Wire cutters for 4/0 cables
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TCgreg
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This is what I bought and has worked fine.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJWTBYS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJWTBYS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Will it cut 4 awg and 10 awg too?
SCClockDr
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Not in that size. It is a 14" two handed tool like a master key/bolt cutter. I'd use a utility knife to strip this size cable.
SCClockDr
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Yes, as the #'s increase the diameter decreases.
erik.calco
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That looks similar to my 4" tree branch trimmer. So that could work in a pinch as well.
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Thanks but will it cut 4 gauge and 10 guage?
TCgreg
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For stripping I just use a utility knife to carefully cut the insulation and pull it off.
SCClockDr
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Yes, and a one handed similar tool would be more handy below 6awg.
Like this https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Cutter-Electrical-ICR-010-Copper/dp/B00P6K1B0W
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SCClockDr
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The large one will get them all. If you will be doing the smaller wires in confined space & $ not a concern then get both.
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thank you!This is the stripper that we use here in the shop for making our cables... works great on 4/0 to about 4, then gets a bit squirrelly after that. I concur that you can just use a utility knife, but if you've got a whole lot of cables to make, this thing will definitely save you time.
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