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Channellock 968

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The CHANNELLOCK® 968 is a 7.5-inch forged wire stripper with Xtreme Leverage Technology, comfortable CHANNELLOCK BLUE®…

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  • Ergonomic grips reduce hand fatigue
  • Ergonomic grips and smooth bolt cutters
  • Premium quality, made in USA with precision machined grooves
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The CHANNELLOCK® 968 is a 7.5-inch forged wire stripper with Xtreme Leverage Technology, comfortable CHANNELLOCK BLUE® grips, and multi-functional capabilities including wire stripping, reaming, and bolt cutting.

The CHANNELLOCK® 968 7.5" Forged Wire Stripper is designed for superior performance and ease of use, featuring Xtreme Leverage Technology (XLT™) that requires less force to cut than traditional designs. It efficiently handles various wire sizes and includes features like a reaming head and spring-loaded handle for effortless operation.

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Pros
  • • Easy and clean wire cutting
  • • Made from 100% U.S. forged steel
  • • Excellent for pre-twisting splices
  • • Ergonomic grips reduce hand fatigue
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kindWire StripperfeatureXtreme Leverage TechnologyformHand ToolfeatureErgonomic GripsfeatureBolted JointfeatureSpring LoadeduseTool Kit
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Reviews

Aggregated from 3 review sources.

Average score
4.6/ 5
Total user reviews
43
Reviewing publications
2
+ 1 qualitative
Channellock
4.7(4.69 out of 5)
32 user reviews
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Reviewers consistently praise the CHANNELLOCK® 968 as a high-quality, versatile, and durable wire stripper. It is noted for its smooth stripping, effective cutting, ergonomic design, and overall professional performance, making it a top choice for both general use and specialized tasks like HVACR.

Pros
  • • Durable and long-lasting quality steel
  • • Easy and clean wire cutting
  • • Ergonomic grips and smooth bolt cutters
  • • Ergonomic grips reduce hand fatigue
  • • Excellent for pre-twisting splices
  • • Functions well as needle nose pliers
  • • Functions well as needle nose pliers and for pre-twisting splices
  • • Premium quality, made in USA with precision machined grooves
  • • Smooth stripping of solid and stranded wires
The Home Depot
4.4(4.4 out of 5)
11 user reviews
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Pros
  • • Capable of cutting 6-32 and 8-32 bolts
  • • Easy one-handed operation with spring-loaded handle
  • • Reduces hand fatigue due to Xtreme leverage technology
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The Channellock 968 Forged Wire Strippers are praised for their American-made strength, precision, and multi-functional design, making them a robust tool for various electrical tasks while reducing user fatigue.

Pros
  • • Curved cutting shear contains material
  • • Made from 100% U.S. forged steel
  • • Reaming head deburrs and flares conduit
  • • Strips 10-20 AWG solid and stranded wire
  • • Xtreme Leverage Technology reduces cutting force

Specifications

Kind
Wire Stripper
Use case
Tool Kit
Feature
Xtreme Leverage Technology, Ergonomic Grips, Bolted Joint, Spring Loaded
Material
Forged Steel
Form
Hand Tool
Width
1.89inch
Height
0.39inch
Length
7.5inch
Made In Usa
Solid Wire Gauge
10-18AWG
Screw Shear Sizes
6-32 and 8-32
Screw Shear Size 1
6-32
Screw Shear Size 2
8-32
Stranded Wire Gauge
12-20AWG
Solid Wire Gauge Strip
10-18AWG
Conduit Reaming Capacity
1inch
Stranded Wire Gauge Strip
12-20AWG