IDEALElectrical 45-112 Forged Heavy-Duty Dual NM Wire Stripper

I use them on almost every job. Great for twisted wire, and to have the ability to cut and strip wire. All in one is even better.

They are really hard to find so I say if you need them but them I use them almost everyday and when I’m using them I’m using them all day because they are so versatile

These work great. My only complaint is that they will strip old wire right to the copper every time. Bigger coating on the wire. Use it on new stuff and it works great. Takes some practice though.

These are better than I expected. I got them because ideal cleaned that they were the best for residential work, and I agree. They are definitely the equivalent of klien's gray ladies. Decline multi-tool pliers that I use for a commercial work have no equal and neither do these ideal multiplier for residential work. The 12 and 14 to strippers are amazingly Sharp and make my job more than easy they're made of a good solid chunk of steel but they're lighting off to wear all day! Best multipliers I've ever owned for residential.

Works good on 12/2 Romex wire

Overall is goodI will give it 7 of 10. If you use the stripper more than 4hrs I won't recommend. Mine is not sharp enough to cut through 12-2 Romex. You need to put a lot of strength . 14-2 cuts nicely. Stripping wise is good and sharp and right on the the money. I might sharp it myself or just try another brand

Thanks

the functionality is "ok" but its horrible for pre tying before a wire nut where you would normally use linemans. The handle angle and length of the cutters are just all wrong. After roughly ~20 outlets the cutters cant cut through 12/2, its not that the cutters are damaged, but the leverage from the handle isnt there. I got decent grip and I have to exert 80% of my hand strength to cut 12/2.. My klein-kurve does everything this does but pre twist wires, and cuts 12/2 like butter, not even 1/4th the force these bulky useless wanabe lineman strippers need. Both the ideal and kleins have trash locks tho.. I guess nothing beats a good linemans, i was just hoping these can keep my belt a bit lighter but its not the case.