Irwin Tools Vise-Grip 2078300 8", Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper

Works okay, nothing stellar. As some have noted, the micro adjuster doesn't really do anything unless there's some magical procedure you have to follow that isn't to be found in the package instructions (which there aren't) nor online. A simple 1 page users guide would be helpful.

Absolute Trash. Save Your Money. I bought these Irwin wire strippers expecting a reliable hand tool, but they are completely useless. They literally cannot strip a single wire. Zero Cutting Power: Instead of cleanly slicing through jacket insulation, the jaws either crush the wire flat, slip right off, or mangle the copper strands underneath. Jammed Mechanism: The mechanism feels stiff and cheap, binding up constantly rather than grabbing and pulling the insulation like it's supposed to. Complete Waste of Time: Tried using them on basic standard-gauge solid and stranded wire, and it failed every single time. I ended up having to grab a basic set of manual strippers to actually get the job done. Do not buy these. Irwin completely missed the mark on this tool, and it isn't worth a dime. Stick with Klein, Ideal, or literally anything else.

I bought it today and I wondered what I was doing wrong... It does NOT strip wires! I understood reading this page that I am NOT the problem. Add to that there should not be a cheap plastic gage on this kind of toos. Do not buy this tool. Now I have to put my work on hold and go back to the store to get another stripper. I hate beeing taken for a clown.

Got as a gift and I am incredibly disappointed. As other have mentioned it doesn't grip the wires and requires two hands most of the time to push the jaws together to get any grip on the wire. I wanted it for one handed work and it totally fails. I've been a big fan of Irwin products but this one is a dud, wish I had read the reviews before asking for one. Fool me once!

I am the owner of an automotive business that specializes in electrical. Based on the brand and design I thought these would be an asset to my business. Boy was I wrong. they are horrible. Regardless of where I set the adjustment with the micro knob they refuse to grip the wire. I have tried a variety of wire gauges and if you happen to get lucky they might strip the wire on the 10th or 15th try. Very disappointed.

I received this as a Christmas gift. Most of the work I do is with 18-22 AWG wire. It does not work very well. Especially with thinner wire, like over 20 AWG. There appears to be adjustments on the tool, but there are no videos or user manuals that I can find. Don't buy it if you are working with thinner wire.

Came here after being unable to get these to work....then learning they work for no one. Into the trash they go.

Simply put, it doesn't work. I tried using it for house wiring, but it doesn't grip hard enough to strip the wire. I adjusted everything and even tried stripping just a little bit off the wire. It still didn't work.

I wish I had read these reviews before buying. I'm experiencing the same issue as others. The jaws do not grip the insulation and just slip off. I have the adjustment knob as tight as it will go.

This tool is not fit for its designed use. It slips constantly. Despite adjustment and ensuring the tool is clear it is an expensive paperweight. This seems to be consistent in the reviews of the wire stripper. Irwin can have it back.