A studio product shot of the Klein Tools 11061 self-adjusting wire stripper and cutter. The tool features blue and black handles with the Klein Tools logo and a complex metal stripping head with various adjustment dials and springs.
A direct front view of the 11061 wire stripper against a white background, highlighting the symmetrical blue and black handles and the detailed markings on the metal head for solid and stranded wire capacities.
A rear view of the Klein Tools 11061 self-adjusting wire stripper, showing the smooth black metal back of the stripping head and the ergonomic blue handles with molded safety icons.
A close-up view of the stripping head of the 11061 model, showcasing the tensioning thumb wheel, the adjustable stopper for strip length, and the spring-loaded mechanism designed for automatic wire adjustment.
An angled studio shot of the wire stripper and cutter lying on its side, showing the depth and profile of the tool's blue and black TPE comfort grips.
Product infographic for the 11061 wire stripper highlighting its capabilities. Text and diagrams show it adjusts to strip 10-20 AWG solid wire, 12-22 AWG stranded wire, and 12/2 and 14/2 Romex cable. Callout lines point to the adjustable stopper, tensioning thumb wheel, and the integrated wire cutter in the handle.
A four-panel action collage showing the 11061 wire stripper in use. The images demonstrate the tool stripping the outer jacket of a cable, using the adjustable stopper for consistent lengths, adjusting the tensioning wheel, and using the integrated handle cutter to snip a wire.
An action shot of a worker wearing high-visibility safety gloves using the Klein Tools 11061 to strip the blue insulation from a red electrical wire on a jobsite.
A close-up action photo showing the self-adjusting jaws of the 11061 wire stripper successfully removing a precise section of insulation from a red wire, demonstrating a clean strip without damaging the copper conductor.
An action shot of a professional electrician wearing a hard hat, face mask, and safety vest while using the 11061 self-adjusting wire stripper to prepare wiring at a construction site.
Close-up action shot of a person's hand using the blue and black 11061 wire stripper to remove the outer white jacket from a Romex electrical cable, demonstrating the tool's self-adjusting capabilities.
Action shot showing the 11061 self-adjusting stripper being used inside a metal electrical junction box to strip multiple wires at once, illustrating its efficiency in tight, crowded spaces.
11061 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper from Klein Tools promotional video and how to
A studio product shot of the Klein Tools 11061 self-adjusting wire stripper and cutter. The tool features blue and black handles with the Klein Tools logo and a complex metal stripping head with various adjustment dials and springs.
A direct front view of the 11061 wire stripper against a white background, highlighting the symmetrical blue and black handles and the detailed markings on the metal head for solid and stranded wire capacities.
A rear view of the Klein Tools 11061 self-adjusting wire stripper, showing the smooth black metal back of the stripping head and the ergonomic blue handles with molded safety icons.
A close-up view of the stripping head of the 11061 model, showcasing the tensioning thumb wheel, the adjustable stopper for strip length, and the spring-loaded mechanism designed for automatic wire adjustment.
An angled studio shot of the wire stripper and cutter lying on its side, showing the depth and profile of the tool's blue and black TPE comfort grips.
Product infographic for the 11061 wire stripper highlighting its capabilities. Text and diagrams show it adjusts to strip 10-20 AWG solid wire, 12-22 AWG stranded wire, and 12/2 and 14/2 Romex cable. Callout lines point to the adjustable stopper, tensioning thumb wheel, and the integrated wire cutter in the handle.
A four-panel action collage showing the 11061 wire stripper in use. The images demonstrate the tool stripping the outer jacket of a cable, using the adjustable stopper for consistent lengths, adjusting the tensioning wheel, and using the integrated handle cutter to snip a wire.
An action shot of a worker wearing high-visibility safety gloves using the Klein Tools 11061 to strip the blue insulation from a red electrical wire on a jobsite.
A close-up action photo showing the self-adjusting jaws of the 11061 wire stripper successfully removing a precise section of insulation from a red wire, demonstrating a clean strip without damaging the copper conductor.
An action shot of a professional electrician wearing a hard hat, face mask, and safety vest while using the 11061 self-adjusting wire stripper to prepare wiring at a construction site.
Close-up action shot of a person's hand using the blue and black 11061 wire stripper to remove the outer white jacket from a Romex electrical cable, demonstrating the tool's self-adjusting capabilities.
Action shot showing the 11061 self-adjusting stripper being used inside a metal electrical junction box to strip multiple wires at once, illustrating its efficiency in tight, crowded spaces.
11061 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper from Klein Tools promotional video and how to
KLEIN TOOLS

