They are for stripping the insulation off electrical wire.
They are for stripping the insulation off electrical wire.
There is a wire stripper you can buy at a hardware store. It looks like pliers, but has a sharp inside edge that when the wire is put into it and held it will cut and strip the plastic off the wire.
To use a wire stripper effectively for stripping insulation from wires, first select the appropriate size notch on the stripper for the wire gauge. Place the wire in the notch and squeeze the handles together to cut through the insulation. Pull the wire stripper away from the wire to remove the insulation. Be careful not to cut into the wire itself.
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.
To strip the insulation of wires in preparation for making electrical connections with them.
"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.
A wire stripper can be used to safely and efficiently remove insulation from electrical wires by adjusting the cutting depth to match the thickness of the insulation, then gripping the wire and rotating the stripper around it to cut through the insulation without damaging the wire underneath.
They are for cutting wire.
To strip speaker wire effectively and safely, use a wire stripper tool to remove the insulation without damaging the wire. Place the wire in the appropriate slot on the stripper tool and gently squeeze the handles to cut through the insulation. Be careful not to cut into the wire itself.
To use a wire stripper effectively, first select the correct size notch for the wire gauge. Place the wire in the notch and squeeze the handles to cut through the insulation. Pull the insulation off the wire gently to avoid damaging the conductor. Repeat the process for each wire.
Stripper, crimper soldering iron, cutting pliers, a small hammer sometimes.