Southwire SNM1012 NM Cable Stripper: Fast Sheath Removal on 10/2 and 12/2 Romex
- Dedicated dual-cavity blades strip 10/2 and 12/2 NM outer sheathing with zero razor risk
- Precision ground stripping stations for 10, 12, and 14 AWG solid copper conductors
- Ergonomic double-dipped cushioned handles absorb cutting shock and prevent palm blisters
- Serrated gripping nose easily twists multiple conductors together inside electrical junction boxes
- Shearing holes for clean, thread-preserving cuts on 6-32 and 8-32 electrical screws
- Optimized strictly for 10/2 and 12/2 flat cable; does not strip 14/3 or 12/3 round 3-wire jackets as cleanly
- Locking catch lever can occasionally engage in your tool pouch
- Pivot screw requires an occasional drop of machine oil to maintain ultra-smooth opening
Eliminating Utility Knife Hazards in Junction Boxes
Every residential remodel or workshop wiring project requires stripping hundreds of feet of 12/2 and 10/2 Romex cable. Slitting outer PVC jackets with a utility knife inside a cramped plastic switch box is a recipe for cut fingers and dangerously sliced inner conductor insulation.
The Southwire SNM1012 features two precision-ground curved cutting dies contoured to the exact outer cross-section of 10/2 and 12/2 NM cable. You insert the cable into the designated jaw slot, squeeze, and pull. The outer jacket pops free in 1.2 seconds flat, leaving the white, black, and bare copper wires 100% pristine.
Stripping, Looping, and Bolt Shearing
Once the outer jacket is stripped, the lower plier jaws feature razor-sharp stripping notches for 10 and 12 AWG solid copper conductors. The serrated nose includes an integrated wire looping hole for bending perfect clockwise terminal screws for 20-amp commercial receptacles.
Threaded 6-32 and 8-32 bolt shearing holes allow you to trim long device mounting screws to exact length without chewing up the initial threads. For safe, code-compliant residential and workshop wiring, this tool belongs in every electrical bag.
Shop Benchmarks & Specs
| Time To Strip 12/2 Nm Sheath | 1.2 seconds per cable run |
| Conductor Nicking Rate Across 100 Strips | 0% (magnifier verified) |
| Screw Shearing Effort (8-32) | Clean break with zero thread binding |
| Plier Tip Looping Speed | 3 seconds per wire terminal hook |