Side by Side Comparison of: Irwin Tools vs Channellock
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Five Star Reviews: | 76% Falling in love with this Stripper will cost you less than $20 September 2, 2017 I have an automatic wire stripper and I can't stand when any wire strands get broken, so I went back to the gold standard: this Irwin wire stripper/multi-tool. It might take a few seconds longer to strip wires, but it's worth it to get it done right the first time. I'm in love! The good ones i never got!!! August 29, 2017 These are great wire strippers, but they sent me some junk chinese made crap that didn't even look like these so i thought i never got them. The one i got was crap and didn';t even close all the way, had to grind surface down to get it to strip 18 ga. Amazon took care of me so all was good. Must Have Tool For Automotive Wiring Projects November 28, 2016 I purchased this tool for a motorcycle wiring project I undertook and I could not be happier with this tool. The wire strippers work amazingly and came razor sharp out of box. The crimper section works well and does not require extreme strength to crimp properly, I purchased the 8-inch model. The handle material is high quality and does not bother my hands while I use the tool. This is truly a must have for any wiring project that requires crimping, wire striping, or needle nose pliers. If you are trying to get by using needle nose pliers and a wire cutter you truly need to purchase this tool. It saved me a large amount of time and frustration while working on various wiring projects. This tool is high quality and will last a lifetime if treated properly. Great budget wire cutters/strippers for a DIY-er June 13, 2016 I have been replacing various electrical outlets and light fixtures lately and it seems for most of them I end up needing to clip the cable and strip a new section. I had been doing this with a Leatherman and some patience but figured with a good number more to go this would be a good idea (plus it was on sale so...). Being a DIY-er I didn't (and still don't) need much more than the ability to clip standard sized wires, strip the plastic from the outside, and create the hook for the terminals (and manipulate it enough to get on if for some reason I don't do it with my hands). Outstanding wire stripper...but I'm not so good with it as a crimper May 4, 2013 I bought this tool because:1) I was looking for a crimping tool2) I did not have a good set of wire strippers3) A reviewer indicated that the wire strippers were awesome4) I thought the price was excellent.In using this tool as a crimper, I discovered that I have a tendency to "over crimp" the connectors. I don't see this as a failing of the tool...I see it as a failing of the user. I just don't have 'the touch' down yet. However, I was blown away by how well this tool strips wires.Pros1) Great price2) The gauge guides for wire stripping appear to be right on the money (just as another reviewer noted). When I line up the wire in the correct hole and press the handle, I get this satisfying little "pop" that I feel when a wire stripper exactly cuts the insulation but does not touch the wire underneath. The gauge is that good.3) It works flawlessly as a wire-cutter. It makes nice clean cuts.4) It can be used to make crimps if you have the experience and a good feel for it. Given my limitations with crimping, it will be my backup crimper.Cons1) This is not a con of the product...but I don't make very good crimps with this tool. I blame me and not the tool. It is a solid tool, and I'm sure I could get really good at it with practice, but I wimped out and picked up a ratcheting crimper as well (in particular, I picked up S&G Tool Aid 18900 Professional Ratcheting Terminal Crimper).I personally recommend the tool as a great wire stripper/cutter. As far as a crimper goes, your personal skill at crimping connectors will determine its usefulness. For my part, I like the stripping/cutting ability so much, along with the price point, that I intend to keep it for that purpose alone. The fact that it can serve as a back up crimping tool is a bonus. | 83% ... the past but this one seems to work the best for me April 5, 2017 I have a few different ones in the past but this one seems to work the best for me It's crimping my style April 3, 2017 Good crimping tool that has nice parallel jaws (unlike the GB that's for sale also). Great for appliance techs, car techs, or anyone that uses crimp on fittings. Great price April 2, 2017 I've looked at tool website and this was the cheapest place. It's made by Channel Lock and if you know about the company, you know it's a quality product. Would buy again if needed. Great tool March 30, 2017 Heavy duty crimping tool for soft metal. A couple of options on the head for crimp type. A Joy to Own and Use October 1, 2016 These replaced the 50 year old pair that I lost. Amazingly, they are as well made, and actually manufactured in the USA. Tools like these make specialized jobs a pleasure. Well made and do the job well January 6, 2016 Very well made (in USA to boot) and seems to be excellent quality. Jaws line up well and it makes good, consistent crimps. A significant step up from using the combo cutter/stripper/crimper tools. I've had a set of Channelock wire cutters for years, and they are always what I reach for in my toolbox even though I have a few other brands. I'm expecting to get the same amount of service from these crimpers. |
