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  1. D

    back box cutters

    Hi all Has any one used the armeg back box cutters, are they worth buying on a rewire of a old house ie brick walls. Also are the chasing chisels any good. The house has some large old coving, which hopefully I can manage not damage too much. Regards Dave
  2. W

    Solid Board Access Hole Cutters?

    After hitting a nail and also an RSJ immediately below some floorboards, my silverline cutter is now scrap. I noticed that Armeg do a similar 111mm cutter and wondered if these perform any better in normal use - not expecting anything to withstand hitting solid steel without damage of course...
  3. Simon-0116

    conduit cutters

    What type do you use, had a set of one handed silverline, ok lasted 18 months, treated my self to some ck ratched type, cut 20 lengths 20mm and 1 length 25mm trunking, tried some 25mm today wont cut, just bending. Also find them hard to use as need to open with two hands and ratchet mechanism...
  4. C

    Knipex side cutters or C.K vde combi cutters 3

    Need a new side cutters! Currently have a ck combi cutters 2 and it's very good, It's blown to bits though, I don't know wether to go for the knipex or upgrade. HELP ME DECIDE!!!!! Please and thank you Colzer
  5. vxwestie

    Ratchet cutters

    Anyone used the Partex ratchet shears? At £60 surely their worth a punt? I only do a dozen large cuts of 150+mm tails a year and not worth the money knipex cost... any other cheap recommendations gratefully received .. Cable Cutter, Cables up to 380mm, PRCC380
  6. P

    What type of cutters were these?

    Hi All, When I worked for BT we were issued with some really good tools, one of which was a pair of what I would describe as 'cantilevered' diagonal cutters. All metal (no plastic hand grips), they were really comfortable, about 6" long, cut through anything, and lasted me 29 years - Then I...
  7. F

    WIN a Pair of CK RedLine CombiCutter3 MAX TM side cutters

    Online reviews comprised by others who own, or have perhaps used products are crucial in the decision stage of purchasing equipment. You may want to read the experiences shared by other electricians who have purchased an MFT or maybe even a set of test leads that you are considering. As such...
  8. Tiny Spark

    CK Combi cutters - Anyone used em?

    Just wondered if anyone had used these? They look pretty damn cool but carry a hefty price tag! VDE combicutter3MAXTM : C.K Tools Just thinking they may make a good alternative to my usual cable loppers.
  9. L

    sheath cutters for 3 core flex

    Hi everyone can any one tell me a good tool for cutting the outer sheath on 3 core flex between .75 and 1.5mm. also 5 core flex 1mm as well I always seem to catch the inner cables. have seen this but does it work? Jokari cable stripper - Coaxial : Carl Kammerling International cheers
    • lordyjordy
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    • 3 core cutters flex sheath
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. G

    PVC conduit cutters.......

    anyone use them ? what they like ? sick of rough cuts from hacksaw even with new blade so thinking of pulling the trigger on a CK set for 20 notes.
  11. N

    Stripping Alarm Cable (cable core keeps breaking)

    "Stripping Alarm Cable (cable core keeps breaking)" I'm using the 6 core cable that came with the Honeywell alarm system I got Tried with Automatic style wire strippers, stanley knife, side cutters etc. but the steel core is very prone to breaking. What tools or techniques would people...
  12. P

    plastic conduit cutters

    Hi guys and girls, Im now in the market for some new plastic conduit cutters any reccomendations please ? :bulb2:
  13. CK Tools

    Blown cutters

    We have received these back from a grateful Electrician and wondered if there are any more examples out there for our collection? Unfortunately he was injured (but not electrocuted) - the flash caused him to jump and bang his head on a pipe Any images would be great - Thanks
  14. B

    stripping insulation with side cutters

    Whats the technique? Ive had a search online but havent found any tutorials. Do you score around the cable and then pull it off? Or use the ends to bite into the insulation? Noob question,spark wannabe
  15. N

    socket and switch box cutters. Any good?

    Hi I am looking at the best tools to buy for chasing out and for sinking back boxes. Wall chasers are too heavy and dusty. What does everyone think of the box cutters that go onto a SDS drill? (As seen in screwfix) Erbauer EBS Single Box Cutter I am looking for something that makes this part...
  16. J

    Ck trunking cutters

    Does anyone have these are they worth the money?
  17. P

    ck combi cutters

    I have a set of these. great when working with small twin. The cutting surface is a little small but the cutter as nice in the hand and perform nicely and tbh save a fair bit of time if your second fixing
  18. B

    automatic wire stripper and cable cutters

    Can anyone recommend a good automatic wire stripper for when fitting out DBs etc and also a pair of heavy duty cable shears for 25mm tails etc?
  19. M

    Board cutters

    Somebody mentioned these to me the other day. Silverline do one for £30 (plus arbour) with 5 plugs. Anybody use one and what are the advantages and disadvantages please?
  20. A

    Knipex side cutters

    Hi guys looking at getting a set of these as my ck ones are on there last legs. Which ones do you recommend as I no there's high leverage ones aswell. Cheers Ash

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