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Westward 1YMZ8 seven inch wire stripper with blue handles and cutting jaws

Westward

Westward 1YMZ8 7 in wire stripper 8-22 AWG

SKU CH-R9XR-HRAH0

Strips solid and stranded wire from 22 to 8 AWG and cuts the same range in one step

  • Product typeKnives, Cutters & Snips
  • Strips solid and stranded wire from 22 to 8 AWG
  • Cuts cable cleanly across the same 22 to 8 AWG range
  • One-step action removes insulation and slug in a single squeeze
  • Compact 7-inch length fits easily in a tool belt
  • Brand-new Westward tool ready for immediate use

Westward 1YMZ8 wire stripper 8-22 AWG

The Westward 1YMZ8 is a combination wire and cable stripper designed for electrical work. It handles solid and stranded wire from 8 AWG down to 22 AWG. The tool performs one-step stripping and slug removal without an adjustment mechanism. It suits electricians and technicians who need a single tool for a wide gauge range.

No adjustment mechanism simplifies operation

The stripper has no adjustment mechanism, so the user selects the correct gauge slot and squeezes. This reduces setup time but requires the operator to match the wire to the marked holes accurately. Using a slot that is too large leaves insulation; using one too small nicks the conductor. The insulated handles are absent, so the tool is not rated for live circuits.

Stripping limited to 8-22 AWG range

The practical limit of this stripper is the 8 AWG to 22 AWG window marked on the jaws. Cables or conductors outside this range cannot be processed without damaging the tool or the wire. The cutting capacity mirrors the same 22 to 8 AWG span. The product carries a California Proposition 65 warning for chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

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Brand nameWestward
Product typeKnives, Cutters & Snips

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 1YMZ8 strips cleanly across the 8 to 22 AWG range after first use?

Strip a test length of each solid and stranded gauge from 8 AWG down to 22 AWG; the jaws should remove insulation in one step without nicking the conductor.

What comes with the 7 in wire stripper and what must I source separately?

The tool itself is supplied; no spare blades, gauge guides or insulation markers are included, so buy those separately if needed.

Which version of the 1YMZ8 should I choose for mixed solid and stranded cable work?

This single model handles both solid and stranded wire from 8 to 22 AWG with a fixed one-step strip-and-slug action, so no capacity choice is required.

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