Best Tools For a Startup Electrician

[telectrix]

ive got a "7 in 1" set of snips, cant see myself using scissors for stripping cable

and £32 for scissors

Draper Expert Ergo Plus 7 in 1 VDE Pliers 185mm - https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p50196?r=googleshopping&rr=marin&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4s6zwpep2wIVDt0bCh099gPCEAQYASABEgJGifD_BwE

had that draper 7 in 1. could not get used to it. took 2 cuts to get through 2.5mm T/E. horrible thing.

 

[Toneyz]

I knew that would raise an eyebrow. There is very little chance of changing some ones choice of tool without practical demonstration but I know of two sparks that went from **** taking to wanting some in a morning.
Never had the need for electrical scissors and never known any other electricians to use them out of interest what do you use them for?

 

[Toneyz]

I knew that would raise an eyebrow. There is very little chance of changing some ones choice of tool without practical demonstration but I know of two sparks that went from **** taking to wanting some in a morning.
Never had the need for electrical scissors and never known any other electricians to use them out of interest what do you use them for?

 

[elsparko]

had that draper 7 in 1. could not get used to it. took 2 cuts to get through 2.5mm T/E. horrible thing.

were you catching it in the crimping part? do take a bit of getting used to

 

[telectrix]

it's the sidecutter bit that's too short to cut 2.5mm.

 

[elsparko]

hmm, i havent had that problem, just sometimes it gets stuck in the crimping part and doesnt cut

 

[Rigpig]

electrical scissors...........
A few of the lads use them for ships braided cable and to be honest they do a neat job. I prefer small lindstroms or bah cos but it really is horses for courses

 

[elsparko]

A few of the lads use them for ships braided cable and to be honest they do a neat job. I prefer small lindstroms or bah cos but it really is horses for courses

i like the 7 in 1 tool i have mainly for the 5mm or so of "flush cut" snips, no more jabby tiewraps

 

[telectrix]

i use these for flush cutting, pcb components and cable ties.
Xuron 170-II Micro-Shear Flush Cutter | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/263621575212?chn=ps&adgroupid=13585920426&rlsatarget=aud-295856144804%3Apla-142405561506&abcId=&adtype=pla&merchantid=6995734&poi=&googleloc=1007242&device=c&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0

 

[elsparko]

i use these for flush cutting, pcb components and cable ties.
Xuron 170-II Micro-Shear Flush Cutter | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/263621575212?chn=ps&adgroupid=13585920426&rlsatarget=aud-295856144804%3Apla-142405561506&abcId=&adtype=pla&merchantid=6995734&poi=&googleloc=1007242&device=c&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0

think ive got a set of them in my warhammer stuff from days gone by LOL

 

[telectrix]

and this for flex and coax sheath stripping. sod using a knife and cutting into the inner core insulation.
MILLER (ABECO) - MK02 - CABLE SHEATH STRIPPER | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MILLER-ABECO-MK02-CABLE-SHEATH-STRIPPER/171948257593?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49138%26meid%3D39f7689506144e75be9e92d7b2a62328%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D253679615609%26itm%3D171948257593&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

[Lister1987]

I'd recommend multimaterial pipeslice is you're going to be working with pvc/steel conduit. I use the Rothenberg No. 35 myself and love it, especially as I can't cut conduit straight for toffee ?

 

[rapparee]

I'd recommend multimaterial pipeslice is you're going to be working with pvc/steel conduit. I use the Rothenberg No. 35 myself and love it, especially as I can't cut conduit straight for toffee ?

This thread is nearly two years old.

He's not a start up electrician anymore.

 

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I'd recommend multimaterial pipeslice is you're going to be working with pvc/steel conduit. I use the Rothenberg No. 35 myself and love it, especially as I can't cut conduit straight for toffee ?

Curious to know, how long do the blades last on that when used on steel conduit?

 

[Lister1987]

Been using mine since September with no issues yet, according to the manufacturer it shouldn't be any issue with conduit, as for how long the blades will last; I'll let you know when mine get changed ?

Yea that thread is old but the subject is a common one - Do we have adticky in the tools and products section with this type of content on, if not might not be a bad idea to have one, users then can add little gems they find useful (and of course talk about basic kit and brands etc)