Realized I'd been stripping 12/2 Romex with lineman's pliers for years, not my knife. A journeyman in Boise just shook his head and handed me his.

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I always thought pliers were fine for stripping Romex. Seeing that reaction from a pro makes me question my whole method now. What's the actual right tool for the job?

the_nina3d ago

Wait, you've been using regular pliers this whole time? That's a great way to nick the copper and cause a weak spot. You really need a proper wire stripper for that job.