The 6/32 size also cuts cover plate screws for decora style devices. If your kitchen counter plugs are against tiles, you can get that cover plate tight to the tile by cutting the screws. For me, I find it works well to thread the screw all the way into the cutter; then just back it off about 1/3 turn before cutting it. The screw is still long enough to bite into the receptacle threads, and short enough that it doesn’t jam against the tile and bulge out the cover plate. Cheers !!
Excellent video! I learned more watching this short video than half a dozen longer ones. Clear with just enough detail to ensure that all was understood. Thanks!
Been using all these features for years but for all DIY-ers this is the most to the point short educational video. No small talk, no BS, just straight valid information. 👍
Took me decades of DIY to learn these tips, just sent this off to my son so he can learn just how many different tasks the strippers can do in FIVE MINUTES. Thanks ! I liked and subscribed. Very nice job.
I didn't know what I didn't know. This video is clear and concise. I love how such a simple tool when used right can be such a powerful tool. Thank for an excellent tutorial. JS
Been making electrical connections for 50 years but didn't know all this about these simple wire cutters!! Boy I feel dumb and could have saved myself a lot of time and aggravation through the years. Thanks to the internet and great, knowledgeable teachers such as you sharing your gifts, millions will enjoy their work and projects more and be able to accomplish more, leaving them more time for personal growth, higher callings and service to the world. Thank you sir!!
A little context might help explain my lack of knowledge about all the features. When I was in high school, I began building electronic projects and probably was given or purchased a cheep pair of wire cutters with no instructions about the features. Wire cutters back then likely did not have the extra features. I continued to purchase cheep ones a I needed (which turned out to be a false economy considering how much time I could have saved and the enjoyment missed doing DIY, hobby and home improvement work). With cheepo ones you cannot use the needle nose to bend #14 and #12 because the blades twist. At one time I worked in a small industrial setting but there, I was supplied with a deluxe stripper that gripped the wire on one end and stripped the other all in one squeeze. Because of this video I will definitely look through my strippers to check them out and reevaluate what I have and buy a good pair or learn to use the ones I have more effectively. Thanks again!
1:39 - This is my absolute favorite feature of this type of stripper that I have used since I got my first Ideal brand 'T-5' strippers. I love my T5s! 4:29 - I like to put the forefinger on my cutting hand over the hole and poke the wire through the hole into my finger to make the perfect hook every time! This technique conveniently bends the hook downward allowing the hook to be placed around the device screw in the correct direction for tightening.
Hi John. Thank you for great info. I didn’t know about the screw cutter feature or the ‘pro’ tip on using the holes to put loops on wire. Cheers from across the pond 😊
Very helpful. Learned how to use at least 3 more functions of my wire cutters. Always thought I was missing something on how to use them. Now I know . Thanks!
Good video since allot of people have no idea about those features. Here is something else to mention about the screw cutter, only one side has the thread feature. Both ways will cut the screw but only one way will straighten the the threads.
I use the screw c utters on just about every other job. The J hooks have saved me a bunch of time. I've been blessed by having a good close friend who is a master electrician teaching me over the years in what I needed to know to be efficient on the job. Your video is by far the best one yet, it's brief, and easy to understand
Heck I've worked with journeyman electricians that didn't know about the little hole for solid wire that will bend the loops for hooking up switches and receptacles.
I've been doing DIY electrical work on my homes and rentals for over 50 years. I sure wish i'd seen this video 50 years ago. A couple of hints you just gave would have helped a lot. I had no idea about the screw cutter. what a great tool. Thanks
Great video on the tool. :) The only thing that I do is run a piece of electrial tape around the plug to prevent any of the bare wires hitting the contacts on the side.
I’ve been a ticketed electrician for 15 years, when I started the journeyman I worked with gave me the same Ideal strippers. He said they were the best ones he has ever used. I still use them today.
I was also an industrial electrician for most of my career. 30 year electrician and 10 year electrical engineer. Im retired now. Thanks for your comment.
John, thank you for teaching a dummy on proper use of these pliers. I may invest in one to make switch replacements much easier since you showed us how to make and properly install the hooks.
I always wondered about those screw cutting holes, just figured they were another option for bending your hook lol. Also most of those types of wire strippers too flimsy to use the needle nose function of it so I always carry needle nose pliers along with them.
Thanks John for a super valuable video. So appreciative of a straight forward video; no stupid graphics or loud music interfering with the message. So much great info in just five minutes! Now I’m thinking my dimmer switch off the kitchen may have had some strands cut during stripping resulting in too much light flickering the past many months. When I tap on the dimmer part, the light flickers. Finally, it stays put for a while on high until the next flickering. I’m going to have to take it apart and take a look and see if that’s the problem. Otherwise, it must be the switch, right? I may just go back to a regular on off switch for that light as the flickering is way too annoying.
