Discuss CK Automatic or Irwin Vise Grip Wire Strippers? in the Electrical Tools and Products area at ElectriciansForums.net
I might have to nab that.and the Klein ones are currently on offer at CEF, for £22.50 plus vat which is an ok deal, methinks...instore purchase only.
The Irwin ones can't fit 1.25mm² flex in them. I had to grind a little bit off the jaws to be able to cram it in there.
Klein tools automatic wire strippers are a LOT better than the CK version. I've never been convinced before, but saw a guy demo them and they are phenomenal. Must pick up some at some point, I think you can only get them at CEF.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CK-Electri...1782032&sr=8-1&keywords=ck+electricians+knifeI would like something that is generally capable of stripping 1mm - 2.5mm.
C.K VDE CombiCutter 3 160mm - https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/c-k-vde-combicutter-3-160mm/31773I would like something that is generally capable of stripping 1mm - 2.5mm.
C.K VDE CombiCutter 3 160mm - https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/c-k-vde-combicutter-3-160mm/31773
this will do it
The CK knife willWill they do the out sheathing too?
I like the look the of the automatic ones because you can put a bit of cable in and strip it down to the inner cores.
Do it the proper way:with a decent folding knife or an Electricians knifeYeah the combi cutter wont do the sheath, you'd have to pull the earth back and then cut the split sheath out. Not very neat, but that's how most people do it.
Yeah the combi cutter wont do the sheath, you'd have to pull the earth back and then cut the split sheath out. Not very neat, but that's how most people do it.
All very nice if all you want to do is strip 2inches of outer sheath, how about stripping longer cables, as in a CU install? not very practical really are they, a waste of hard earned, and I'm a tool tart, wouldn't insult my tool bag with a pair of those,The videos show you it cutting the outer sheath from the cable.
Complete waste of money imo.As far as I am aware, all these automatic wire strippers are the same.
Bought a SnapOn pair in 2003/4, never use them.
All very nice if all you want to do is strip 2inches of outer sheath, how about stripping longer cables, as in a CU install? not very practical really are they, a waste of hard earned, and I'm a tool tart, wouldn't insult my tool bag with a pair of those,
perfect tool for stripping PVC/PVC you just need a bit of practice, don't use a Stanley type far to sharpTrue.
But I wouldn't have any fingers left I used a knife like the one you showed me.
American cable is different from the UK,This man is using a Klein knife.
These are fine for flat cable, not so good for round.
Also quite delicate, need to be kept in a case or box.
Prefer the Jokari type strippers.
That would be 15 and a half quid wastedCK is going for £15.45 at Toolstation.
C.K Automatic Wire Stripper - Toolstation - https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p42984
Nope 20 quid wasted so far that's 35 notes wasted on useless tools
how about stripping longer cables
3 inches apart? come on mate get real.You can just do it multiple times up the cable, say 3 inches apart, then pull the bits of sheath off individually.
Like I said get real, do the job properly as an Electrician would, imagine you have say 12 suitably sized cables that the mickey mouse strippers can accommodate, how long is your method going to take you? they are expensive gimmicks mate, nothing more nothing less, designed to take lots of pound notes from inexperienced people.I just tried it on some 2.5 T&E, it will happily do 8 inches in one go and you can still pull the sheath off easily.
The reason I said 3 inches before is that the more you strip off in one go, the more of a slight mark it leaves on the remaining sheath, so it's better to do more short bites, than one big bite. So if you want a really long strip, only the last one needs to be a short piece.
So, you could strip, say, 24 inches off, sheath removed also, in less than 5 seconds.
how long is your method going to take you?
Yes. The CK ones are good. They'll strip both the sheath and the cores of 1.0 to 2.5 T&E/3C&E. The only time I don't use them is stripping sheath off close to a backbox where there isn't enough room for them.Hi,
Does anyone have any experience of any of these tools?
Some people say that the Irwin ones are better quality.
Thanks
You do it your way mate and I'll do it mine, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink it.Much, much less time than using a knife. And zero chance of nicking the insulation.
if it can only strip 2 inches from the cable end. That wouldn't be ideal because I may need to strip 4 inches away etc...
Stan Laurel agrees.You do it your way mate and I'll do it mine, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink it.
Yes, you need a knife, if only because the stripper won't do all cable types and sizes, but the stripper has its place too.Maybe it's a case of one size doesn't fit all and I may need a stripper and a knife.
Yes, you need a knife, if only because the stripper won't do all cable types and sizes, but the stripper has its place too.
See my post, number 30, first line.
Oh and I have the klein ones ( courstesy of company) which I rarely use , but they do a good job when I do venture in a panel with hundreds of cores facing meThink these tools are good if you Are panel wiring etc with fine stranded wire, with many multi core cables to strip , they make a perfect strip and never cut into cores , not that you should if you are a skilled electrician
But for everyday sparking a bit OTT in my opinion , but each to their own and why not use them
I prefer to use not snips/side cutters but what we call crops or shears think the trade name is , the ones with the curved cutting edges , can’t beat them in my personal opinionThink these tools are good if you Are panel wiring etc with fine stranded wire, with many multi core cables to strip , they make a perfect strip and never cut into cores , not that you should if you are a skilled electrician
But for everyday sparking a bit OTT in my opinion , but each to their own and why not use them
I found them to be no use for fine stranded wire.Think these tools are good if you Are panel wiring etc with fine stranded wire, with many multi core cables to strip , they make a perfect strip and never cut into cores , not that you should if you are a skilled electrician
But for everyday sparking a bit OTT in my opinion , but each to their own and why not use them
What tool were you talking about again?
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