CK Combi cutters - Anyone used em?

[Tiny Spark]

Just wondered if anyone had used these? They look pretty damn cool but carry a hefty price tag!

VDE combicutter3MAXTM : C.K Tools

Just thinking they may make a good alternative to my usual cable loppers.

 

[monkeyelectric]

Just wondered if anyone had used these? They look pretty damn cool but carry a hefty price tag!

VDE combicutter3MAXTM : C.K Tools

Just thinking they may make a good alternative to my usual cable loppers.

Wouldn't be without mine now! I don't even use normal sidecutters anymore, well worth £30 imo

 

[Tiny Spark]

Thanks Monkey, Thats kind of what I am like with my Loppers atm.
I use these atm for cutting and stripping everything from Cat5 to 10mm cable to flex.
Cable Cutters 254mm | Screwfix.com

 

[monkeyelectric]

Thanks Monkey, Thats kind of what I am like with my Loppers atm.
I use these atm for cutting and stripping everything from Cat5 to 10mm cable to flex.
Cable Cutters 254mm | Screwfix.com

I got a similar pair to them but a bit longer, way too cumbersome for everyday stripping but perfect for neatly cutting the bigger stuff

 

[Tiny Spark]

Like I said I use em every day for everything LOL
Cant stand side cutters!
But these looked interesting and the pin cutter sounded a damn good idea!

 

[telectrix]

i've got the ones with the pin cutters but not the stripping notches.

 

[monkeyelectric]

Like I said I use em every day for everything LOL
Cant stand side cutters!
But these looked interesting and the pin cutter sounded a damn good idea!

Pin cutter/screw shear is unbelievably handy on them! Perfect length screws all the time

 

[telectrix]

saves using a vice and hacksaw.

 

[sparkdog]

I use them all the time now.Was a bit wary of the notches at first but they save a lot of stress working at the top of ladders.

 

[Tiny Spark]

All good so far then LOL
Anyone tried stripping 4mm with the notches? Just wondered if the 2.5mm notches would strip the 4mm.

 

[telectrix]

they will, but you have to put a bit more effort in. chomp too tight and you cut into the strands.

 

[davethsparky]

Might as well just use side cutters then?

 

[telectrix]

or these?

 

[Phil]

got a pair (Not the teeth above)
brilliant for 1-2.5mm 4mm work with a bit more effort. they are brilliant for second fixing twin

 

[Tiny Spark]

Cheers guys, Might put some on the next tool req and give them a go.
They are obviously tailored to a domestic situ but I try to keep a open mind