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Does any one know where i can obtain a pair of flex strippers for taking the outer sheath off any size flex
one of these? a pair?

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I used to have the Ideal 45-235 T&E stripper - my neighbour was a rep for the distributor some years ago. One click for the sheath (unless you got some crap cable with no talc), another for all the conductors at one time.
At the moment it's a combination of stanley knife for the sheath and Weidmuller Stripax for the conductors.

Either way, a squarely cut sheath looks far more professional than the "rip&strip" method.
 
I used to have the Ideal 45-235 T&E stripper - my neighbour was a rep for the distributor some years ago. One click for the sheath (unless you got some crap cable with no talc), another for all the conductors at one time.
At the moment it's a combination of stanley knife for the sheath and Weidmuller Stripax for the conductors.

Either way, a squarely cut sheath looks far more professional than the "rip&strip" method.

they dont look that bad actually, ive been using long nose pliers and stanley for a while now. much quicker to strip singles than having to put tool down then pick another up
 
I always have and always will use Bahco side cutters, CK are really bad tools especially their side cutters, had the same bahco pair for 3 years now, albeit not as sharp as day one, however still puts brand new CK ones to shame

As for stripping flex, the Bahco ones are excellent as they have a very pointed end, just nip around the flex very gently then pull off the sheath, even works on HR flex
 
Cut through a live t+e....with no rcd......the zap creates luverly little grooves in a side cutter for stripping cables....kinda like the CK combi cutters......alternitavely.....allow the apprentice to do it.Good lesson on safe isolation for him . :devil:
 
Don't people strip wires anymore @Specialist?
Cable shears do a very good job and train you to be careful. I use a jokari to strip the end of singles - great for 2nd fix and in tight spots.
 
Don't people strip wires anymore @Specialist?
Cable shears do a very good job and train you to be careful. I use a jokari to strip the end of singles - great for 2nd fix and in tight spots.

Where did I say people don't strip wires anymore ?, Thought I merely pointed out that the poster was replying to a 6 year old thread & may struggle to get a response.
 
They were asking anyone reading this bumped thread - joking but true!
I like it when threads get bumped - always a good read!
Where did I say people don't strip wires anymore ?, Thought I merely pointed out that the poster was replying to a 6 year old thread & may struggle to get a response.
 

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