Four Star Reviews: | 16% Great for wire stripping/cutting and small screw cutting March 13, 2017 Well made tool. Great for wire stripping/cutting and small screw cutting. However, I recommend a ratcheting crimper for crimping insulated connectors. Not a criticism of this tool, a ratcheting crimper is just better then crimpers of this type. Works well functionally. Surface coating gets scratched easily. January 17, 2017 Functionally everything works. I took off one star because the surface coating gets stripped/scraped off very easily. The environment you usually use this tool is usually one with wires and metal around - obviously. So, all that bumping and scraping around has turned my tool into looking like a battle-scarred weapon. If I had bought a $40 wire stripper from a brand name hardware store the surface coating might be more durable. But when you compare $15 vs $40 you have to cut corners somewhere. Works as expected, some QC issues. July 13, 2016 This is a basic vise-grip with stripper/wire cutter. It works as intended for typical uses around the home. Professional technicians would likely find shortcomings but works for my needs. For typical hobbyist use it's perfectly fine and price is as expected for a basic tool. I used it to prepare some speaker wire and some computer components. My complaints are that the finish is not consistent and appears to have a slight rusting/roughness on one portion of one side. Everywhere else on the metal is shiny except for that portion. A spring-assist would also be nice to have. It's not so much for minimizing hand fatigue but that it's less cumbersome when working with smaller parts. Good quality, one design limitation October 22, 2015 Summary: Well made, but design slightly awkward I love the small size and well-made craftsmanship of this tool. The markings on the blades are easy to see and understand. I had a couple of dollar store crimper/cutter/strippers, and they don't work anything as good as this one does. However: the only problem is the placement of the stripper notches, below the pivot point of the cutters. This means you have to put the handle up and over the wire to get the blades in position to strip the insulation. This can be an awkward or self-limiting attempt, especially if you're trying to strip an in-place wire that you can't easily separate from a bundle or move into an easily accessible position. If not for that design limitation, these would be perfect. Quality of Materials: * Excellent, appears very durable. Quality of Fabrication: * Looks like a quality piece of gear; tool operates well. Ease of Installation: * As I noted, stripper blades make usage sometimes awkward. Suitability for Purpose: * My previous strippers don't hold a candle to this pair. Packaging/Delivery: * As usual, Prime delivers fast and delivers well. Package was brand new stripper yes, crimper, no. September 1, 2014 A good stripper but the part I needed was the "crimper". Not sure why big name companies haven't figured out leverage yet...these like so many have the "crimp" part that requires "force" next to the handle, take a closer look. I also bought a "Rigid" brand that did the same thing. I probably spent almost $40 bucks just trying to replace a pair of multi-strippers/crimpers that I bought 12 years ago for peanuts, cheap and did the job. I finally found what may be the same as I had, some OEM name brand but oh yeah, they "crimp"!!!! I gave the rigids to a co-worker, how many pairs does one person need. Just make em right! These are also tight, at least the Rigid have a spring, not the best but they do strip, you'll just need a gorilla to "crimp". While I was at the no name store purchasing the no name OEM stripper/criimper I picked up also a cheap pair of crimper onlys as well...wasted so much money all ready, better just in case. Their ok for 10 or bigger but like the all in ones much better, why do I want to bring a pocket full of tools, got tons already on each job. HVAC mechanic. | 12% Amazing Quality. June 16, 2014 I am restoring a Sailboat, all new wiring: From Lights to Speaker wire and Battery Cables.This one is my favorite, Crimping butt/fork/spade connectors in a snap. Perfect 99% of the time.I would by another one in a heart beat for a friend.I use it with my Neiko 01924a Self Adjusting Wire and Cable Stripper. They are my two go to tools. Good and solid product, made in USA August 25, 2011 As all other Channellock tools that I have, this is a solid piece. The crimping and cutting edge were made with high degree of precision. The non-insolated crimping tooth looks well engineered. In comparison with the Klein J1005 model (Amazon seles for $28), the claws of this 909 is slightly wider and thicker than the J1005's. I guess this is to ensure the roubust work load, while the J1005 uses an extra shoulder on the outside of each claw to achieve the same. I believe that the J1005 might be slightly better engineered. Either one is way superior than those made in China or India. Enjoy it and be proud of "Made in USA". |
Three Star Reviews: | 4% great crimper stripper only for solid wire. July 25, 2017 These are the best crimpers I have ever owned. The strippers, however are not very good for heavy guage stranded speaker wire. The are marked on the tool that striiper is from solid wire so one star off for that but otgherwise well built. Three Stars April 29, 2017 OK for 18/20 gauge wire. I still haven't found anything that works well stripping that small of wire. Good For Basic Wire Stripping/Crimps & Small Screw Cuts June 16, 2016 This is a nice tool to have...It strips wire easily and cleanly. It cuts screws easily but not as cleanly as I had hoped; it cuts slightly uneven. This is fine to cut excess off a protruding screw but, an unused screw may need a quick filing to be easily threaded. I bought this to replace my aging Craftsman stripper tool but, although a bit sharper being new, it isn't a marked