cutters

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    What do you use to cut and strip tails or chunkier cables?

    Hi, hope everyone is well. I’m looking to buy some cutters to strip and chop 10mm cables and above, mainly domestic use. I was thinking of either getting 1. CK cable cutter 240mm, these are the biggest version which would give me more leverage to easily cut with barely any effort...
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    CK T3678 Heavy Duty Ratchet Cable Cutters - how good?

    As the title say, is the CK T3678 worth getting for a modest amount of work cutting stuff like 50mm hard-drawn copper, and maybe up to 120mm soft drawn copper cables?
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    For Sale 31008 C>K Combi Cutters

    Anyone want these £15 inc 1st class post https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284780012080
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    For Sale C.K Redline Cutters & Pliers

    Having a bit of a clear down so Just slung these on Ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284749355737 Be ideal for an apprentice , message me if interested (don't buy via Ebay) £25. inc postage for the pair
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    Klein cable cutters 160mm

    Hey guys . Just recently purchased some klein cable cutters and the packaging states it cuts and strips upto 9mm but it can easily go through 25mm tails no issue . What is the 9mm referring to on the packaging as its not the CSA of the cable . Thanks in advance
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    Best cable cutter for meter tails

    Which is the best affordable cable cutter for at least up to 25mm2 copper conductor?
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    For Sale C.K 37021 180 VDE SIDE CUTTERS

    New Item Just Been Sat in My Tool Bag , Paid About 40 Quid for these looking for £25 inc Postage
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    Wiha pliers/side cutters

    Toolstation (spit!) have currently got an offer on Wiha 180mm combination pliers and 160mm side cutters. £19.98 for the two. Not VDE but still got a nice rubberised handle. Seem well up to Wiha standards ?. Order code 84722
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    For Sale C.K combi cutters , pliers , Pz2 x 200mm for sale

    Hi all If anyone is interested I have c.k redline combi-cutter2 31009 for sale , c.k redline standard pliers 31002 and a long c.k dextro Pz2 x 200mm vde screwdriver. the pliers and screwdriver are spares used maybe once each. The combi side cutters I probably used 5 or 6 times but I actually...
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    Starting again which strippers and side cutters would you buy for a small "grab bag style set up"

    No armoured etc .Just a basic 1-6mm . I am getting sick of carrying large bags around and want to form a new tote setup
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    Side Cutters or cable Shears

    So for cutting , stripping and preparing cable what is your prefered tool Cable side cutters Cable shears
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    For Sale C.K REDLINE COMBI CUTTERS & PLIERS FOR SALE

    C.K 31009 160 COMBI CUTTERS £18 INC POST C.K 31002 180 PLIERS £18 INCH POST £35 FOR THE PAIR INC POST D.M ME IF INTERESTED, PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL PLEASE. THESE TOOLS HAVE ONLY BEEN VERY LIGHT USED AROUND MY WORKSHOP FOR NIPPING & STRIPPING SCRAP CABLES
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    Sharpening Screwdrivers / Cutters etc

    Who still services and sharpens their tools rather than just binning them when they get a bit dull ? I have a bunch of old screwdrivers that are a bit rounded and chipped , have been meaning to get the old file on them Anyone still actual still bother servicing their gear ?
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    Side cutter vs cable cutters?

    I'm just wondering what the difference is between these two tools below. The cable cutters seem so much easier to strip cable with and to take off the pvc to expose the copper but they use the side cutters in college. Might be a stupid question
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    For Sale CK, Knipex, NWS & Stanley. Side Cutters, Screwdrivers and Cable Shears- For Sale

    Hi guys, Got some surplus hand tools for sale. All tools Vde insulated Knipex side cutters 160mm- £18 CK high lev side cutters 180mm- £15 NWS cable shears- £20 Stanley Screwdrivers- £7 5.5 and 2.5 slotted and PZ1, PZ2 Will sell as a complete set for £50.00 If interested can post photos, all...
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    Side Cutters Or Shears...???

    So I have always been a side cutter guy for cutting & stripping cable BUT I see a lot of folk using cable shears (Like The ck 3963) for cutting & stripping what is your preferred weapon Of choice...???
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    Ratchet cable cutters recommendations, budget of around£100

    Just wondering if anyone has recommendations for ratchet cable cutters or has used the either the Partex or SWA cable cutters. Any other recommendations welcome, I wouldn't mind the weidmuller KT45R but they are a bit over my budget unfortunately, unless someone knows someone selling them second...
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    Stripping Wires With Side Cutters

    Hi guys Have some trouble here. So I'm doing terminations at work and using side cutters, usually on 1.5mm or 2.5mm. Seems to happen more with stranded. I'm squeezing the cutters a bit and turning the side cutters around the wire and often the insulation bags up against the side cutters and...
  19. J

    Bahco Side Cutters

    Has anyone used the Bahco Side Cutters? I’ve heard good things about them.
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    Bootlace crimps / cutters

    Are there any decent combined bootlace crimps & cutters / snips? Thanks.
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