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    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...
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    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...
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    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.
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    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
    • Thread
    • 3 core core cutters flex sheath
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    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.
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    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...
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    plastic conduit cutters

    Hi guys and girls, Im now in the market for some new plastic conduit cutters any reccomendations please ? :bulb2:
    • paul wild
    • Thread
    • conduit correct cutter cutters plastic smile
    • Replies: 60
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    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
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    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
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    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...
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    Ck trunking cutters

    Does anyone have these are they worth the money?
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    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
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    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?
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    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?
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    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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    Kew technic cutters & pliers

    After reading a post by specialist the other day he said he got some bargain cutters or pliers on ebay made by Kew Technic, I just wondered if anyone else has got any and if so what they recon on them before I buy some. Cheers Chris.
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    Side Cutters As Wire Strippers

    Anyone ever used side cutters as wire strippers as am in the middle of converting my loft, i needed some side cutters as i lost my others, so i got some they cost about a tenna i tried striping some wire with them and they was not that good at doing it, am starting to think i will get some...
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    Solid Board Cutters

    Looking at one from Toolstation for about £22 and then another tenner for 5 inserts. Its 110mm rather than 127mm diameter. Got to try and find where cables come up under an upstairs floor. Any comments as to whether a good buy or not?
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    Any experience with back box cutters?

    The boss is thinking about buying one as we have a job coming up that requires about 30'ish to be knocked out, if anyone has used one I'd be grateful for some feed back, can they cope with brick, breeze block etc, are they really much quicker. Thanks Down2earth
    • down2earth
    • Thread
    • back box box cutters experience
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Australia
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    A Question about Cutters

    I currently work in a electrical wholesalers and I am looking at getting a pair of cutters, arguebly the most important tool in your belt, but there are so many different types: combicutter2,combicutter3, heavy duty cutters, top cutters, side cutters, cutters with wire stripers, can anyone cut...

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