Motivated by the need to combine multiple functions in one tool to reduce the weight of an electrician’s toolbox, Knipex Tools released a new multifunction automatic wire stripper tool. The Knipex NexStrip Multi-Tool for Electricians. This new wire stripper from…
Electronic engineers and hobbyists don’t use regular pliers on sensitive PCB boards and electronic circuits. They use esd electronic pliers. Electronics pliers are important for cutting excess leads on circuit board components, trimming wires, and gripping components when soldering. What…
If you’ve ever wrestled with a stubborn electrical connector or a fuel line fitting, you know the struggle is real. What should be a quick disconnect turns into a finger-bruising, tab-snapping mess. Dust, grime, and tight clearances only make it…
You can use regular pliers to crimp wire connectors. Read this article to learn how to do it.
Whether you do electrical wiring for a living or are just a guy doing wiring stuff around the house, car, boat, etc, you need a good wire crimper to reliably and firmly secure connectors onto wires. Here are some of the best wire crimper pliers on the market.
You can't avoid crimp connectors if your job involves any form of wiring. Read this article to learn more about terminal connectors and why you need them for your electrical project.
It is difficult to choose between Klein 11061 vs 11063w wire strippers. But this article makes it easier for you.
Klein Tools 11061 automatic wire strippers take away the guesswork game from stripping wire. Here is why I love them.
If you regularly do automotive wiring, boat wiring, or terminate distribution and fire alarm panels, an automatic wire stripper becomes an indispensable companion. Automatic wire strippers self-adjust to different wire gauges while making your work consistent. But which are the…
Manual wire strippers are an older technology for stripping insulated wire. Surprisingly, these simple wire strippers are still the most widely used wire stripping tools to date. They have a permanent place in many people’s tool bags and toolboxes. To…
Between self-adjusting and non self-adjusting wire strippers, which one do you need? Or do you need both? Find out my opinion in this article.
Do you know that needle nose pliers are not the same as long nose pliers? Read this article to understand the difference.
