I am a die-hard Milwaukee fan with a very large list of their tools. But my electrician bag is 99% all Klein tools except for the Milwaukee 6-in-1 pliers/wire stripper. Those are the handiest strippers ever.
I am a 5th term Electrician Apprentice and I have used the Milwaukee Strippers "the first ones that you reviewed" from day one. They are very reliable and strip really well. Here in Canada strippers are frequently used for electrical installations. I enjoy your channel and all of your reviews. Keep up the good work!
We use the loop maker in the US because in residential, most of the wires are solid as opposed to stranded. We make a loop that goes around the screw terminals of switches and receptacles. Also, the bolt cutters are designed to not mess up the threads on machine screws.
I agree with you on the stiff opening, and rough handles. My Klein lineman’s pliers are great. I do absolutely love the Milwaukee strippers. Thanks for the video.
i use the 7 in 1 pliers as my fit off pliers but i have recently got the knipex pliers the ones that strip 1.5 and 2.5 mil because they can pull cable with the soft grips at the end of the pliers unlike my marvel pliers or these ones. these are great i love them and the high leverage pliers for milwaukee are good as a quick pick up if i have forgotten my other ones but if i have cables that are live i dont want to risk using non insulated tools so i have now a spare marvel pliers in case the unexpected happens.
I’ve loved the linesman pliers since I’ve gotten them about 3 years ago. They open and close super easily once you give them a day of use and oil them up. They’re definitely on the heavy and large side, but I got used to them quite quickly.
Yeah, AWG is American Wire Gauge and is how wires are sized in the US. On our strippers, the solid is always one size larger than the stranded for the same hole. I guess stranded conductors take up a little more space than solid ones inside the insulation.
@addictedtotools the Milwaukee lines man pliers just need to be used as a hammer a few times to loosen them up, for the price they are not too bad have them as back up pliers. good sparky hammer though.
i have all of these and the lineman’s are my favorite second are the 7-1, the lineman’s loosen up after a couple of days cuts multiple wires at once and i like the size makes the perfect hammer lol the 7-1 i use use all the time don’t have to carry a crimped or needle nose
Can you tell me how you stripped the outer sheathing without cutting or exposing anything else. It seemed effortless but there's gotta be a technique to it. Another thing. Why do you have to cut a bolt for. Is it because it's to long to go in a receptical box
Was really keen on finding a good set of multi purpose pliers like the 7 in 1 to lower the risk of developing RSI as much as possible. Not sure if these are it by the looks though
I like that idea. I don’t believe they will help much. I’d be interested in what could help with RSI. I know I’ve been feeling it as I get older and do a lot of fitting off. Let me know if you have any ideas or find anything.
@@AddictedtoTools stripping is a contributor no doubt but I feel twisting cable would be the biggest culprit. I’d also been looking into those auto strip and twist drill bits you bought but clearly they need improvements to be used effectively. I don’t think there is a twisting tool with little to no strain on the fingers and wrist. Could be a market there
Ive been using cable shears for years. Good heavy cut, then you can strip the outer, then the inner. Cable shears even have one smaller cut radius at the front of the jaws. The reason i got the milwaukee 7 n 1 was so i didnt have to carry pliers just to fold the ends over. But seeing you use linesmans to do ALL jobs, maybe thats the unicorn do-it-all of cable prep 🤔. Just when i tried stripping it seemed a bit difficult, maybe because i was using a crap brand 🤷♂️
I bought a pair of Klein strippers/pliers very similar to the Milwaukee and tried them out, not a fan. Too much pissing around with the individual holes for the individual wires, linesman’s all day, save so much time compared to strippers.
