Cable/wire strippers??

[shocksl]

Hi guys


Can anyone recommened a decent cable stripper for flat and 3 core cables?

Here's a couple ove seen online.

C.K Automatic Wire Stripper

Save time while working on electrical tasks using the C.K Automatic Wire Stripper. This versatile product is suitable for stripping both flat and round cables and wires. All it takes is two clicks to remove the outer sheath, as well as extracting the inner conductors in a cable.The tool is...

www.toolstation.com

And also....

Stanley FatMax Automatic Wire Stripper 8" (203mm) - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Cuts, strips and crimps wires in seconds. Spring-loaded pliers can strip inner and outer sheaths on wires and cables 0.2-6mm. The pliers have crimping capability and are colour coded for crimps on common insulated and non-insulated terminals 1.5-6mm. Bi-material...

www.screwfix.com

Has anyone had any experience with either of this or any other ?

Thank you.

 

[timhoward]

I have the CK and use them heavily. They work well. They can just about do 6mm but I tend to use a cable knife for 6 and up.
I replace them when they eventually lose their bite which seems to be 1-2 years.

 

[shocksl]

I have the CK and use them heavily. They work well. They can just about do 6mm but I tend to use a cable knife for 6 and up.
I replace them when they eventually lose their bite which seems to be 1-2 years.

Thanks for that mate.

Is it the same CK as the one I just posted ?

 

[timhoward]

Thanks for that mate.

Is it the same CK as the one I just posted ?

Yep. I've used the Stanley ones too and do not believe they are significantly different (or worth the higher price)

 

[domsta72]

I find the Klein set to be better than CK.
Seems to cope with 6.0mm² better too.
More expensive though.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I have a cheap old pair of kewtech ones which are identical to the CK ones

as above they will strip single cable up to 6mm and strip the outer sheath on 1.5 and 2.5 and 4mm no problem and 1mm and 1.5mm flex no problem.

 

[Marvo]

There was a very recent thread here that might have some relevant info.

 

[DMElec.1]

I'd go for strippers every day, wire and cable are just plain boring! Definitely get yourself a stripper! (Failing that Id use ck crops)