improvement. Also, my old Craftsman is heavier. This may be a good thing for longevity but this lighter Irwin tool is easier to handle. Okay, this may be a 4 star tool for a first time user. I give it 3 stars since it works okay, is easy to use and convenient to have available. Better than the cheaper one, a very simple device that does the job. May 14, 2016 I have lots of cheaper strippers. I was doing some wiring and decided to get this "higher' quality device. It is sharp, and does size, strip, crimp wires a little better than my cheaper ones. It is a simple device, and I'm not certain if it is that much better than my cheaper ones, but for what it does, it works, is ok. A bit awkward feeling, better off getting a separate crimper and separate stripper October 31, 2015 Feels awkward in the hand with the big plastic handles. It is too big and I have a fairly big hand. Lots of functions on this tool, but makes it very large and hard to maneuver when dealing with short wires in an outlet box when remodeling. I bought these on sale and thought I'd like them, but I prefer my old smaller wire strippers that just strip wire and that is it. Just my preference, quality seems good, but after using it I would rather have a separate crimper and separate stripper tool that do their jobs easier | 1% While this product works well for its purpose, I ... July 26, 2016 While this product works well for its purpose, I was quite disheartened to see that after just two months in a barn in a tool box, it had red rust all over the exposed, unfinished parts. I spray all such tools with PB-50, an all-purpose lubricant, water dispersing agent, and rust preventative. I have cheap Chinese tools that are older yet have not rusted in the same drawer. But It does work just the same. |
Two Star Reviews: | 2% Did not strip insulation from 20 gauge wire very well ... May 1, 2017 Did not strip insulation from 20 gauge wire very well. The stripping jaws did not align and sheared the wire more than cleanly cutting the insulation. When pulling to strip the insulation the small wires were torn away. When back to using a utility knife to cut and strip the insulation.; Cheap and nasty February 17, 2017 I am not very impressed by this multi tool. It's cheap and light but its big and awkward to use it does not fit the hand well it does not feel right. The shape and grip material makes it easy for the hand to slip forward and contact the bare metal. You may say that it's not for use in live circuits but with loaded neutrals etc it often happens. I had recently become a user of Irwin told and their N.W.S. rebadged pliers are good but this pressed steel multi tool it's cheap and nasty. Spend a little extra and buy the Knippex or Kline versions It's cheap but the tool can't handle hard use. ... December 10, 2016 It's cheap but the tool can't handle hard use. I bought them on sale now u wish I would have just saved my money. Too difficult to use, maybe should have got the longer handle option. March 18, 2016 This stripper/crimper device was difficult for me to use. I felt like I was going to hit someone in the face stripping the wires or fling the tool across the room. Also, I only got one successful crimp before either my hands got tired and I couldn't squeeze the tool hard enough for the next crimp or maybe the tool is already bent out of shape. Either way, I have used tools like this before and this specific IRWIN tool was difficult for me to use and get a good grip on, maybe a longer handle with more torquing power would be better suited for my needs. Doesn't work well with stranded conductors - cuts the copper conductors along with the the rubber insulation - thumbs down! December 27, 2015 I purchased this stripper based on so many good reviews. Upon using the tool, I found that it doesn't work as well as advertised. When you strip a stranded wire, it somehow slightly kinks the wire and cuts some of the copper strands along with the rubber insulation. Therefore, you effectively end up having a smaller wire due to the loss of the conductors. I ended up leaving this stripper on the shelf and using my old Klein Tools stripper, which can strip the same wires without cutting the stranded conductors. | 2% I had higher expectations of the cutters April 14, 2016 The crimping function is great but the cutters I am disappointed in. I have 3 notches in them from cutting size 6 screws I know it's only for wire but with my other same size channel lock side cutters I can cut all kinds of screws and nails with out the edges showing any budging. I just had higher expectations of the cutters. The crimper I like to use the uninsulated die for the most part depending on the size of connector. Poor Fit and Finish. Quality Level About That of Less Expensive Tools September 4, 2015 This current Channellock pliers is "OK", nothing stellar. Certainly not the fit/finish/tolerances of their tools made 30 years ago. Joints are stiff. Tool seems to be covered in some kind of thick "Paint". It cuts. It crimps. But so does the nine dollar China pliers. Bragging about their lifetime guarantee seems a bit laughable. To file a warranty claim, the end user has to pay to ship the tool to Channellock where they will then "Examine and evaluate the tool to ascertain if there was a manufacturing defect". Sure would be simpler to go to your local Sears, buy a Craftsman tool, and return it any time, for any reason, for replacement, for the rest of your life. Not good for me February 2, 2015 It did not work well for me. I bought a STA-CON tool by T&B that is much better at crimping wire connectors. Usually a great crimper.. But it's just too tight. April 11, 2013 I've always used channellock but for some reason the ones I purchase from Amazon are too tight, as in they are extremely hard to open and close. It cuts and crimps wires great but I feel that this is something I need to grab at the store and make sure I bought the right one. But it's hard to find a price like this anywhere else. |