Used the 7in1s for a while now as an Aussie, won’t lie they are pretty good but personally I’d rather swap the crosscuts for pinch cuts just because it’s easier to strip with and change the strippers to do 1.5, 2.5, 4 and 6 mm cable and as you said Matt make them vde and then they’d have a ripper set of strippers
They are insulated. They just aren't rated to a 1000v. Think, there is no situation where you will be stripping up to 4mm single phase that will be over 250v. Remember, the VDE rating hasn't been around that long, and for decades before, we only had crescent and Marvel linesman insulated pliers without ever getting a shock through the insulated handles. P.S. yes, they are marked for american wire gauges stranded and solid.
Wouldn't use a Line style Plier if not rated. Electrical Religion says every wire is Live. And in my experience, the Channel Lock holds its sharpness the best of all. The Marvel not so good, the Miwaukee not sharp for long at all, the Knipex too brittle and edge fractures. The Channel Lock were the only only Line Style we tested that could cut Piano Wire without hurting the edge same for Lindstrom with the cutters.
I use strippers all the time, more reliable when using flex cable also love cross cuts, though the last pair of orange handle marvels I bought had one side of the teeth chip within a week, wholesaler straight swapped me a second pair and they did the same, put it down to poor quality steel or incorrect heat treatment. Ended up buying red handled wattmaster cross cuts 6 months on so far so good
2nd youtuber I've seen today who casually strips outer jacket insulation like its not a horrible safety hazard. It will cut the inner insulation at the bottom of the cut and if the outer jacket slips up a little bit then it will HIDE the cuts you just made on all the inner insulation. You now have to pull the jacket back down and inspect each individual wire for compromised insulation. Same thing with the wires, if you nick the copper it's trash.
I strip cables like this all the time. Its about technique and doing it for years. You know when you got a little pressure just to cut slight as it tears/rips. But I understand your concern. I had a guy on a job for me strip outer sheath and do exactly what you said. I pulled him up straight away and said it wasn’t acceptable
I notice that after stripping you cut with the well part of pliers to the outside, (and it is there for a purpose) and since it will properly measure your wire for cut, especially after you strip long pieces and twist them it is a bad habit. Live and learn.
@@AddictedtoTools so you know when you're putting wires on your receptacle and it's not a push in so you make a loop put it on the screw you make a hook and then tighten the screw onto the hook?
@@AddictedtoTools it works just like using the end of your pliers but I find it makes a nicer loop takes a little practice but once you get it down it makes a beautiful hook
@@AddictedtoTools well most modern receptacles just allow you to push in The wire and tighten down and stranded wire is a you know different beast entirely I'm coming form that even when you are bonding a metal box and you're wrapping the ground around the ground screw
I struggle to understand why anyone would use these. Standard pliers are quicker to twist and join cable, and if you can’t strip cable with pliers you could try the auto-strippers - which are even handy in Aus when doing big boards and shit with decent amount of circuits. Makes it easier on ya thumbs.
Realistically these are made for the uk and USA market. They’re mainly using solid core cabling and not twisting with pliers. Totally different for here in aus. I agree with you.
I’m a apprentice in California. I have a knipex auto stripper but it doesn’t work on the cable type we most commonly use THHN. The auto strippers slip off the outer layer of plastic without stripping the insulation.
if they are sharp and you use the correct gauge then you don't ever need to use your thumb or ream them or twist them. all you do is relax your cutting hand a hair so the blade can not drag on the copper and pull the insulation off. I don't see how you can cut insulation with regular pilers without cutting the copper a little. once the copper has been cut it's compromised. I think you can minimize the amount of damage to the inner insulation and copper but you can't eliminate it. any knick on the copper means the whole section must be discarded.
Nice video, but I'm afraid to use pliers that are not insulated 1000v handles and for me, only insulated pliers are for electricians. We never know when the wire has to be live
That’s AWG (American Wire Guage) and you’re correct it’s Stranded and Solid. Everyone in the states have strippers that do it all. Makes the job so easy. I have the Milwaukee 7-1 version and the Knipex brand which I feel are absolutely the best. I use the Knipex 13 72 8 8” Forged Wire Strippers. In my opinion they’re best in class.