I liked the J-Hook. I never thought of that. Amazing how many tools we have that we use on a daily bases that have hidden secrets many of us just don't know, or thought of. thank you for the video.
I have been doing many of these jobs for years but I still learned a couple things and by chance I just purchased a set of Ideal strippers like the ones you demoed so that was very helpful. Thanks!!
Sir I appreciate your review of this tool and pro-techniques used. It is amazing what experience can be passed on in only 5 minutes!!! I NEVER knew that you can cut screws with this…..and the small notes about stranded and solid wires on the tool. And bending the hook….WOW that is a game changer, I was putting the tool down and using needle nose pliers…..beginner mistakes.
Thank you I've been doing my own electric work for over 60 years and the only tip that I needed from you and it was kind of important I did not know that was the tip number one thank you
3:15 another great use for the needle nose functionality is to break the brass tab off electrical outlets to isolate terminals when needed. Great video!
Excellent video, I learned a lot, I was making the mistake of clamping down on the wire and going up and down, instead of using your thumb, Thank you!!
I do my own electrical work at home and am always looking for wonderful pro tips like this presentation. Thank you, I learnt a lot about this tool that I also have, however never found any material on using it too it's fullest potential.
I was literally going to ask why you didn't pigtail and then 5 seconds later you gave us the answer. Awesome. I've been wiring houses and shops since I was 14, I'm 59 now, and it wasn't until 20 years ago that someone showed me the pigtail method, and I have been using that ever since.
Great video. Highly informative. Thanks for all the tips. I had no idea about many of them, like what those little holes in the wire stripper were for.
Ok, New sub here. I'm not an electrician, although I received training from two different journeymen, years and years ago. I've been doing electrical off and on for five decades now, and honestly, most of the tips you shared were news to me. Thanks for sharing. I came away smarter and more knowledgeable for your sharing!!
Great tips on wire strippers. I see you didn't try to cut a 8/32 bolt. I have he the ideal 45-621 and it wouldn't cut the 8/32 bolt. There are few wire strippers that will cut the 8/32 bolt. The Southwire wire stripper did cut it but took a lot of force.
I have used cutters/strippers all my life and cringe when I see how most folks use them. So many sets end up ruined by folks who have no idea...... the tool graveyard is full of them. Nice video!
... heads to the DIY toolkit to see if my various wirestrippers have that screw cutting feature. Not something I've needed to do yet but you never know! 🙂
I was taught to always pinch my J hooks closed before screwing them down tight. I suppose they're not going anywhere regardless, but pinching them closed, or nearly closed, does seem to add some extra assurance and it helps to keep the screw from opening the J as its tightened down. Just my two cents. Thanks for the tips!
I’ve had to repair several receptacles installed by an electrician that’s been in the business for a long time. The common thing I’ve found was the wire under the screw in the wrong direction and screws not tightened properly. He also didn’t properly connect solid and stranded wire on LED fixtures resulting in fixture failure. Thanks for a great video.
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can’t believe I never actually knew about the screw cutter. that’s awesome!
Same here.
They don’t all have that feature. Most of your cheaper strippers don’t have them.
Me neither
I bought them for installing cabinet knobs before I even knew how to strip a wire 😂
The 6/32 size also cuts cover plate screws for decora style devices. If your kitchen counter plugs are against tiles, you can get that cover plate tight to the tile by cutting the screws. For me, I find it works well to thread the screw all the way into the cutter; then just back it off about 1/3 turn before cutting it. The screw is still long enough to bite into the receptacle threads,
and short enough that it doesn’t jam against the tile and bulge out the cover plate. Cheers !!
I enjoy watching videos made by people who know what they are talking about.
lol
I also enjoy watching such videos. Cheers.
Nor did he talk about the weather, his dog, the price of tea in China etc etc.
Thank you, I am a 74 year old DIYer and I've needed some of your tips for years now. Thank you for passing on your wisdom.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching
I didn’t know the wire sizes were different for solid and stranded wire. Nor did I know about the screw cutters. Thank you for this video.
Awesome.. thanks for watching.
Excellent video! I learned more watching this short video than half a dozen longer ones. Clear with just enough detail to ensure that all was understood. Thanks!
Thank you. So glad it was helpful. I'll try to keep them coming.
Been using all these features for years but for all DIY-ers this is the most to the point short educational video. No small talk, no BS, just straight valid information. 👍
Thank you!
