Linemans Combination Stripper High Leverage NEWACALOX Review

I wanted to like them. The low rating is because it is a low-quality tool. Don't expect top quality here. Mine were unpacked and got me thinking about the HF product. Don't believe that by waiting for Klein to show up.

A cheap pair of pliers, hence no stars. But very low quality. They don't close well enough to even use a wire stripper. If this section had an adjustment, they would be better. But even with the stripper removed, they still don't close.

This set of pliers replaces two tools in my power tool kit: wire cutters and pullers. If the nose were more angular, it would also replace my needle nose pliers. They feel good in the hand and are easy to work with (I usually only work with thin wire, so I don't need special wire strippers).

As you can see in the photo the pliers I received are different from the pliers shown on the Revain site. Most importantly, it only has stripping for 12, 14, and 16 gauge wires. Also, there is only one crimp option. As I only intend to use it around the house this isn't really a problem. If you are a trader this will be a problem.

as a pro, it's definitely a pro level, I use it as my main tool every day. I am a qualified electrician. If I could make modifications to this tool, I would isolate the handles, increase the hardness of the wood cutting blade and mounting screws/bolts, and add high leverage to one side of the handle. of course, id still costs $15; For what it is, this tool goes above and beyond.

These Lineman pliers were very well designed and made from quality materials. I've just installed a couple of smoke alarms and that's all I need to cut, strip and twist heavy gauge copper wire. They have a strong and comfortable grip and feel very durable. I'm sure they will last a long time with proper care. You don't have to spend tons of dollars on fancy pliers from other "professional" brands; these work great!

Summary: I've always liked hard chrome finish tools; not as shiny as polished chrome, just as easy to clean after greasy jobs. Test: I bought this primarily as a solar/PV assembly cutter so I tested the cutter on 18AWG stranded copper wire and was very impressed with how cleanly they were cut by cutting the wire; All I can say is that it's the right tool for the job. Don't abuse your tools and they will last longer. Pros: Good fit and finish; hard chrome plating; smooth operation; Good price…

After a year and a half of daily use on the construction site, these pliers are still working. I've tied a thousand knots of wire, put them through rain and snow, covered them in mud and clay, and even poured a lot of concrete over them. I only had to use a little WD-40 once or twice. I see most ironworkers using small tongs, the spring-loaded ones with the broader nose and little kink at the end of a handle, but I've seen them lose their grip. Springs in the first week and even rubber grips…

The advertised properties of these "combination pliers" convinced me. It is also listed as "Linesman Tongs". To remove a stripped nut/bolt, the cam ends must be "ribbed" to ensure a good grip on the bolt head. Yes, this feature is good and works fine. The problem is that the jaws don't fully touch as the internal "serration" leaves a small gap to fit around the head of the screw (see bottom pliers in pic 1). If you try to twist two 14 gauge wires together, the separation/gap will not fully…