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I have been using this wire stripper for a while, but I have always wondered what was the purpose of those holes in the center and above LOOP, and those teeth on the handles.
alecail
Posted 2012-11-20T12:14:32.513
Reputation: 1 411
What is the purpose of these holes on my wire stripper?
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PLIERS
Used as pliers.
Stripper
80 - 22/20
Strip 22-20 AWG (.8 mm) wire.
1.0 - 18
Strip 18 AWG (1.0 mm) wire.
1.3 - 16
Strip 16 AWG (1.3 mm) wire.
1.6 - 14
Strip 14 AWG (1.6 mm) wire.
2.0 - 12
Strip 12 AWG (2.0 mm) wire.
1.6 - 10
Strip 10 AWG (2.6 mm) wire.
CUT
Used to cut wires and cables.
LOOP
The loop hole is used to bend hooks in wires, so that the wire can be attached to screw terminals. Place the tip of a stripped wire into the hole, and bend the wire around the body of the tool.
Screw/Bolt Shearing Holes
The other holes in the middle of the body, are screw/bolt shearing holes. They are used to cut small screws/bolts to length. To use them, simply thread the screw/bolt into the proper sized hole to the desired length, then squeeze the handles together. The screw/bolt will be trimmed, without damaging the threads.
CRIMP
INSUL AND NON-INSUL
This means that you can crimp insulated and non-insulated crimp terminals
16 - 10
This means the tool can crimp insulated and non-insulated 16-10 gauge crimp terminals. The colors below represent the color of the insulated crimp terminals, for quick reference.
- Blue = 16-14 Gauge
- Yellow = 12-10 Gauge
22-18
This means the tool can crimp insulated and non-insulated 22-18 gauge crimp terminals. The colors below represent the color of the insulated crimp terminals, for quick reference.
- Red = 22-18 Gauge
INSULATION ONLY 7 - 8MM AUTO
This means the tool can crimp insulated 7-8mm auto ignition wires (spark plug wires).
Tester101
Posted 2012-11-20T12:14:32.513
Reputation: 110 876
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The holes in the center are bolt cutters for metric bolts, the loop hole is to help you make loops in wire, see this link for an example of loop usage.
GdD
Posted 2012-11-20T12:14:32.513
Reputation: 3 548
1Thanks, this image helped me a lot. When I read the description from another answer here, I thought about putting all of the bare copper through the whole then trying to bend it, and thought "man that will hurt my fingers". But this is much easier! Thanks! – dpollitt – 2014-08-22T01:32:07.417
1It's kind of funny that it actually says exactly what everything is for right on the tool. – Jason C – 2016-02-12T20:44:27.680
Yeah. I'll bet all those things were explained on the packaging too. – AndyW – 2016-06-26T01:59:44.550
Crimper part also known as... "OUCH... I have to remember to keep my finger out of there when I am stripping wires....." – Trevor_G – 2017-03-03T21:28:32.023
3Great visual. Thanks – shirlock homes – 2012-11-20T12:53:24.923
9Quite exhaustive explanation of the Electrician's multitool. +1 – Fiasco Labs – 2012-11-20T15:28:17.897
2This is a crazy good answer :) +1 – Bailey S – 2012-11-20T19:58:17.613