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Yellow-handled cable stripper with calibrated jaws for 10 to 18 AWG wire

Ideal

Ideal 45-777 cable stripper 6-18 AWG hand tool

SKU CH-R6DG-5B1AH

Strips solid 6-18 AWG and stranded 8-18 AWG wire plus cuts up to 4 AWG

  • Product typeKnives, Cutters & Snips
  • Strips solid wire from 6 to 14 AWG
  • Handles stranded wire down to 18 AWG
  • Cuts cables up to 4 AWG capacity
  • Compact 8 1/4 inch hand tool design
  • California Prop 65 chemical warning applies

Ideal 45-777 Cable Stripper

The Ideal 45-777 is a manual wire stripper designed for electrical professionals and technicians. It handles solid wire from 6 AWG to 16 AWG and stranded wire from 8 AWG to 18 AWG. The tool also strips coaxial and non-metallic sheathed cable. Cutting capacity ranges from 32 AWG to 4 AWG.

Upgrading from basic strippers

This model replaces fixed-gauge or single-function strippers that cannot cover a wide AWG range. The jump is worth it when you regularly work with both solid and stranded conductors across multiple gauges. It also consolidates coaxial and NM cable stripping into one hand tool. Manual adjustment lets you match the blade depth to each wire size.

Limits of manual adjustment

The manual mechanism requires the operator to set the stop for each gauge change, which slows repetitive high-volume work. It lacks an insulated handle, so it is not rated for live-circuit stripping. The nose-side stripping location may restrict access in tight junction boxes. California Proposition 65 warnings apply to this product.

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Price $20.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 2,474 comparable items (median $23.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameIdeal
Product typeKnives, Cutters & Snips

Questions about this item

What wire gauges does the Ideal 45-777 strip?

It strips solid wire from 6 AWG to 16 AWG and stranded wire from 8 AWG to 18 AWG, plus coax and non-metallic sheathed cable.

How do I set the stripper for the correct gauge?

Use the manual adjustment mechanism on the nose side to select the gauge marking that matches your wire before squeezing the handles.

Will the cutting blades need replacement?

The tool cuts cable from 32 AWG up to 4 AWG; blades are not user-replaceable, so replace the entire stripper when cutting performance drops.

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