I have one pair of lineman's pliers that are also good strippers for 10 ga.
These are my favorite pliers for making a hook to go around a screw or post.
Jeweler's Pliers - Round Nose Plyers.jpg
The smaller pair was given to me by my dad. He had them since before I was born.
jtk
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