I rather them to be a little stiff so I don't have to reach so far to get them back in place to cut again. All I do is after I cut I push them open a little with my finger
I’ve seen both their cross cuts and the xpcvde pliers that look exactly like flukes. I haven’t handled the crosscuts yet, but I have handled the other set. They are 180mm which for me is too small and they were extremely stiff. They are rebranded German pliers though so they should cut well. I would like to get a set to try out long term.
Small tip when you put a single wire in the gauge give it a little twist prior to pulling. Your thumbs will thank you. Sadly most tools sold in the US require oiling. I use WD-40 and 15 to 30 minutes. I run the klein hybrid pliers with the gray and black handles
Just a reminder guys even if you're using VDE pliers probably not a good idea to cut live wires , the results may be explosive, a wire maybe but not more than one . Sincerely smart ass gang
Milwaukee pliers they are made in Vietnam 🇻🇳 but work great for what they are and money spent. They are my back up pliers to my Kleins and other pliers I may have. they are not bad and cutters are sharp and on the strippers as well. They come in handy all 3 pliers but I agree that when they come out with made in USA 🇺🇸 version I will get them to try them out as well.
So you approach doing a review of tools without taking two seconds to understand how they are to be used? Not really sure how you have helped anyone here other than to show how inconsiderate you are to those like me who wasted our time listening to you say how much you don't know about these tools. Thanks for showing me why I'll never be back at your channel again.
I am a die-hard Milwaukee fan with a very large list of their tools. But my electrician bag is 99% all Klein tools except for the Milwaukee 6-in-1 pliers/wire stripper. Those are the handiest strippers ever.
Klein sucks now days. Not made like they used to be. Might as well have harbor freight tools. At least you would save some money that way.😂
I love getting the perspective of electrical workers from other countries because it differs so much from what I was taught.
I am a 5th term Electrician Apprentice and I have used the Milwaukee Strippers "the first ones that you reviewed" from day one. They are very reliable and strip really well. Here in Canada strippers are frequently used for electrical installations. I enjoy your channel and all of your reviews. Keep up the good work!
I just picked up some Milwaukee combination pliers from Home Depot for $20 USD and I love them
We use the loop maker in the US because in residential, most of the wires are solid as opposed to stranded. We make a loop that goes around the screw terminals of switches and receptacles. Also, the bolt cutters are designed to not mess up the threads on machine screws.
I agree with you on the stiff opening, and rough handles. My Klein lineman’s pliers are great. I do absolutely love the Milwaukee strippers. Thanks for the video.
I've had a pair of the lineman for about 7 months. So far they are amazing I actually like the stiffness, gives me more control
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i use the 7 in 1 pliers as my fit off pliers but i have recently got the knipex pliers the ones that strip 1.5 and 2.5 mil because they can pull cable with the soft grips at the end of the pliers unlike my marvel pliers or these ones. these are great i love them and the high leverage pliers for milwaukee are good as a quick pick up if i have forgotten my other ones but if i have cables that are live i dont want to risk using non insulated tools so i have now a spare marvel pliers in case the unexpected happens.
Those and the generic blue ones my pops used to have were always my favorite.
Thanks for the video! Though I am not an Ozzy, I prefer Knipex electrician's VDE universal pliers. 6 years at service - still very sharp.
I’m super keen to get my hands on some of knipex new forged pliers. Glad to hear they’re holding up. Cheers mate 👍
I have the Milwaukee vde pliers and they are fantastic only downside is they don’t have an inbuilt crimper
I’ve loved the linesman pliers since I’ve gotten them about 3 years ago. They open and close super easily once you give them a day of use and oil them up. They’re definitely on the heavy and large side, but I got used to them quite quickly.
where you bought it? Where were these made?
Yeah, AWG is American Wire Gauge and is how wires are sized in the US. On our strippers, the solid is always one size larger than the stranded for the same hole. I guess stranded conductors take up a little more space than solid ones inside the insulation.