Klein Tools Wire Stripper 11061 Self-Adjusting Cutter (10-22 AWG Solid Stranded 12/2 14/2 Romex Cable Mechanical Automatic Insulation Stripping)

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SKU: 11061
$22.97 USD

Description

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Contractor-Grade Automatic Wire Trimmer with Adjustable Strip Length Stopper and High-Leverage Tensioning Thumb Wheel

The Klein Tools 11061 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper and Cutter delivers professional-grade installation velocity when processing nonmetallic sheathed Type NM building wire, standard electrical conductors, and multi-conductor thermostat wires. Engineered with a compound mechanical automatic stripping head, this trade-focused electrical tool minimizes manual setup friction by instantly adjusting its bite to clean-strip 10-20 AWG solid conductors, 12-22 AWG stranded conductors, and 12/2 or 14/2 Romex cable. The rugged steel chassis features an adjustable depth stopper and a fine-tuning tension thumb wheel to provide uniform layout precision, solving conductor nicking and jacket tearing challenges common during high-volume commercial panel wiring or complex residential HVAC thermostat cutbacks.

Best Used For:

  • Residential Romex Service Panels: Rapidly stripping the outer protective PVC jacket and individual inner cores of 12/2 and 14/2 nonmetallic sheathed electrical cables.
  • Commercial HVAC Control Elements: Stripping the heavy multi-conductor outer jacket of low-voltage thermostat wire bundles before preparing individual sub-conductors.
  • High-Volume Device Terminations: Making clean, repeatable terminal blocks and branch outlet box installations across uniform structural wire links.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Automatic Self-Adjusting Mechanism: Internal tension jaws automatically apply correct radial force to sever insulation sleeves without nicking internal copper.
  • Adjustable Length Gauge Stopper: Built-in mechanical slide bar allows operators to calibrate repeatable strip lengths for terminal landings.
  • Tensioning Micro Adjustment Wheel: Manual thumb dial varies the initial jaw compression depth for clean results on thin-walled insulation.
  • Integrated Handle Wire Cutter: Sharpened precision-ground shear blades built into the handle frame allow clean trimming of heavy copper conductors.
  • Ergonomic Grooved TPE Grips: Textured thermoplastic elastomer handle sleeves dampen mechanical hand pressure over repeated wiring shifts.

What's Included

  • (1) 11061 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper and Cutter

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Brand Klein Tools
Model Number 11061
Stripping Capacity (Solid) 10 - 20 AWG
Stripping Capacity (Stranded) 12 - 22 AWG
Romex Sizing Range 12/2 and 14/2 Type NM
Chassis Structural Material Heavy-Duty Steel Alloy
Overall Tool Length 8.25 in
Overall Tool Height 1.17 in
Overall Tool Width 3.65 in
Handle Length Scale 5.92 in
Handle Sleeve Material Plastic and TPE Comfort Grip
Net Hand Tool Weight 12.6 oz (0.79 lbs)
Electrical Insulation Grade Not Insulated

Pro-Tip: When cutting and stripping fine control wiring loops, clear raw insulation debris away from the spring-loaded sliding track pivot points. This dynamic maintenance steps prevents internal gumming, allowing the jaw blades to snap back smoothly on subfloor rough-in panels.