Took me decades of DIY to learn these tips, just sent this off to my son so he can learn just how many different tasks the strippers can do in FIVE MINUTES. Thanks !
I liked and subscribed. Very nice job.
Thank you my friend. Much appreciated.
Man, been using these for decades and you just schooled me. Subscribed. Thanks for the great presentation
Awesome! Thank you!
I didn't know what I didn't know. This video is clear and concise. I love how such a simple tool when used right can be such a powerful tool. Thank for an excellent tutorial. JS
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
I love your videos. They are chock full of useful information and straightforward. Not a lot of extraneous information.
Thank you. Happy to hear that! I do my best to provide value. I’m more of a teacher than an entertainer. Thanks for watching my videos.
Been making electrical connections for 50 years but didn't know all this about these simple wire cutters!! Boy I feel dumb and could have saved myself a lot of time and aggravation through the years. Thanks to the internet and great, knowledgeable teachers such as you sharing your gifts, millions will enjoy their work and projects more and be able to accomplish more, leaving them more time for personal growth, higher callings and service to the world. Thank you sir!!
Awesome.. Thank you.
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A little context might help explain my lack of knowledge about all the features.
When I was in high school, I began building electronic projects and probably was given or purchased a cheep pair of wire cutters with no instructions about the features. Wire cutters back then likely did not have the extra features. I continued to purchase cheep ones a I needed (which turned out to be a false economy considering how much time I could have saved and the enjoyment missed doing DIY, hobby and home improvement work). With cheepo ones you cannot use the needle nose to bend #14 and #12 because the blades twist.
At one time I worked in a small industrial setting but there, I was supplied with a deluxe stripper that gripped the wire on one end and stripped the other all in one squeeze.
Because of this video I will definitely look through my strippers to check them out and reevaluate what I have and buy a good pair or learn to use the ones I have more effectively. Thanks again!
1:39 - This is my absolute favorite feature of this type of stripper that I have used since I got my first Ideal brand 'T-5' strippers. I love my T5s!
4:29 - I like to put the forefinger on my cutting hand over the hole and poke the wire through the hole into my finger to make the perfect hook every time! This technique conveniently bends the hook downward allowing the hook to be placed around the device screw in the correct direction for tightening.
As a DIY'er I've used wire cutters for many years, the wrong way, but your video will help me use them properly in the future. Thanks!
Glad it helped.. Thanks for watching.
Me too!!! I started posting similar but was too embarrassed to admit it 😂😂
I actually learned several things I didn't know about wire strippers. Thanks!
That's awesome. Thanks for watching.
Same. I'll have to refer to this video next time I'm doing a wiring project in my house. 👍
Hi John. Thank you for great info. I didn’t know about the screw cutter feature or the ‘pro’ tip on using the holes to put loops on wire. Cheers from across the pond 😊
@@tonyr1963 My pleasure Tony.. My wife just returned from a visit over there..
i never knew about the J-Hook holes! will be using those a lot!
Great clear, informative video... never knew about the loop forming holes👍
Thank you!
I always used the needle nose end for loops but now I am going try the loop forming holes. This old dog has no problem undoing 39 years of habits. 😉
All tutorials should be like this. Clear, concise and on point. Hats off to Backyard Maine. May your lobsters look as good as your J-bends!
I appreciate that! Thank you.
Very helpful. Learned how to use at least 3 more functions of my wire cutters. Always thought I was missing something on how to use them. Now I know . Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Timely, thanks so much! I learned so much new practical information about my wire strippers today. Cheers!
My pleasure.
Had no idea about the screw cutter could have used that for years awesome tips 🤙🤙🖖👍✌️🤟
Thank you ..
Good video since allot of people have no idea about those features. Here is something else to mention about the screw cutter, only one side has the thread feature. Both ways will cut the screw but only one way will straighten the the threads.
Great point. I should have mentioned that in the video.
Very well done. This video should loop play in all big box electrical departments. 👍👍👍
Wow, thanks!
I use the screw c utters on just about every other job. The J hooks have saved me a bunch of time. I've been blessed by having a good close friend who is a master electrician teaching me over the years in what I needed to know to be efficient on the job. Your video is by far the best one yet, it's brief, and easy to understand
Thank you.
Thanks John. I definitely learned a few new things frrom this video.
You bet! Thanks for watching.
Priceless. Thank you John.
My pleasure.. Thanks for watching!
Heck I've worked with journeyman electricians that didn't know about the little hole for solid wire that will bend the loops for hooking up switches and receptacles.
Love it when a video like this is made by someone who actually knows what they're doing. 👍
Thank you..