2.5 is 14 gauge so it’s even easier to strip if you use the correct hole
I tried the Milwaukee 6 in 1 and promptly returned them for the Knipex 13 72 8.
Hello from America, kein makes a really great set of pliers. And yes that would be 12 awg , American Wire Gauge
@addictedtotools the Milwaukee lines man pliers just need to be used as a hammer a few times to loosen them up, for the price they are not too bad have them as back up pliers. good sparky hammer though.
i have all of these and the lineman’s are my favorite second are the 7-1, the lineman’s loosen up after a couple of days cuts multiple wires at once and i like the size makes the perfect hammer lol the 7-1 i use use all the time don’t have to carry a crimped or needle nose
Could you put the lock on when twisting?
Same here in the UK, metric wire size, gauges have taken me years to mentally convert.
Can you tell me how you stripped the outer sheathing without cutting or exposing anything else. It seemed effortless but there's gotta be a technique to it. Another thing. Why do you have to cut a bolt for. Is it because it's to long to go in a receptical box
You buy the long screws and cut them to the needed length.
Was really keen on finding a good set of multi purpose pliers like the 7 in 1 to lower the risk of developing RSI as much as possible. Not sure if these are it by the looks though
I like that idea. I don’t believe they will help much. I’d be interested in what could help with RSI. I know I’ve been feeling it as I get older and do a lot of fitting off. Let me know if you have any ideas or find anything.
@@AddictedtoTools stripping is a contributor no doubt but I feel twisting cable would be the biggest culprit. I’d also been looking into those auto strip and twist drill bits you bought but clearly they need improvements to be used effectively.
I don’t think there is a twisting tool with little to no strain on the fingers and wrist. Could be a market there
love the cable strippers, I used to get shit on by workmates for using them. Gave em a go, next day they rock up with a pair lol
I use the Ideal Stripmaster.
Most Aussie industrial sparkies use strippers, it's way more common than you think
Ive been using cable shears for years. Good heavy cut, then you can strip the outer, then the inner. Cable shears even have one smaller cut radius at the front of the jaws.
The reason i got the milwaukee 7 n 1 was so i didnt have to carry pliers just to fold the ends over.
But seeing you use linesmans to do ALL jobs, maybe thats the unicorn do-it-all of cable prep 🤔. Just when i tried stripping it seemed a bit difficult, maybe because i was using a crap brand 🤷♂️
I like these and i use these alot but theres nothing better than cutting and stripping with a good pair of linemans.
Milwaukee has certainly had its share of visitors
Only two bolt cutter sizes? 7:02
I bought a pair of Klein strippers/pliers very similar to the Milwaukee and tried them out, not a fan. Too much pissing around with the individual holes for the individual wires, linesman’s all day, save so much time compared to strippers.
Used the 7in1s for a while now as an Aussie, won’t lie they are pretty good but personally I’d rather swap the crosscuts for pinch cuts just because it’s easier to strip with and change the strippers to do 1.5, 2.5, 4 and 6 mm cable and as you said Matt make them vde and then they’d have a ripper set of strippers
can you please post offcuts to adelaide 😋
😂😂
12mm ?
They are insulated. They just aren't rated to a 1000v. Think, there is no situation where you will be stripping up to 4mm single phase that will be over 250v. Remember, the VDE rating hasn't been around that long, and for decades before, we only had crescent and Marvel linesman insulated pliers without ever getting a shock through the insulated handles.
P.S. yes, they are marked for american wire gauges stranded and solid.
Wouldn't use a Line style Plier if not rated. Electrical Religion says every wire is Live. And in my experience, the Channel Lock holds its sharpness the best of all. The Marvel not so good, the Miwaukee not sharp for long at all, the Knipex too brittle and edge fractures. The Channel Lock were the only only Line Style we tested that could cut Piano Wire without hurting the edge same for Lindstrom with the cutters.
