How to strip electrical cables with pliers not strippers

I figured I would do a quick video on how I strip and twist cables as an electrician. I was asked by a few people to give a tutorial.

I’m using a pair of Klein combination vde pliers.

Part number is:
12098EINS

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Let me know how you strip and twist cables. Do you use a stripper or another method?

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[rogerwilco]

So folks those pliers being used are called Linesmen Pliers .. Those pliers are made to strip line as a primary function. High Voltage Electricians often do just this, and this dude has alot of experience sure.. I am a Low Voltage Technician so i run line and bend conduit too, but i work with many different applications including networks, television and any form of security need be that cameras or maglocks, and of course fiber optic .
From reading comments i think alot of folks got the wrong idea. You dont wanna strip all wires as descripted in this video. Only the high-voltage kind of wire would be alright. Otherwise you may end up messing something up and spending alot of extra time and money if not outright ruining the line as well..

[scottchiefbaker]

That was amazing... I've never seen a complicated task look so simple and professional at the same time. Well done sir!

[louiemorales]

Ive seen a lot of electrical tradesmen cut and strip wires since i work for a large water and power company but i have NEVER seen anyone strip wire like this pro right here!! Simply very impressive!!😃😃👍👍

[jamiegillespie]

You should do life hacks in the trade, I would love to hear other tips out on the job site, that detail with leaving the insulation on to prevent copper strands is genius. The electrical industry is in good hands having guys like you with great workmanship

[shxnsham]

We have to do a demo tomorrow on how to strip and cut wires, thanks bro this is exactly what I need

[jabaridockery]

3 wires at the same time bro 🔥... I been in the trade for 23 years and can't do that only 2 at the most for me... great video sir 👍🏾💪🏾

[apmeehan]

Holy hyperflexible thumbs. This man is biomechanically suited to stripping cables like Michael Phelps is to swimming.

[yoags]

As a fellow sparky who has stripped cables like this for 20 years I now have arthritis that is extremely painful in my left thumb. If I knew that this would cause it I’d have used cable strippers years ago.

[John..]

I was all set for a serious rant, because you look about 15, , but having watched the video till the end, and can't fault anything you did, , great stuff, , 👍👍👍

[andrewgray]

Thanks Mat please keep the videos coming 🎉

[patrickjacobsen]

Definitely will be saving this tutorial

[paulanthony]

At first I thought this was going to be a fail but damn that was clean work. I can see the skill dexterity in your hands, your a Pro. Thanks for the video I’m going to try this with some scrap wire. Also will this work for double installed PV wire?

[cunnyfunt]

Saved my life trying to get this copper wire out

[takequite]

Nice tip keeping some of that insulation on the the copper. I'll try remember that instead of trying to catch the copper in my hand. Usually rock pliers for stripping unless I'm doing board or plc work .

[mukhtarp]

I’m not an electrician. I’m a white collar professional. Doing some DIY electrical work. But I can recognise a master at work when I see one 👏

[jsim]

This method with pliers is hit and miss if your well practice no problem but if you are caught out doing it for the 1st time with pliers it's not that easy to do it correctly .
I recommend squeezing lightly to indent bit release.. cut the corner of the end of cable to expose earth wire then grip with pliers and pull it back till it meets the Dent and then cut of excess once its back or tear off

[ezekgarcia]

You're too good my friend.
Greetings!

[GS-lhnx]

I was wondering about this since I saw someone do it. I wouldn't have thought it was possible. Pretty neat skill although watching you cut all that extra copper off makes me think wire must be a lot cheaper down there than here lol.

[leavesongrass]

What to do if you have a weaker thumb??

[davy]

No way as easy as he, with years of experience, makes it look.