Stripping Wires With Side Cutters

[Tuxornot]

Snap on, are they a kind of shop like Ann Summers?

No. Snap On sell metal things, Ann Summers sell rubbery things.... according to my mate...

 

[telectrix]

can't fault snap-on.they repaired my ratchet screwdriver, 30 years old. FOC.

 

[ruston]

Yes their after sales service is outstanding .

 

[Tuxornot]

can't fault snap-on.they repaired my ratchet screwdriver, 30 years old. FOC.

My old place was fitted out with snap on kit, a socket split once, they replaced the entire lot, it was years old, a tad expensive on shirts tho, I always drooled on mine, usualy at lunch time for some reason.

 

[gazdkw82]

It's just personal preference but I think it's good to try all options too. I have the knipex installation pliers and they work for me. Many tasks can be performed with them. However some people hate them.

I settled on these after trying all options. I still use the automatic strippers if I'm doing lots of cable stripping. Iv used side cutters and had similar issues to what you describe. Iv tried cable cutters, adjustable insulation cutters etc etc.

It really helped working with them all because on my recent AM2 exam I only had side cutters. Good job I knew how to actually use them, even if I dont on a daily basis.

 

[MeggerHertz_NW]

It's just personal preference but I think it's good to try all options too. I have the knipex installation pliers and they work for me. Many tasks can be performed with them. However some people hate them.

I settled on these after trying all options. I still use the automatic strippers if I'm doing lots of cable stripping. Iv used side cutters and had similar issues to what you describe. Iv tried cable cutters, adjustable insulation cutters etc etc.

It really helped working with them all because on my recent AM2 exam I only had side cutters. Good job I knew how to actually use them, even if I dont on a daily basis.

So on the exam that's all you're allowed?

 

[gazdkw82]

So on the exam that's all you're allowed?

No. There are many tools including pliers/grips/cable cutters etc. The side cutters were the best options for stripping I found.

 

[MeggerHertz_NW]

No. There are many tools including pliers/grips/cable cutters etc. The side cutters were the best options for stripping I found.

Sorry I'll clarify. I know there would be other tools, I was just curious if they allowed you to just bring your own tools, so you could use what you prefer or whether you just had to use what they provided

 

[gazdkw82]

Sorry I'll clarify. I know there would be other tools, I was just curious if they allowed you to just bring your own tools, so you could use what you prefer or whether you just had to use what they provided

The centre I did the assessment at didn't allow you to take anything in. Even have lockers for your phone/wallet etc

 

[lozarus]

There's many ways to skin a cat (not that I'd ever skin a cat. I love mine).

There's many different approaches to sripping. Evetually, you develop a bit of a "muscle memory" for it, and it's different for everyone.

I like to use CK redline cutters with the notch in for t&e. But i also know chaps who use cable loppers and side cutters.

Simialrily, I like to use a knife for circling around round flex outer insulation (many will gasp, but i've done it this way for years and my hands have done it that many times, I just know "the right feel" to stop it going too deep - plus I still always check each inner core individually for nicks even after all these years)

In short, you won't get a solid answer. Just try a few tools, try on lots of scrap cable and in time, you'll get a system that works for you wthat you won't struggle with.