Warning: My old boss swore by those cheap plastic wire strippers from the big box store

I used them for a month on a remodel in Tampa and they kept slipping, nicking the copper. Switched to a Klein 11055 and the difference is night and day, the grip and cut are just solid. Anyone have a good alternative for a backup pair that won't break the bank?

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amy_grant3223d ago

My last cheap pair lasted about as long as a grocery store rose.

morganl7124d ago

Funny how that works with tools. You buy the cheap version to save a few bucks, and it ends up costing you more in time and frustration. It's a pattern you see everywhere, from kitchen gadgets to car parts. That initial price tag is tempting, but the good stuff just works right and lasts. For a backup, I've had decent luck with the Ideal Reflex strippers. They're usually around twenty bucks and haven't let me down yet.

tessalane24d ago

Oh man, you're so right! I learned that the hard way with a bargain bin drill. It died halfway through a simple job and I had to run out for a new one anyway. Those Reflex strippers are solid for the price, totally get why you keep them around.