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|  | |  | | | Irwin Industrial Tools 2078309 8-Inch Multi Tool Stripper, Cutter and Crimper with ProTouch Grips | | | | | SKU:
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Usually ships in 2-3 business days | | | | | | Multi-tool strips and cuts wire from 10-22 AWG. Pliers style nose allows pulling and looping wire. Bolt cutter leaves perfect lead thread. Induction hardened cutting edge. Wire crimper crimps insulated and non-insulated terminals. Meets or exceeds all ANSI standards. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 11.22 inches | | Product Width: | 13.7 inches | | Product Height: | 8.7 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.47 pounds | | Package Length: | 11.0 inches | | Package Width: | 3.6 inches | | Package Height: | 0.5 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.55 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 40 reviews |
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| | Features | Induction hardened cutting edge stays sharp longerStrips and cuts 10-22 AWGPliers style nose allows pulling and looping in wireBolt cutter cuts bolts to size and leaves perfect lead threadWire crimper crimps insulated, non-insulated terminals
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 40 customer reviews )
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8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 A good device, nice to keep around Mar 16, 2011
By Allen Smalling
"Constant Reader,"
About six years I bought a very similar device to the item under discussion. It was and is a durable object containing (top to bottom) a cutting edge, a small-wire cuttter, a small-screwhead cutter, and a stripper/crimper arrayed around a central bolt. On a lark I bought the object at hand -- the Irwin Industrial 8-inch Multi Tool Stripper, Cutter and Crimper, and first learned that its functions are almost identical to the old job -- at top there's a pliers, not blade, then the functions come in the order of the product's name (stripper-cutter-crimper), top to bottom, also arrayed around a central pivot like a shears, and with comfortable handles. - I miss the upper cutting blade from the older model but having a tool that functions as a basic pliers to boot makes it more versatile. When you can still get an item like this for the mid-teens of $$$ and under, you're doing okay.
Why would you need it? If you are doing light crimping, as electronics. If you've got a small screw needs cutting, for a job that's way too small for bolt clippers. Especially if you want to cut OR strip light-gauge wire. I agree with the prior reviwers who said that the cutting/crimping is not the best when we get above 20 on the American Wire Gauge (AWG). This standard increases its numbers as the wires get smaller, so nos. 22, 24 and so on are very thin -- it's not a matter of stength, it's a matter of finesse.
Irwin tools are now owned by Vise-Grip, whose corporate name is proudly displayed on the soft handles. This unit was manufactured in Taiwan. Most of Vise-Grip's home tools now seem to be of non-USA origin (sigh!). I should note that the Irwin Multi does not, however, have a Vise-Grip's lockable squeeze handles. Its pliers are not long or fancy, just basic, but they'll come in handy, I'm sure. The Irwin feels a little light for its size, but is precisely aligned with lots of holes and marks for the cutting and crimping. Mine strips experimental plastic-coated paper clips with great aplomb, shears them too. What it won't do besides lock: it isn't insulated, so don't ever use it to cut live electric wire, no matter how small the current. I cannot find a similarly contented model with this size and price range at Amazon** or from two competing chains, so this guy wins by default. It's good, just don't expect too much of it. At some point in your home ownership, you'll probably be glad you have it. If you can find a similar item made on this continent please post a Comment to that effect.
** (Update, May 5 2011): Eventually I did stumble across a product Amazon carries, the similar Ridgid 21398 Model 84E Cutter/Crimper. My review of it was filed April 22, 2011. The Ridgid costs a bit more at present than the item at hand but is made in the USA.
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
nothing fancy Dec 16, 2008
By P. Smith
good little tool. sharp, well finished, well designed, inexpensive(not cheap). Should be in my tool box for a long time.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Nice Product Dec 07, 2008
By J. Kemph
I am very pleased with these...some of the best I have ever used. Very well made and durable.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Good product Oct 29, 2008
By Rob
Very versatile, works great. While there are some professional grade wire crimpers of a little higher quality, they don't usually have the versatility of this set.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Good, high quality. Dec 12, 2009
By Ken Zemach
Pros:
+ Great price
+ Fine quality
Cons:
- I personally like wire strippers that are spring loaded; I just haven't found any that are as versatile that have this feature.
- Strip gauge on the tool only gives the gauge for solid strand, not multi. This is a really nitpicky comment, and if you don't know what I'm talking about, then you won't notice or care.
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