Think I got a good deal with wire stripper

[Bsmith]

Bought for £2.25 off the bay, any condems? Hope they are better than the CE pair I had.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mac-Tools...y%2BifgrroXTcopj%2BEE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[rtbcomp]

I've got a pair similar or maybe the same with yellow handles. Mine says for automotive cable only but works fine with other types.

https://www.beal.org.uk/automotive/...rippers-0-25-6-0mm²-auto-cable-strippers.html

 

[Robotstar5]

I mostly use one of these type for work, but do find the type you linked to handy for splitting the insulation only when I want to solder a splice onto a wire.

 

[Bill Edwards]

The one you bought looks almost identical to a bluepoint pair I have, though the optional wire stopper on yours looks different or damaged.

Brilliant piece of kit, I use it just about every time there is a cable to strip and it work perfectly on all kinds I've yet to encounter.

 

[Bsmith]

Thought with being Mac-Tools they will stand up better than the chinese ones I bought some time ago for around a tenner.
I'll be using mostly for towbar wiring, yes robotstar splitting the insulation so I can solder another wire to it.
Think the length stop has been damaged Bill.

 

[brightspark]

I use a ck pair for stripping the outer sleeve on 1.0mm flat twin and earth when I'm doing lights and cables can be pushed in ceiling. there no use if your stripping wires in sockets or switches and then I just use my snips

 

[brightspark]

I use these for thin wires with limited access http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1363&groupID=1376

 

[Robotstar5]

I use these for thin wires with limited access http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1363&groupID=1376

Have you tried the combicutters? I've found them handy for some jobs.

 

[Johnseat]

The only issue you may have is if they cut the sheathing in the gripper side which after fitting a heat shrink or soldering leaves a gap in the sheath and causes corrosion in no time on vehicles if the wiring is open to the ellaments.
I don't use these tyoe any more, I use some by Mac tools but they are the crimper with wire strippers built into the handles, they are round £30 a pair.

 

[brightspark]

Have you tried the combicutters? I've found them handy for some jobs.

no I have some snips like that and u can make them by cutting live wires

 

[Robotstar5]

no I have some snips like that and u can make them by cutting live wires

I think all sparkies have some of them at some point

 

[brightspark]

I think all sparkies have some of them at some point

specially when u get complacent and tired and after 45 years of working 8 hours a day that is

 

[Bsmith]

The only issue you may have is if they cut the sheathing in the gripper side which after fitting a heat shrink or soldering leaves a gap in the sheath and causes corrosion in no time on vehicles if the wiring is open to the ellaments.
I don't use these tyoe any more, I use some by Mac tools but they are the crimper with wire strippers built into the handles, they are round £30 a pair.

Thanks John. I had noticed that the cheaper pair were like to tear the insulation on the gripper side. I think what I'm doing will be ok as the joins will be inside the car tailgate and behind pannels, well wrapped with insulation.

 

[Robotstar5]

specially when u get complacent and tired and after 45 years of working 8 hours a day that is

I find it cheaper (and safer) to use one of the modern non-contact voltage indicators instead of pliers/cutters to find if a cable is still live or not

 

[zx9]

I use a ck pair for stripping the outer sleeve on 1.0mm flat twin and earth when I'm doing lights and cables can be pushed in ceiling. there no use if your stripping wires in sockets or switches and then I just use my snips

I have the same CK pair great for stripping the ends of 1.5mm speaker cable on commercial installs, like you say, no good in confined spaces or making VGA 15HD connectors.
I was given mine by a sparkie I was working with, he could not get on with them for some reason, I think they are great.

 

[brightspark]

I find it cheaper (and safer) to use one of the modern non-contact voltage indicators instead of pliers/cutters to find if a cable is still live or not

I do use them as an indicator only. there not always accurate even if u rub them on your jumper or test a known live circuit with them 1st

 

[Bill Edwards]

I find it cheaper (and safer) to use one of the modern non-contact voltage indicators instead of pliers/cutters to find if a cable is still live or not

How dull

 

[Robotstar5]

I do use them as an indicator only. there not always accurate even if u rub them on your jumper or test a known live circuit with them 1st

Never use them to prove safe isolation, always use an approved tester such as a neon screwdriver

 

[brightspark]

Never use them to prove safe isolation, always use an approved tester such as a neon screwdriver

there worse still . specially when wifey puts it in the washing machine and its in your jeans pocket then u go to use it and touch something earthed to make it light up better

 

[Bill Edwards]

there worse still . specially when wifey puts it in the washing machine and its in your jeans pocket then u go to use it and touch something earthed to make it light up better

Ouch!
I got a good belt a couple of weeks ago, it tripped the RCD. I certainly felt it that time.
White plug with black wire - I did unplug it before getting stuck into the item, pity there were actually two white plugs with black wires