This tool is a self-adjusting wire stripper that that accommodates wire gauges up to 20 AWG. The second IRWIN Vise-Grip wire stripper on our list is the bulked up big brother of our Best Choice. And if you’re regularly faced with having to strip large amounts of wire it should be on your shopping list if it is still not in your tool bag. While there’s no doubt the 11063 could use a tweak or two before it’s considered a great tool, (the handles, for instance, are a bit punishing over the course of a day) it’s pretty darn close as it is. But beyond that quibble this automated stripping machine does an admirable job and the wire cutter is easy to deploy and slices through any standard wire gauge with ease. One of the reasons it’s better suited to the shop rather than the recesses of a wall is that the numbers in the head are not always easy to read. But it will nonetheless wade into the job site storm and get after whatever 8-20 AWG wire you need to strip, wherever it may be. There’s little doubt it’s the kind of tool that works best on the wire that’s straight from the coil or otherwise hasn’t been deployed in wall or appliance. The Klein 11063 impressed our review panel with its ability to handle multiple wiring tasks with easy efficiency. The Vise-Grip Multi-tool gets high marks across the board and is our consensus Best Choice among top-rated wire strippers. Everything is labeled clearly and effectively so even a novice won’t get confused. The Vise-Grip Multi-tool will strip any wire from 10-22 AWG and/or cut that wire with remarkable ease. Not an inch of surface area that isn’t put to good, constructive use.

There isn’t an ounce of wasted material here. The device is expertly crafted by IRWIN, long a reliable name in the tool industry.

With the Vise-Grip multi tool in your arsenal your tool pouch is going to be a lot lighter and your job a lot easier. It features extremely comfortable textured handles that ensure an easy yet firm grip at all times, a plier style nose for getting in there and pulling the wire out toward you, quick release locks when it’s time to move on and an integrated crimper and wire cutter. The IRWIN Vise-Grip Multi-tool addresses a range of needs simultaneously saving you time, effort and hassle whether you’re a weekend DIY warrior or a journeyman electrician.

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