I use strippers all the time, more reliable when using flex cable also love cross cuts, though the last pair of orange handle marvels I bought had one side of the teeth chip within a week, wholesaler straight swapped me a second pair and they did the same, put it down to poor quality steel or incorrect heat treatment.
Ended up buying red handled wattmaster cross cuts 6 months on so far so good
2nd youtuber I've seen today who casually strips outer jacket insulation like its not a horrible safety hazard. It will cut the inner insulation at the bottom of the cut and if the outer jacket slips up a little bit then it will HIDE the cuts you just made on all the inner insulation. You now have to pull the jacket back down and inspect each individual wire for compromised insulation. Same thing with the wires, if you nick the copper it's trash.
Hey mate, can I ask if you’ve ever done it like this? I don’t cut through the outer sheath. It’s a rip and doesn’t effect the inner at all.
I strip cables like this all the time. Its about technique and doing it for years. You know when you got a little pressure just to cut slight as it tears/rips.
But I understand your concern. I had a guy on a job for me strip outer sheath and do exactly what you said. I pulled him up straight away and said it wasn’t acceptable
I notice that after stripping you cut with the well part of pliers to the outside, (and it is there for a purpose) and since it will properly measure your wire for cut, especially after you strip long pieces and twist them it is a bad habit. Live and learn.
Hey Kenneth. Thanks for the critique. Could you give me the time on the video which you’re referring to as I’m not really sure what you mean. Cheer s
Equally good for leftys?
I use th looping function it's quite nice actually
Can I ask what you use it for? I usually use the end of my pliers. Never even knew the looping function existed. I’ll have to give it a go.
@@AddictedtoTools so you know when you're putting wires on your receptacle and it's not a push in so you make a loop put it on the screw you make a hook and then tighten the screw onto the hook?
@@AddictedtoTools it works just like using the end of your pliers but I find it makes a nicer loop takes a little practice but once you get it down it makes a beautiful hook
Ahh that makes perfect sense now. We don’t use too many of those terminals but I’ll definitely remember that. Cheers for the info. 👌🍻
@@AddictedtoTools well most modern receptacles just allow you to push in The wire and tighten down and stranded wire is a you know different beast entirely I'm coming form that even when you are bonding a metal box and you're wrapping the ground around the ground screw
Hi how wide does the cutter open?
Those first pliers also have a crimper
What is this compare to Marvel?
That comparison is coming. Going to do a huge plier comparison in the next few months
I struggle to understand why anyone would use these. Standard pliers are quicker to twist and join cable, and if you can’t strip cable with pliers you could try the auto-strippers - which are even handy in Aus when doing big boards and shit with decent amount of circuits. Makes it easier on ya thumbs.
Realistically these are made for the uk and USA market. They’re mainly using solid core cabling and not twisting with pliers. Totally different for here in aus. I agree with you.
I’m a apprentice in California. I have a knipex auto stripper but it doesn’t work on the cable type we most commonly use THHN. The auto strippers slip off the outer layer of plastic without stripping the insulation.
if they are sharp and you use the correct gauge then you don't ever need to use your thumb or ream them or twist them. all you do is relax your cutting hand a hair so the blade can not drag on the copper and pull the insulation off. I don't see how you can cut insulation with regular pilers without cutting the copper a little. once the copper has been cut it's compromised. I think you can minimize the amount of damage to the inner insulation and copper but you can't eliminate it. any knick on the copper means the whole section must be discarded.
Nice video, but I'm afraid to use pliers that are not insulated 1000v handles and for me, only insulated pliers are for electricians. We never know when the wire has to be live
Couldn’t agree more mate👍
That’s AWG (American Wire Guage) and you’re correct it’s Stranded and Solid. Everyone in the states have strippers that do it all. Makes the job so easy.
I have the Milwaukee 7-1 version and the Knipex brand which I feel are absolutely the best. I use the Knipex 13 72 8 8” Forged Wire Strippers. In my opinion they’re best in class.
