I gave 5 stars because this is a quality product for the price charged. It has areas that could be better, but i didn’t expect perfection at this price. This wire stripper is easy to use. I set it up on a shelf in the garage where i store wire meant to be recycled. I was able to easily swap out the plates to make stripping smaller wires more efficient.
I was able to use it by myself but it worked much better to have a second person to help feed the wire or move it away after. It comes with bolts so you can drills holes and secure it to a shelf, but I opted to use a C-clamp instead. The pressure of the weight of the wire can be a lot if you’re operating it by yourself. If the wire isn’t fed in straight it can cause the insulation to bunch up and prevent it from going in further. The blade has to be set to the right depth. Not enough and removing the insulation can’t be removed and too deeply then the wire strands can be cut into tiny daggers.
I was able to easily strip wires between 8 awg and 500 kcmil. I personally don’t think smaller wires are worth the time and effort. Keep in mind that this creates a slit in the insulation that you must manually remove afterwards.
The handle works well and i was able to grip it easily. I just had to ensure it would extend beyond the edge of the shelf because it swings lower than the level of the base. The blade adjusted easily as well and i was able to lock it in place very easily and it didn’t move at all during use. I broke the back glass plate when i was operating it by myself but this didn’t impact its use. I can see myself having this for years to come with no complaints. It’s been very durable so far.
| Brand | VEVOR |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum, Alloy Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Product Dimensions | 5.1"L x 5.1"W |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Item Weight | 7.6 Pounds |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Manufacturer | VEVOR |
| UPC | 840281567508 |
| Part Number | Wire Stripping Machine 0.06''-1.18'' |
| Item Weight | 7.6 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 2678377031 |
| Size | Manual Stripping Machine |
| Style | 1.5-25mm |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | Accessories Needed, 1 x Stripper Machine |
| Batteries Required? | No |
