I am not a tool tart just a practical person!

[Pete999]

Excellent bit of kit Tel, especially for Armoured.

Best tools for making a decent job of string SWA :
Knife
Junior Hacksaw
Terry clip (this last one may cause a few questions for some of the Younger guys) Sorry not Terry clip, Should read Jubilee Clip

 

[Specialist]

but only for the bedding. for the outer i use my CK armourslice, both for the armour and to score the outer sheath.

New toys, not got one of those, still use my junior hacksaw.

 

[static zap]

Round Cable stripper..

and one of these is a "must have" for stripping sheath off flex.

Love seeing them in action , esp the bit where blade turns to slit along the length,
but
a) I'm naff at using them ( even when set right )
b) I'm naff at setting them up ..

 

[ashg285]

Received my knipex installation pliers from amazon last week cost £40 but more than happy with them (went for the ones without the spring opening) only used them for a week but as mentioned in previous posts saves you carrying more tools in you're pocket, quality look decent as a lot of knipex tools are and I'm sure they will last me a long time if I'm careful

 

[Phil Thompson]

Any pics of them?

 

[Pete999]

Any pics of them?

Brilliant bit of kit
http://www.screwfix.com/p/knipex-5-in-1-vde-electrical-installation-pliers-8-200mm/5211f

 

[SparkyChick]

Tarts... avert your eyes... tool ---- coming up

knipex installation pliers - Google Search - https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=knipex+installation+pliers&dcr=0&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiP-LSy5YrWAhVHJlAKHYeOAN4Q_AUICygC&biw=1738&bih=878

 

[Phil Thompson]

I've seen pics of them before, but never thought they'd be up to the task. Lol

 

[Pete999]

Any pics of them?

Brilliant bit of kit
Knipex 5-in-1 VDE Electrical Installation Pliers 8 - http://www.screwfix.com/p/knipex-5-in-1-vde-electrical-installation-pliers-8-200mm/5211f

I've seen pics of them before, but never thought they'd be up to the task. Lol

 

[Squid]

Are they any good for whacking the head of the screwdriver you are using as a chisel?

 

[Squid]

Received my knipex installation pliers from amazon last week cost £40 but more than happy with them (went for the ones without the spring opening) only used them for a week but as mentioned in previous posts saves you carrying more tools in you're pocket, quality look decent as a lot of knipex tools are and I'm sure they will last me a long time if I'm careful

That was cheap they are £48 now or does the wife check the forum to see what you are up to?

 

[Phil Thompson]

£40.49 inc delivery on Fleabay. Just checked lol

 

[Squid]

£40.49 inc delivery on Fleabay. Just checked lol

14 day delivery from China and they are called Knopix.........

 

[Phil Thompson]

Dorset and delivered by Wednesday to NI it shows

 

[gazdkw82]

they lo0k great but that's a hefty price tag. Probably leave them at the first job ha

 

[gazdkw82]

Knipex 13 88 200 VDE Insulated Electrical Multifunctional Combination Pliers | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Knipex-13-88-200-VDE-Insulated-Electrical-Multifunctional-Combination-Pliers-/132290261603?epid=2002677664&hash=item1ecd1d3263:g:GD4AAOSwys5WUZjf

whats the difference?

 

[Pete999]

Dorset and delivered by Wednesday to NI it shows

Knipex 13 88 200 VDE Insulated Electrical Multifunctional Combination Pliers | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Knipex-13-88-200-VDE-Insulated-Electrical-Multifunctional-Combination-Pliers-/132290261603?epid=2002677664&hash=item1ecd1d3263:g:GD4AAOSwys5WUZjf

whats the difference?

With what Phil

 

[gazdkw82]

no, whats the difference with these as they are half the cost?

 

[Pete999]

no, whats the difference with these as they are half the cost?

Ah you're thinking of the screwfix price, I don't think there is any difference at all except the price, Knipex is Knipex go for the best price, got my from fleabay never had any problem with them.

 

[telectrix]

no, whats the difference with these as they are half the cost?

since when has £40 been half of £56.

go stand in the corner with your rithmetic book.