The best electrical pliers in the world

[junkman]

Well at least the best ones i have used to date ,Of course they are Snap-On These are great for tight spots under dashes .What are you guys using for crimp connectors ?

 

[cantgitright]

umm....Klein....duhhhh!
they even got one of them fancy dancy "all in one" wire stripper/cutter....ifin yer good enough...

 

[cantgitright]

also use my lineman's as they have a crimper on the back side of the hinge...

 

[junkman]

I used to like those kind better ,i have a set somewhere ,but these new ones have the same leverage and fit tighter places better in my opinion ,the strippers are super sharp also .

 

[CR888]

Maybe finding out who makes them for snapon & 'if' that's possible check out what else they have for crimpers. Bit of a tail chase but maybe worthwhile.

 

[Jeff Svoboda]

Crimp connectors???? How about soldier? I use wire strippers like this by snap on. they work great in tight spots. Then I twist the wires together. Soldier them and use shrink tubing. The ones with the gel/glue inside that oozes out when heated.
Not sure which field you work in but this is how I do it in the auto industry. Under the dash might be fine for crimp connectors but use they where the elements get to them and they will be green and crusty within a year.

 

[junkman]

I have the snap-on solder little torch that runs off butane also ,yes i prefer solder over solderless connectors also .

 

[Jeff Svoboda]

The solider gun sucks. Even the butane one is too slow. I have one and use it to weld plastic back together. For soldier I use a mini butane torch. Just set it low and put the blue flame on the copper for a few seconds and then touch the soldier to the copper. Done in about 10 sec. Way before any soldier gun is going to warm up.

 

[junkman]

The solider gun sucks. Even the butane one is too slow. I have one and use it to weld plastic back together. For soldier I use a mini butane torch. Just set it low and put the blue flame on the copper for a few seconds and then touch the soldier to the copper. Done in about 10 sec. Way before any soldier gun is going to warm up.

Mine has a tip that shoots a flame ,it also has solid tips ,does weld plastic good also ,i think this is same one i have

 

[Jeff Svoboda]

Sry I don't mean to argue or offend. Not sure how my last two post came out? You could take it either way i suppose. Was just trying to let you know what works for me.

 

[Jeff Svoboda]

This is the one I have. I actually have it sitting next to me. Was doing a little wood burning with it earlier.

 

[junkman]

Sry I don't mean to argue or offend. Not sure how my last two post came out? You could take it either way i suppose. Was just trying to let you know what works for me.

No offense taken ,i like hearing what works for other guys ,makes me learn better ways to do stuff .

 

[junkman]

This is the one I have. I actually have it sitting next to me. Was doing a little wood burning with it earlier.View attachment 22709

Looks real similar to my kit ,just different brand ,i would like to try out one of those trigger torches ,this one i have self ignites so it is not too bad for startup .

 

[Jeff Svoboda]

Yeah and they work better than the electric one imo. Mini butane torch is hands down the fastest. Once you do it that way you'll never go back!!

 

[cantgitright]

I used to like those kind better ,i have a set somewhere ,but these new ones have the same leverage and fit tighter places better in my opinion ,the strippers are super sharp also .

I hate those type of strippers, I hate most wire strippers actually...I can strip wire faster and easier with lineman's, 22ga. communication wire through 2/0 cable no problem...
the electrician I work with always jokes that if he cant do the job with a pair of linemans and a sloted screwdriver then the job is too big for him...the guy has near every electrical trade tool ever made, but he likes his linemans best...
I will say romex strippers are worth their weight in gold though! I hate stripping romex without em!

 

[stihl sawing]

I strip wire with my teeth. Now you all is gonna make me get the camera out again. I mighta been lyin about the teeth thing. they be plastic.

 

[blackop555]

I use same as you but I have 2 of them one like hours and one that's angled but they are otc and 20bucks a pair not 60 lol. I got sick of wires pulling out of crimp. Then I saw those beautiful things on Matco truck

 

[blackop555]

Best way to strip is hear with lighter then pull it off

 

[exSW]

I two different mechanical strippers that hold and strip the wire. Love em. I pretty much solder everything now.

 

[skidooguy]

I would agree with @junkman that the snap on ones are the sharpest and work very well in tight areas. My buddy is a diesel mechanic and told me to get a pair like that years ago. I'm too cheap and stubborn to buy a pair so I borrow his quite often.