Electrical / Wiring Tools
Electrical and Wiring Tools for Pulling, Stripping, and Terminating
Electrical and wiring tools here follow a circuit from rough-in to trim-out. To pull wire, choose Milwaukee fish sticks in 15, 30, and 60 foot kits, steel and non-conductive polyester Angler fish tape drums, or the M18 FUEL Angler powered base. To prep conductors, there are Knipex 13 72 8 and 13 71 8 forged strippers, Milwaukee self-adjusting and automatic strippers, and solid wire stripper sets. Termination and low-voltage tools include a punchdown tool, twisted pair stripper, Quick-Twist wire connector socket, and the M12 600 MCM cable cutter.
What to Look For
- Steel or polyester tape. A steel tape is stiff enough for long conduit pulls. Choose a polyester tape and non-conductive leader when working around live panels.
- Wire range. Match the stripper's AWG range to the conductors you work with most, such as 10 to 20 AWG for building wire.
- Solid or stranded. Some strippers are marked for solid wire only. Others handle both.
- Powered help. The M18 FUEL Angler base pulls long runs with less arm strain, and the M12 cable cutter handles large cable.
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Electrical / Wiring Tools FAQ
Fish tape or fish sticks?
Fish tape is for pulling wire through conduit. Fish sticks are rigid rods that snake through open walls, attics, and drop ceilings where there is no conduit to follow. Many electricians carry both.
Do I need a separate stripper for data cable?
Yes, in most cases. Twisted pair cable has a thin jacket over small conductors, and a building wire stripper can nick them. Use a twisted pair stripper and a punchdown tool for data terminations.