If only other video's were this helpful and to the point without music and graphics. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I've been doing DIY electrical work on my homes and rentals for over 50 years. I sure wish i'd seen this video 50 years ago. A couple of hints you just gave would have helped a lot. I had no idea about the screw cutter. what a great tool. Thanks
Glad it was helpful.. Thanks for sharing.
Needed help with the screw cutter, thank you!
Best video on wire stripper’s I’ve seen. Subscribed.
Thank you..
Well done! Thank-you.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
Great video on the tool. :) The only thing that I do is run a piece of electrial tape around the plug to prevent any of the bare wires hitting the contacts on the side.
Thank you Sir! I’ve been one of the nine for almost 73 years. Long enough!
My pleasure friend.. I love helping people out.
Awesome and thank you! I learned about the screw cutting- never knew!!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching..
I’ve been a ticketed electrician for 15 years, when I started the journeyman I worked with gave me the same Ideal strippers. He said they were the best ones he has ever used. I still use them today.
50 something years and I have never had to cut a screw??? always wondered why those holes were even there??? good video thanks 🤠
I did a lot of industrial work and the screw cutters came in handy.
Always wondered what the holes were for. Thanks for the info and wonderful work on the video..
Glad it was helpful! Thank you.
I was an industrial electrician for 42 years and your tips are spot on. Hopefully some young guns in the field get to see this.
I was also an industrial electrician for most of my career. 30 year electrician and 10 year electrical engineer. Im retired now. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks, didn't know about the screw cutter!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Excellent Videos John! I enjoy them and have learned so much from your years of experience.
Thank you! I'm retired now so doing this helps keep me sharp and hopefully helps out lots of people as well. Thanks for watching Karl.
John, thank you for teaching a dummy on proper use of these pliers. I may invest in one to make switch replacements much easier since you showed us how to make and properly install the hooks.
My pleasure.. But I'm sure you're far from being a dummy. lol
Late to the table, but found your tutorial. It was very helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Nice that someone makes a video on a necessary wire tool 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative. Been doing it wrong for years. Thanks.
Glad to help.. Thanks for watching.
After watching this video I won't be struggling to make the correct sized loop anymore. Thanks!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.
I always wondered about those screw cutting holes, just figured they were another option for bending your hook lol.
Also most of those types of wire strippers too flimsy to use the needle nose function of it so I always carry needle nose pliers along with them.
Thank you sir. I have 4 different wire strippers but never knew how to use them rightly until this video.
That’s great. Thanks for watching
good video, straight to the point, clear and concise!
Thank you!
Thanks John for a super valuable video. So appreciative of a straight forward video; no stupid graphics or loud music interfering with the message. So much great info in just five minutes!
Now I’m thinking my dimmer switch off the kitchen may have had some strands cut during stripping resulting in too much light flickering the past many months. When I tap on the dimmer part, the light flickers. Finally, it stays put for a while on high until the next flickering. I’m going to have to take it apart and take a look and see if that’s the problem. Otherwise, it must be the switch, right? I may just go back to a regular on off switch for that light as the flickering is way too annoying.
Thank you! It does sound like a connection issue.
Excellent video! I had no idea strippers could cut screws.
Thank you
Excellent Tips. Very helpful to the home/shop handy person.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Excellent video, I learned how to make easy J hooks today, thanks
Great to hear! Thanks for watching.
I liked the J-Hook. I never thought of that. Amazing how many tools we have that we use on a daily bases that have hidden secrets many of us just don't know, or thought of.
thank you for the video.
You bet.. Thanks for watching.
I learned a lot of good tips here. Thanks much. Nothing better than to learn from a pro. I always have room to learn more.
Great to hear that.. Thank you.
That was so useful!
I never knew it had so many features...thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Thank you John. This was very easy to understand and helpful to a true amateur like me.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching my friend.
I have been doing many of these jobs for years but I still learned a couple things and by chance I just purchased a set of Ideal strippers like the ones you demoed so that was very helpful. Thanks!!
My Pleasure.
Excellent lesson. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Sir I appreciate your review of this tool and pro-techniques used. It is amazing what experience can be passed on in only 5 minutes!!! I NEVER knew that you can cut screws with this…..and the small notes about stranded and solid wires on the tool. And bending the hook….WOW that is a game changer, I was putting the tool down and using needle nose pliers…..beginner mistakes.
So glad that you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching.
Thank you I've been doing my own electric work for over 60 years and the only tip that I needed from you and it was kind of important I did not know that was the tip number one thank you
Excellent!
I'm never too old to learn! Thanks
Me either.. Thanks for watching.
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3:15 another great use for the needle nose functionality is to break the brass tab off electrical outlets to isolate terminals when needed. Great video!
