Ratings & Reviews for IDEAL Lil' Ripper Wire strippers

Save your money

Not that easy to use. I can strip Romex with a utility knife faster.

a dream tool

I wish this tool was available 20 yrs ago. Not only does it make stripping romex cable super easy, it also strips the casing to whatever length you want. Not only is this a must tool for diy homeowners but a welcome addition for professional electricians.

It Works Sometimes

I have been using tools and installing romex for many years. I usually use a knife to split the outer jacket. I bought this to try on a recent job. It works about 2/3 of the time. Otherwise, it just wads up the paper liner and jams after a few inches. When working in tight spaces, like single gang boxes, if the romex is twisted at all, forget it. I'm going back to using a knife.

Great tool, value for money.

Great tool, value for money but should have been in store instead of having to order.

Its is small for your hands

Works as Designed , only have had it a week or so

No nicking insulated wires.

Makes quick work of removing sheathing.

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Worked great. Nice little tool for your DYI.

Inferior, more expensive replacement

With tax it was $6. And pretty much the only option as the aluminum strippers that cost only a couple of bucks are apparently discounted. It is inferior to the aluminum one - it does not split the wire sheet as well, and made of plastic. It will not hold up with any regular use .

Annoying

The old school rippers that you pull are much better and are just as cheap.Unfortunately no one had one in stock so I got stuck with this. It just pushes the paper insulation further into the wire, causing it to bind up/catch. Constant struggle.

one of the best things to Lowe's has to offer

this little stripper is easy to use I'm glad I bought it was looking around trying to find something to strip wires with saw this was reluctant to buy it at first then I thought so go ahead took it home took it out of the package read instructions first time around that was like a electrician with 10 years experience. this little tool is worth its weight and gold made me look good to my wife

Strips really well!

This little tool was great for striping cable. I didn’t quite master curling the wire ends but that was on me not the tool. I would recommend it. It stays in my tool belt.

Works Okay on 12-2, not so good 14-2

Works pretty well on 12-2 but not 14-2? Maybe needs redesgn for modern compact wire size.

Very easy to use and did the job.

Seriously Great

This product allowed me to remove the protective outer layer, strip, bend and cut the 12 gage wires. I know electricians do this all the time with other tools, but for me (not an electrician) it was perfect and easy to use.

Ok, didn’t work like I had hoped

Thought it was a great idea but didn’t end up working like I had hoped. Maybe I needed to try a different technique but couldn’t seem to get it to slide at all