Side Cutters Or Shears...???

[Dustydazzler]

So I have always been a side cutter guy for cutting & stripping cable

BUT I see a lot of folk using cable shears (Like The ck 3963) for cutting & stripping

what is your preferred weapon Of choice...???

 

[Pete999]

So I have always been a side cutter guy for cutting & stripping cable

BUT I see a lot of folk using cable shears (Like The ck 3963) for cutting & stripping

what is your preferred weapon Of choice...???

For stripping insulation? a knife.

 

[buzzlightyear]

what is your preferred weapon Of choice...???

Me I prefferre a butter knife or streak one and some times a fork. Lol.

 

[Dustydazzler]

For stripping insulation? a knife.

yes cutting , splitting , stripping ... whatever

 

[Pete999]

yes cutting , splitting , stripping ... whatever

A knife preferably a pen knife, not a Stanley jobbie
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Me I prefferre a butter knife or streak one and some times a fork. Lol.

Sorry BUZZ

 

[buzzlightyear]

knife preferably a pen knife, not a Stanley jobbie

Is it just in case you slice your fingers. Pete.

 

[Pete999]

Is it just in case you slice your fingers. Pete.

Safety first then Buzz

 

[buzzlightyear]

I use my nws cutters for stripping my clothes off and cable has well the odd Stanley has well.
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I have use the odd ck cable strippers the troubles is sharpeing them.

 

[davesparks]

what is your preferred weapon Of choice...???

That depends on the size and type of cable, and which tool comes to hand first.

But generally speaking for singles/cores of a cable:
For small cable (up to 4mm ish) I use side cutters to cut and wire strippers to strip.
For 6 to 25/35 I use shears for cutting, usually shears for stripping or a knife.
50mm upwards I use ratchet cutters or a hacksaw to cut and a knife to strip.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Anyone use one of these: View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/USAG-U02070006-207-Professional-Electricians/dp/B00F8ORBGE?th=1
look good in theory.

 

[R-fur]

I have a pair of CK electricians scissors which are very handy but I tend to use them for trimming labels more than stripping cables. The advantage of using scissors or ideal pliers that cut in shear rather than compression is that they give a very clean end which looks much neater when crimped in panels.

 

[ChipFanDave]

I'm with DaveSparks but on slightly lazier note I use battery grinder for large cables or SWAs.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I received a new pair of ck shears in the post today

I have always been a side cutter man , but am going to give em a bash see how I get on with em...

 

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I received a new pair of ck shears in the post today

I have always been a side cutter man , but am going to give em a bash see how I get on with em...

You'll love em, far better than side cutters, I wouldn't be without mine.

 

[Pete999]

You'll love em, far better than side cutters, I wouldn't be without mine.

For what purpose?