Old style wire ripper

pinetree10 · Dec 9, 2013

Anyone have one of these? I bought it from a local electrical supply house back in the late 1980's when I was working for an electrician and I haven't seen one like it since then. I'd like to get my hands on a new one because once the little razor blade breaks or wears down to nothing I'll have to get another kind of ripper unless I can find a new blade to replace it. I've gotten so used to using this one that I'd like to see if there are any more out there.

camshawn · Dec 9, 2013

I have something similar that I have had since the 80's as well.(without the top piece) I believe that I have seen similar strippers at Home Depot though I don't do that kind of work now so do not pay attention.
Cam

SPIKER · Dec 9, 2013

You stripping copper for salvage sale scrap metal value? Seen a home made unit uses one of the cheap china brake line flare makers on you tube. Take the two halfs and put a single sided razor blade in between the two halfs. so that just the tip sets in the hole for the 3/16 brake line and pull/push the wire thru splits the insulation pretty good.

Mark

pinetree10 · Dec 11, 2013

There's nothing like this out there and I'm surprised I can't even find evidence of it on the internet. I don't care for the rippers on the market today because they're just not designed as well as this one was. I'm not scrapping copper, I just wondered if this thing is still out there somewhere because I still do electrical work for myself and others on occasion. Thanks for the replies.

yelbike · Dec 11, 2013

Have you checked the klien website? They have something similar in appearance but may not be the same. I believe theirs is for stripping box or ac90.

DJ54 · Dec 11, 2013

I Googled the D&S on the tool, and saw it was made in Canada too. Came up with this: D & S Industries Ltd - 17-8333 130 St, Surrey, BC | ProfileCanada.com

Phone numbers listed too. Might be worth a call..!!