, a small hammer sometimes.
A power and ground cable is required alongside a wire cutter and stripper. RCA cables are necessary as well as screwdrivers and pliers. A drill and soldering gun will also prove useful in more complicated circumstances.
A pair of pliers for cutting wire.
A wire stripper is a tool used to remove the insulation from the end of electrical wires. It helps expose the metal conductor inside the wire so that it can be connected to other wires, terminals, or components securely. Wire strippers are commonly used in electrical work and home improvement projects.
It was patented in 1961, inventor is Jack F. Funcik.