Neiko Tools Ultimate Self-Adjusting Wire & Cable Stripper
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Neiko Tools Ultimate Self-Adjusting Wire & Cable Stripper
Customer Review: The best wire stripper I ever used, and I'm a professional
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been involved in electronics all my life, and I'm an electronics engineer. Wire stripping has always been somewhat problematic, the non-automatic strippers tends to nick the wire or break a strand, while the automatic ones usually have a blade that has half a dozen or so holes you have to select from depending on the wire size which is annoying, and sometimes the hole you want isn't there. This tool has a universal blade that will cut all common sizes 10 to 24 AWG and even smaller, it doesn't nick the wire or break strands, its easy to use and will even strip two wires at a time. I was embarrassed when an amateur brought this tool over one day; where has it been all my life? It is the best stripper you will ever acquire.Customer Review: Auto wire stripers
Summary: 4 Stars
Well, they have striped all the wires I have tried, oh, 1mm to 4mm, and I have done up to three wires at once, but its tough to get them to all strip. Two at a time is definatly not a problem if you get them even. The crimpers on them are worthless as you already have to pull against springs to close the crimping section, they are about 2-3 inches below the hinge; being between the handles it is very difficult to get the wire to stay inside the connector while positioning it on the crimper.
The construction appears solid, and the wire cutter works alright. The real beauty is not having to position the wire in a certain slot and with one quick pull, the wire is striped.
Customer Review: A little instruction would have been helpful.
Summary: 4 Stars
This wire stripper is a Taiwanese design that won an invention award a few years ago. The main draw is its ability to adjust to different gauges automatically. This feature does work well in practice as long as the wire is not too thin, and the construction, though not as precise as the best German or Japanese tools, is of decent quality.
My only complaint is the lack of an instruction sheet in the package. The mechanism here is novel, so even though the tool itself is extremely simple to use, one picture of it in operation would have been helpful in clearing all uncertainties in the mind of a new user. Fortunately, such a photo is available at the Amazon site.
Customer Review: Nifty Tool - Works Great
Summary: 4 Stars
I am an amatuer (not a professional). At the time of this review, I had only used this product for one wiring project (stripping wires for connecting an aftermarket car stereo harness). This tool made the stripping job a breeze. The tool works as advertised. In general, the construction of the product is good and the lever system works great in reducing the pressure needed in the palm of your hand. They do call it "pro-grade"... not sure if they really mean it is for professionals. Will the tool continue to perform the same way if used very frequently? Only time will tell...Customer Review: Strips smaller wires better than larger ones
Summary: 2 Stars
I have a pair of wire strippers that I have used for a while now. But when it came to the 24 AWG CAT5 ethernet, my old ones didn't have a cutout small enough. I bought these to replace my old strippers and then some. However, the thicker the wire, the worse these things do. When stripping ethernet, I have had a 100% success rate. However, getting up to 14-12 AWG, the success rate dwindles to 25% or lower. I have found that it is much less frustrating to just use my old strippers for the larger wires. For small stuff, they do really well. For big stuff, forget it.