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Do you have any more requirements than stripping and crimping wire? Would 2 tools be an issue?
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The blue strippers are more well rounded as they have the 6-32 and 8-32 screw cutters and needle nose-ish snout, but these are my all time favorite strippers especially for solid wire.
https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/combination-cutting-tools/wire-strippercutter-10-18-awg-solid
Crimping and Cutting Tool for Connectors - 1005 | Klein Tools
The Klein Tools Crimping and Cutting Tool crimps both insulated and non-insulated 10-22 AWG terminals and connectors. The tapered nose which is great when working in tight spaces. The wire cutter in the nose specially hardened for long life.
Solid and Stranded Copper Wire Stripper and Cutter - 11055 | Klein Tools
This compact, lightweight wire stripper and cutter cleanly cuts solid and stranded copper wire. Strong-gripping serrated nose for easy bending, shaping, and pulling of wire. Handles are double-dipped for comfortable grip. Curved handles help reach into confined areas.
The blue strippers are more well rounded as they have the 6-32 and 8-32 screw cutters and needle nose-ish snout, but these are my all time favorite strippers especially for solid wire.
https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/combination-cutting-tools/wire-strippercutter-10-18-awg-solid
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Pair of wire cutters (call them what you will) and a pocket knife are all you really need in a pinch. I have one of the spring loaded wire strippers I use a lotta the time.
I ran this exact combination for a very long time. They both work very well, but the crimper is not the best with small wires (less than 14 ga) and insulated connectors.Do you have any more requirements than stripping and crimping wire? Would 2 tools be an issue?
Crimping and Cutting Tool for Connectors - 1005 | Klein Tools
The Klein Tools Crimping and Cutting Tool crimps both insulated and non-insulated 10-22 AWG terminals and connectors. The tapered nose which is great when working in tight spaces. The wire cutter in the nose specially hardened for long life.
Solid and Stranded Copper Wire Stripper and Cutter - 11055 | Klein Tools
This compact, lightweight wire stripper and cutter cleanly cuts solid and stranded copper wire. Strong-gripping serrated nose for easy bending, shaping, and pulling of wire. Handles are double-dipped for comfortable grip. Curved handles help reach into confined areas.
The blue strippers are more well rounded as they have the 6-32 and 8-32 screw cutters and needle nose-ish snout, but these are my all time favorite strippers especially for solid wire.
https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/combination-cutting-tools/wire-strippercutter-10-18-awg-solid
I picked up the Doyle ratcheting crimper but haven’t had a chance to use it yet.
I bought that Doyle multi tool. it's nice. It's in my tool kit at work.
1005 Klein was my go to for many years as an onsite tech. That and a one hand wire stripper as reaching into appliance tight spots for splicing. 2-3 floor walkups gotta keep the toolbox as light as possible yet have what you need to do quality work.
I use the Klein 1005 to crimp wires as small as 20 AWG and it works fine for that.
Also works well as a wire stripper, though it takes a little bit of practice to use the cutter end for that.
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Klein strippers and cutters are excellent. For crimping, a dedicated ratcheting crimper is best.
