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Top Tip..
Keep hold of them..
Don’t wait till you need them, start using them well in advance..
Especially if say, you have 200 flexes to strip and terminate a day

I got into the habit of using my CK autostrippers and use them regularly.

Pros,

Neatness
No nicks
Speed when doing large amounts.

Cons,

Can't get tight into back boxes so always leave a stump of sheath.

The wire cutters are next to useless so need two tools.

Anything above 1.5mm flex or 4mm T&E won't fit in the jaws.

Overall they are worth having and using but you have to get used to them.
 


That looks like a good price for the Strippers and I've been meaning to give the Quickwire jobbies a bash anyway.

The CK wire strippers are about £14 from Toolstation at the moment so I might just get both and see how they go. :)

I'm happy enough with the knife I have at the mo I use the Hultafors ELK and it's the dogs dangly bits.

I've tried all sorts of knives over the years and not got on with most of them but this one I can't do without.

Thanks for the replies Gents. :)
 

I have a knife I'm happy with TBH Pete.

Also as in the OP I need to find new methods of working to reduce the stress on my body while maintaining or increasing productivity.
At the moment I'm getting home and up in the mornings with new sore bits.

I love my job and have virtually zero transferable skills so if I want to keep up my productivity for as much of my working life as I can then changes need to be made before it's too late. :)
 
Hi Ferg.

I once used those CK you mention from toolstation(they could of improved the mechanism or material)

I found them to sometimes strip the inner cores whilst taking the outer sheath off. Exposing copper!(and yes they were adjusted properly)

Not everytime but sometimes this would happen. Then in the end I think the cast jaw just broke whilst stripping some 1.5 twin.

Just a heads up but for 14quid they could be worth a go for yourself.
 
Hi Ferg.

I once used those CK you mention from toolstation(they could of improved the mechanism or material)

I found them to sometimes strip the inner cores whilst taking the outer sheath off. Exposing copper!(and yes they were adjusted properly)

Not everytime but sometimes this would happen. Then in the end I think the cast jaw just broke whilst stripping some 1.5 twin.

Just a heads up but for 14quid they could be worth a go for yourself.

To be fair the first time they did that it would have worked out cheaper to buy a better and or different pair.

Thanks. :)
 
Crikey at that price they need to be good. :)
Do they give you a foot massage at the end of the day?

Joking aside do they have any limitations for day to day use?
Not that I’ve found Ferg. Really save your hands and fingers.
I’m afraid that I’m a bit of a tool tart and believe in buying the best. My apprentice had a cheap set of cable strippers and they fell apart very quickly.
 
I have the CK automatic strippers - find them fine for T&E up to 2.5mm, also for flat 2 core flex and round flex up to 1.0mm. As has been said they are a little clunky and difficult to get right into a back box.
Also have the Jokari flat wire stripper, which for T&E up to 2.5mm is a better tool.

For round 3 core flex 1.25mm-1.5mm I use the Jokari round wire stripper, a superb tool.
 
Worth phoning them direct as they give a better price and a few of the JBs' with it. You have to say you're a spark and blag a little but they are very nice.

I got a pair of those from my local eddies, £30 and threw in a couple of joints..
Had to replace them which they did under warranty, broke mine due to trying too larger cables
 

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