Wire strippers

[shanky887614]

you should try these

if you look under head there is wire cutter's (the things themself are useless)

but if you want to paint your work red there handy

 

[i=p/u]

im with you there as above . anything bigger than 2.5 and you just make snip in sheath and give it a good a pull

i use these for 2nd fixing, as they're handy for cutting down 3.5 screws as well. View attachment 6521

1st fixing I use the shears

 

[saabuldin]

i use these. very handy for a load of second fix. these are smaller then the ck one so doesnt take to much space in the tool box.
http://techno.com.my/online/images/5621a.jpg

 

[telectrix]

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?

 

[cjp1]

A few years ago I was given as set of these: CK TOOLS JOKARI T20030 CABLE STRIPPERS FLAT | eBay
They are good for stripping t&e upto 2.5 but to be honest if I already have a pair of side cutters in my hand I just use them.

 

[WDMDL]

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.

 

[shanky887614]

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

 

[SPARTYKUS]

me wants these

Draper Expert Knipex 57677 250 mm VDE Heavy--Duty Cable Cutters: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Bit steep though

 

[vernam616]

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

 

[daiplayer]

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:

 

[wee_ron]

me wants these

Draper Expert Knipex 57677 250 mm VDE Heavy--Duty Cable Cutters: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Bit steep though

Spartykus I would say these cutters are better. A fella I work with owns a set and they are the mutts nuts. The handle is thicker (more comfortable) and they are easier to use. 60 quid cheaper also.

 

[SteveGr]

Hi there.
Have someone used IRWIN VISE-GRIP Multi-Tool wire stripper?

 

[Specialist]

You might struggle to get a reply, the thread is 6 years old .

 

[Squid]

You might struggle to get a reply, the thread is 6 years old .

You need to add this,

 

[Rpa07]

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.

 

[Specialist]

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.

 

[Strima]

I use my teeth.

 

[Rpa07]

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.

 

[Squid]

I use my teeth.

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[telectrix]

deja vu: