what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

Mikegh · Dec 11, 2021

Just replaced damn near all my tools

Spent decent money on cutting and stripping tools and screwdrivers and cordless kit

A few things like auger bits I just buy cheap kits now , sharpen them and ---- them

Metal wear is 90% of it

Mikegh · Dec 15, 2021

nicebutdim said:
Will be interesting in learning how you get on with this.

€17 megger

Seems to be ok, hooked it up to an old multimeter

500v/1000v readings were off on low battery, ok with different battery

Lister1987 · Dec 15, 2021

Collapsing stool. Also have a 'standard Rectangular one but that does get as much use as this.

[ElectriciansForums.net] what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

DPG · Dec 15, 2021

Lister1987 said:
Collapsing stool. Also have a 'standard Rectangular one but that does get as much use as this.

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That's a good idea that.

Lister1987 · Dec 15, 2021

DPG said:
That's a good idea that.

Certainly helps at second fix and testing

Mikegh · Dec 15, 2021

Was up on one of these collapsing ladders recently, didn't quite trust it

I think it's the 'collapsing' in the name that makes me wary

Mikegh · Dec 16, 2021

Got one of these today , not liking it yet

Dunno why they put all those extras on the handles of these gadgets , crimping and cutting

Dustydazzler · Dec 16, 2021

I have one of those , it lives in my spares box

Only time I use it is if you have a bunch of small flex cables to strip then it is quite good , you can shove up to 1mm flex in the jaws and it will pop off the outer sheath is one motion

Mikegh · Dec 16, 2021

I'll send it back most likely , might try an ergostrip for flexes

Zerax · Dec 16, 2021

Mikegh said:
I'll send it back most likely , might try an ergostrip for flexes

I use an ergostrip... it works well.. I wouldn't want to work without it now.

SparkySy · Dec 16, 2021

I really like my ergostrip too, it's great for cat5 and coax as well as flex, I even use it on the inner bedding of SWA cables!

nicebutdim · Dec 16, 2021

Would love to hear thought on the Ergostrip as most people I've heard mention it were paid Youtubers. Hard to beat CK shears for stripping sheath of round cables, but not so great for getting inside boxes.

Lister1987 said:
Collapsing stool. Also have a 'standard Rectangular one but that does get as much use as this.

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Had one of these on my Amazon list for about a year, but can never quite get around to buying one. Reviews seem to indicate that quality varies wildly between the numerous versions available.

Dustydazzler · Dec 16, 2021

If the Ergostrip was cheaper I might get me self one , but at £35 i cant justify buying another tool which will probably just end up life living in my spares junk tool box

My spares box is already full of torx drivers , nut drivers , stubby drivers , various pliers and bits that rarely see the light of day

SparkySy · Dec 16, 2021

It's funny because when I first saw the ergostrip I thought it was just another overpriced thing that would end up in my workshop not being used, well £35 is spendy for some plastic with blades in it but I have probably had it just under a year now and it does get a fair bit of use, wouldn't say daily as I don't always do installation work every day but I use it on most jobs and it's in my daily carry! The small knife blade on it is handier than I thought it would be as well.

casperLennon · Dec 16, 2021

The ergostrip is definitely worth the money. I use it most days.

casperLennon · Dec 16, 2021

And I’m not a paid youtuber

pc1966 · Dec 16, 2021

Mikegh said:
Dunno why they put all those extras on the handles of these gadgets , crimping and cutting

Agreed. I pondered on using an angle grinder to remove the crimp bits on the inside of the handles as all they manage is to bite you palms.

nicebutdim · Dec 16, 2021

pc1966 said:
Agreed. I pondered on using an angle grinder to remove the crimp bits on the inside of the handles as all they manage is to bite you palms.

Might do just that. Cutter and crimper are of no use whatsoever and that occasional bite hurts like hell.

SparkySy · Dec 16, 2021

I don't understand why they would put those crimp munklers onto them they are only ever going to cause pain and are about as much use as a chocolate tea pot!

Dustydazzler · Dec 17, 2021

8" CRIMPING & CUTTING TOOL CABLE WIRE STRIPPER PLIERS ELECTRICAL CRIMPER CUTTER | eBay

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Does anyone use Or has anyone used one of these?

My dad has about 3 or 4 of these in his tool box , I personally have never used one but were they a popular thing back in the day ?

timhoward · Dec 17, 2021

Mikegh said:
Got one of these today , not liking it yet

Dunno why they put all those extras on the handles of these gadgets , crimping and cutting
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Like you, my first 20 minutes fiddling with these were frustrating. Then I got the knack and for T&E up to 2.5 and singles they work well enough to hold a place in my main grab bag. Might be worth fiddling a little longer before rejecting.

LastManOnline · Dec 17, 2021

Dustydazzler said:
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Does anyone use Or has anyone used one of these?

My dad has about 3 or 4 of these in his tool box , I personally have never used one but were they a popular thing back in the day ?

Me. Lasted donkeys years until a shower of rain got in to my tool box.

Dustydazzler · Dec 17, 2021

These strippers which are similar to the above ,see to be used a heck of a lot in America & Canada

Klein-Kurve® Wire Stripper / Cutter, 8-20 AWG - K11095 | Klein Tools

This Wire Stripper/Cutter features six stripping holes and a shear-cutting knife to handle 8-18 AWG Solid and 10-20 AWG Stranded wire, plus shearing holes for 6-32 and 8-32 bolts. Longer hand grip coverage provides a more comfortable grip while the updated lock tucks nicely out of the way. The...

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pc1966 · Dec 17, 2021

Dustydazzler said:
Does anyone use Or has anyone used one of these?

My dad has about 3 or 4 of these in his tool box , I personally have never used one but were they a popular thing back in the day ?

I have one and its only use is for cutting brass screws using the threaded hold slicing bit!

Useless for crimping, barely tolerable as wire stripper.

pc1966 · Dec 17, 2021

Dustydazzler said:
These strippers which are similar to the above ,see to be used a heck of a lot in America & Canada

Those are very like the Ideal T-stripper style of tool, work very well for wire stripping. The smaller sized one (below electrical power work) is nice and sharp and does a decent job of stripping PTFE wire which is difficult. For example:

https://cpc.farnell.com/ideal/45-121/t-stripper-16-26-awg-stranded/dp/TL00592