Wire Cutting 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 2/14
August 25, 2024 · 4 min · 15K views
What this video covers
Nate demonstrates the selection of cutting tools for marine electrical wiring based on wire gauge and type.0:16 For small wire ranging from 22 to 10 gauge, he utilizes 5-inch diagonal flush cutters for tight spaces and 9-inch diagonal cutters for increased leverage.0:36 He identifies the 9-inch diagonal cutters as the more versatile option for multi-conductor cables like 10-2 Romex or 12-3 stranded wire.1:09 For heavy-duty applications involving wire sizes from 8 gauge up to 4-aught, he relies exclusively on Klein 63030 1-inch coaxial cutters.1:29 While the Klein 63030 model can cut smaller gauges, its size and jaw width make it less efficient for fine work compared to diagonal cutters.1:34 The 9-inch diagonal cutters may require two passes to fully sever tougher multi-conductor cables.2:40 Proper tool selection minimizes effort and ensures clean cuts across various electrical system components.
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