I’ve seen a few people with those knipex online. They look incredible. I’d be keen to try those out. Thanks for the information 👍
@@AddictedtoToolsnever disappointed in anything Knipex
The ONE thing I wanted to see was the loop maker
Can’t wait to fill my box with “Made in the USA” versions of all these.
It would be a dream to have such beautiful tools
I rather them to be a little stiff so I don't have to reach so far to get them back in place to cut again. All I do is after I cut I push them open a little with my finger
$60! That's nuts. I get this is an older video but still. I got mine for $19
In what country?
@@AddictedtoTools in the US, florida specifically. I got them for $19 at homedepot
Yeah I’m in Australia. So after shipping, tax, and company profits we pay a lot more for most things
what are your thoughts on Xtrorque pliers?
I’ve seen both their cross cuts and the xpcvde pliers that look exactly like flukes. I haven’t handled the crosscuts yet, but I have handled the other set. They are 180mm which for me is too small and they were extremely stiff. They are rebranded German pliers though so they should cut well. I would like to get a set to try out long term.
12 AWG stranded would be pretty close to 2.5mm
Small tip when you put a single wire in the gauge give it a little twist prior to pulling. Your thumbs will thank you. Sadly most tools sold in the US require oiling. I use WD-40 and 15 to 30 minutes. I run the klein hybrid pliers with the gray and black handles
Thanks for the tip. I’ve now tried some wd40 and 3in1 oil. Still not looking too good. Fingers crossed👍
My mian takeaway from this video is that Ausies love to nick their conductors.
sixty bucks for the combo strippers??? i got a pair for $16 USD last week! Tough times for aussies huh?
Not sure about tough times. But we pay more for imported gear.
@@AddictedtoTools doesn't really make sense to me considering you guys use a whole different system for wire sizes anyway 😭
Yeah I’m also a little confused with it. But not many companies make specific tools for the Australian market.
Just a reminder guys even if you're using VDE pliers probably not a good idea to cut live wires , the results may be explosive, a wire maybe but not more than one . Sincerely smart ass gang
😂 definitely not a good idea. Got a couple of blown pliers around still. Very costly.
Milwaukee pliers they are made in Vietnam 🇻🇳 but work great for what they are and money spent. They are my back up pliers to my Kleins and other pliers I may have. they are not bad and cutters are sharp and on the strippers as well. They come in handy all 3 pliers but I agree that when they come out with made in USA 🇺🇸 version I will get them to try them out as well.
Thanks sir, pliers is the best
Great job on the video. I've been using the 7in1 for awhile and i was impressed by them, still sharp.
Thanks mate. Good to hear that they are still sharp. I’m keen to use them more now 👍
I wanna be an Aussie Sparky 💥
nice aldi screw driver mate
😂cheers mate. I’ve even reviewed them 👌
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Klein and Milwaukee
man, cant believe you guys are still using that old outdated metric system
😂😂
That's funny that you said that.
My Husband is an Electrician and someone stole his 9 In 1 Milwaukee lineman’s. We can’t find them anywhere HELP!!!!!
Addicted too 🤷
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@@AddictedtoTools iam addicted too tools too like 😊
12mm cable?? Lol
I bought the dikes and they are super dull out of the pack
My apprentice has them. Same thing. Not very sharp and very stiff.
Work on concision & subtlety
German pliers has more functions.
No thanks. I'll stick with my tried and tested Marvel linesman pliers.
100%. Can’t go past marvels👌
"SPARKY"
lol 12mm, are you even an electrician?
over priced crap
So you approach doing a review of tools without taking two seconds to understand how they are to be used? Not really sure how you have helped anyone here other than to show how inconsiderate you are to those like me who wasted our time listening to you say how much you don't know about these tools. Thanks for showing me why I'll never be back at your channel again.
Hey mate. Thanks for the critical feedback. What is the actual problems you saw? Cheers?
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@@AddictedtoTools I liked this approach to a review, helped me pass on these and stick with tried and true marvel. Keep up the videos 👍
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