IDEAL Industries LB-1156 Stripmaster Wire Stripper

One squeeze of the Stripmaster strips the wire clean up to a full 7/8 inch (22mm) of insulation. The lever action gives you a mechanical advantage, so it's a single-step strip rather than pinch-and-pull, which is what makes it workable for repetitive production runs without wearing out your hand.

The Stripmaster uses precision-ground, knife-type blades and a gripper that holds the wire centered in the stripping hole, which virtually eliminates nicking, cutting or fraying on non-precision wire. The jaws are also held open automatically after the strip so you can pull the wire out without damaging the end.

The frame is die-cast zinc, built for long-term durability, and the tool is designed around reducing operator fatigue in production applications. That combination is why electricians and panel shops run these all day rather than reaching for a plier-style stripper.

Order it as IDEAL Industries LB-1156. That is the manufacturer part number for this Stripmaster wire stripper, and it is a single-model item, so there are no finish, size, or handing options to specify on the order.

A plier-type stripper needs you to set the wire in the right gauge notch, squeeze, then pull the insulation off by hand. The Stripmaster does it in one squeeze: the gripper clamps the wire on center with the stripping hole, the knife blades cut, and the lever action pulls the slug off, up to 7/8 inch (22mm), in a single motion. For one-off strips either works. For repeat work, panel building, or harness production, the one-step action is the reason to buy this style.