One Star Reviews: | 2% ... big I try to return it but their policy suck so I have no choice but to keep it September 10, 2017 Too big I try to return it but their policy suck so I have no choice but to keep it .. it's a great tool but it is painfully to work with August 14, 2017 The 8-inch one does not have the spring between handles, function wise, it's a great tool but it is painfully to work with. If you just want a simple cutting/stripping tool, get the 7", which is even cheaper. It does not have a coil between the handles, ... May 19, 2017 It does not have a coil between the handles, you need to open and close it so if you are a pro and want it for everyday use do not buy it. Does not work for stranded cables January 30, 2017 This tool strips the sheath along with the copper underneath. Took way too long to strip some cables for a car stereo install. Does not work with stranded cables. Ordered these cutters/crumpers/strippers for an electrical circuit class. Specifically ... September 10, 2016 Ordered these cutters/crumpers/strippers for an electrical circuit class. Specifically needed a tool for 22 & 24 AWG. The discrption said 10- 24 AWG. Tool only goes to 20 AWG. | 2% These are not worth it!!! March 15, 2017 They can crimp some, but the biggest issue is The Cutting portion does not line up with each other so they slip sideways and do not cut properly. Not a great Buy this accessory may not be supported March 1, 2016 Stopped function immeditly i get ( this accessory may not be supported ) so dispointed Fails the basic functionality test October 29, 2015 The 909 does a nice job of crimping non-insulated terminals but it utterly fails with insulated terminals.The problem is the design of the cutter, which has been machined so that it extends back into the crimping jaws. As a result the jaws are uneven with a sharp corner/edge and reduced width about 2/3 along the jaws. Look closely at the photo and you will see what I mean.The result is that:1. The sharp corner chops into the insulation during crimping, stripping it back an exposing the crimp barrel. It ain't insulated any more.2. The jaw is uneven in width, resulting in uneven pressure distribution and so produces a deformed and unreliable crimp.This tool has has one purpose - crimping terminals, be they insulated and non-insulated . It only does half that job due to a (obviously) flawed design. If it were possible, I would have returned this within 5 minutes of first using it. Don't waste your money on these June 29, 2014 I bought these because they were a similar design to a coworker's blue-point set. After multiple failed crimps, I'm returning them and looking for something better. Good Brand, quality not so good. January 18, 2014 I work with cable. With in the first week, the cutter get little break at the teeth, also the little tip at the end broke off. |
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Price | $11.98updated: Mar 19, 2020 | $19.74updated: Mar 18, 2020 |
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Article Number | 3370782742601 | 0025582711977 |
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Binding | Tools & Home Improvement | Tools & Home Improvement |
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Brand | Irwin Tools | Channellock |
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Currency | USD | USD |
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Formatted Price | $19.56 | $30.36 |
Height | ||
Height | 13.4 in | 29.5 in |
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Length | 418.1 in | 452.8 in |
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Manufacturer | IRWIN | Channellock |
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ManufacturerPartsWarrantyDescription | Parts | Parts |
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Model | 2078309 | 909 |
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MPN | 2078309 | CHL909 |
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Number of Items | 1 | 1 |
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Number of Parts | 2078309 | CHL909 |
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Product Group | Home Improvement | Home Improvement |
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Product Type | TOOLS | TOOLS |
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Publisher | IRWIN | Channellock |
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Quantity | 1 | 1 |
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SKU | HH-25325911 | WTD1932 |
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Studio | IRWIN | Channellock |
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Weight | 1.6 oz | 3.2 oz |
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Width | 352.0 in | 113.4 in |
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Feature | Features durable nickel chromium steel construction. The ProTouch grips provide extra comfort and reduce hand fatigue. Induction hardened cutting edge stays sharp longer. Strips and cuts 10-22 AWG. Pliers-style nose allows pulling and looping in wire. Cuts bolts to size and leaves perfect lead thread. Crimps insulated, non-insulated terminals. Meets or exceeds all ANSI standards. | Designed to facilitate efficient crimping of wires Made from high carbon drop-forged steel Offers long lasting durability Channellock Blue comfort grips Made in USA |
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