Great tip! Thank you..
amazing info. 40 years and I didnt know half of what that tool can do
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching
Excellent video, I learned a lot, I was making the mistake of clamping down on the wire and going up and down, instead of using your thumb, Thank you!!
Happy to help! Thanks for watching
Enjoyed watching this - well-paced, great use of close-ups. I learned a lot in just a few minutes.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching..
Yup. Best wire stripper/cutter model imo too. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks John. Very good info from a knowledgeable source
My pleasure. Thanks for watching my friend.
Super informative with clarity.
Thank you. Glad it was helpful!
I do my own electrical work at home and am always looking for wonderful pro tips like this presentation. Thank you, I learnt a lot about this tool that I also have, however never found any material on using it too it's fullest potential.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks
I was literally going to ask why you didn't pigtail and then 5 seconds later you gave us the answer. Awesome. I've been wiring houses and shops since I was 14, I'm 59 now, and it wasn't until 20 years ago that someone showed me the pigtail method, and I have been using that ever since.
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.
Useful tips! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
very good never knew about all the features , great video . Gonna look at more of your videos to get more tips like this
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Thank you.. I'm working on a new one now covering self testing GFCI receptacles. Should be out in a few days.
Thanks, from a fellow USAF vet. I learned something new!
My pleasure and thanks for your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Best video I’ve seen on the subject! I’m an advanced amateur by the way.
Wow, thanks! Much appreciated..
Great video. Highly informative. Thanks for all the tips. I had no idea about many of them, like what those little holes in the wire stripper were for.
Good video. I never knew about the wire-bending holes, but will use this. Thanks.
Thank you.. Happy to help.
i wish all videos were this clear, amazing job!
Glad you like them! Thanks so much..
68 years and I never knew any of this stuff, boy do I feel dumb.
I did't know about the screw cutter but now i do thanks brother
My pleasure.. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your service. StaffSgt. 1968 - 1974
Thank you for your service as well brother. I made sergeant right before I got out. 1984-1988. 🇺🇸
I have the same type of wire stripper multi-tool from Klein and it's much better than anything I've ever used before.
The Kleins are very nice. Great brand as well.
Okay, I confess...I'm DYIer who thought he knew but your video straightened me out. Thanks for a great video, I learned some great tips.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Thanks for the educational video! Learned something new!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching.
Veey thorough. I appreciate the repetition. Great educator
Glad it was helpful! Thanks a ton
Ok, New sub here. I'm not an electrician, although I received training from two different journeymen, years and years ago. I've been doing electrical off and on for five decades now, and honestly, most of the tips you shared were news to me. Thanks for sharing. I came away smarter and more knowledgeable for your sharing!!
Welcome aboard! Good luck.
Great tips on wire strippers. I see you didn't try to cut a 8/32 bolt. I have he the ideal 45-621 and it wouldn't cut the 8/32 bolt. There are few wire strippers that will cut the 8/32 bolt. The Southwire wire stripper did cut it but took a lot of force.
These will cut an 8/32 but it does take more force to do so.
You are a very good teacher 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you! Much appreciated.
Southern Maine also, love your channel!
Awesome! Thank you! Where are you from? I'm just ten miles outside of Portland.
I have used cutters/strippers all my life and cringe when I see how most folks use them. So many sets end up ruined by folks who have no idea...... the tool graveyard is full of them. Nice video!
... heads to the DIY toolkit to see if my various wirestrippers have that screw cutting feature. Not something I've needed to do yet but you never know! 🙂
Thanks so much for your presentation. Clear and to the point. From a fan in Northern Maine.
Glad it was helpful! I love getting comments from fellow Mainas..
That was fantastic. I learned a lot from this vid. Great Job !
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Never pay attention to these details. Learned a lot. Thank very much for these very clear explanations!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching..
Wow. I learned more in a few minutes than ever.superb video thanks for posting.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching..
I was taught to always pinch my J hooks closed before screwing them down tight. I suppose they're not going anywhere regardless, but pinching them closed, or nearly closed, does seem to add some extra assurance and it helps to keep the screw from opening the J as its tightened down. Just my two cents. Thanks for the tips!
Wow, i had no idea how versatile those pliers are.
I’ve had to repair several receptacles installed by an electrician that’s been in the business for a long time. The common thing I’ve found was the wire under the screw in the wrong direction and screws not tightened properly. He also didn’t properly connect solid and stranded wire on LED fixtures resulting in fixture failure. Thanks for a great video.
My pleasure. Thanks for sharing..
Screw cutter for sure.. good one Bob.