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    flexible cable cutters

    Hi guys ,please can you recommend a tool for stripping flexible cable, for terminating into plug tops etc, thanks
  2. D Skelton

    Cable cutters?

    Hi guys, I'm looking for a set of reasonably priced cable cutters for ease of cutting 6mm cable and upwards. Most importantly however, is that they must be knuckle friendly!!! Maybe it's just me but most of the heavy duty cable cutters I've ever used have been the type where you smash your...
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    Tools "Screwdrivers & Cutters, Long Nose"

    Im looking at buying some new tools can any one recommend any ? As im having a trouble which ones are good look as im having a nose on screwfix Pliers & Cutters CK & Forge Steel & NWS Screwdrivers Wera Kraftform if there any others you Recommend feel free to say thanks
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    PVC conduit cutters

    Anyone use them? Which are best?
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    NWS VDE Heavy Duty Cable Cutters 210mm (8¼")

    Hi Just seen these for sale on the following link for £19.99. I used some the other day and was very impressed. Screwfix has got them for over £40. B&Q | nextday.diy.com - next working day delivery
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    Bosch PMF 180 E Multifunctional Allrounder

    Hi all Has anyone used or have one of these as I am thinking of getting one
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    Which Heavy duty cable cutters ?

    Hi all, I need to buy a new pair of heavy duty cable cutters, suitable for cutting 10mm twin and earth, 25mm tails e.t.c Can you recommend which ones to go for ? Thanks in advance.
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    SWA, hacksaw or cutters?.

    Quick question do you use hacksaw or cutters like in this diy wiki Terminating SWA - DIYWiki I was taught to use hacksaw as cutters does something bad but can't remember what the something bad was. I think I could do a neater job with cutters?.
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  9. Amp David

    PVC Conduit cutter recommendations

    Looking to buy a pair of cutters for PVC conduit and would like to hear what others have/are using themselves. Don't want to shell out cash for something that useless.
  10. R

    Side cutters ????

    Hi all was just wondering what you think is the best pair of side cutters to use as im in need of a new pair lol
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    CK pipe/ trunking cutters.

    Has anyone got or used the above cutters? These are the ones that come with 5 different anvils. Are they any good and worth the money? Cheers
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    Klauke battery crimper

    Anyone got any experience with them and the cheapest place to root one out :D Klauke - Generation Safety Plus
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    Best Cutters

    Hi what cutters do you guys use, i used normal sidies for a few years then a mate recommened crops or shears you know the ck ones with red handles look old skool but they provide a better cut and find it easy to strip and terminate cable with, silverline are the only company i know that do a vde...
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    Hole Cutters

    Have found a good price for the 'Starret Electrician's Hole Saw Kit'. Biggest is 51mm, knowing I'd need a couple of bigger sizes for Downlighters what do you find are the most common? 64, 70... Cheers
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    Cheap tools that work

    Hi I use cheap cutters from screwfix at £4.99 used to be £2.80 last year . i prefer these to any of the dearer option they also cut 3.5mm screws cleanly . My point is ,, what other cheap tools have people found that they think are better than the top brand versions. I know i said you...
  16. J

    CK ratchet cable cutters

    Alright lads,just wondering if anyone has a pair of these CK ratchet cable cutters,spotted them in the wholesalers the other day,lad behind the counter said that they cut straight through swa and everything,he quoted me about 120 quid for a set less my discount,anyone got a set? are they the...
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    ck combi cutters

    CK combi cutters as shown in the link can supposedly neatly double up your terminals (yes i know you could easily do it with ordinary pliers) Ck Combicutters™ : The CK Tool shop!, Designed for professionals I got a pair out of the stores at college today and could i work out how to use them...
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    Knipex cutters.

    Hello, Im going to purchase a few pairs of cutters, pliers etc and have decided on knipex as everyone says they are the best. They make the normal red and yellow insulated range but they also make the "S" range which are also insulated. Any advice on which is best? Thanks
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    cutters

    CombiCutter3 MAX -- a new bigger version of ck combi cutter anyone had any experience with them, had a pair of stanley combi, which were ok but wore out bit quicker than hoped, just renewed knipex but find the combi much quicker to use
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    Side cutters

    So what make does everyone use. Also are the combination ones actually any good that have the 1.5 and 2.5 strippers in them or have they a short life span.
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