I am not a tool tart just a practical person!

[The Ghost]

Morris method

Mr James Morris of Morris services had an apoplectic fit when he saw me stripping sheath with the pull the earth and snip the sheath method and insisted we use the electricians knife. As he said it is the difference between and electrician and a craftsman. He was the one who explained the possible stretching (thus reducing the CSA) and increased PFC. He is a very insistent and meticulous as well as extremely erudite engineer and had the highest standards I have ever met and full credit to him.

 

[Rpa07]

Yeh, what he said, especially about the erudite engineer bit!

 

[Andy78]

I'm not a fan of the knife down the cpc method for twin cable myself. I prefer to snip once down the length with cutters then pull apart, not using the cpc though I might add.

 

[Specialist]

Mr James Morris of Morris services had an apoplectic fit when he saw me stripping sheath with the pull the earth and snip the sheath method and insisted we use the electricians knife. As he said it is the difference between and electrician and a craftsman. He was the one who explained the possible stretching (thus reducing the CSA) and increased PFC. He is a very insistent and meticulous as well as extremely erudite engineer and had the highest standards I have ever met and full credit to him.

Vort: Any idea if that's the same Morris services as the one in Bridgend ? i.e J W Morris services, Electrical Engineers ?

 

[The Ghost]

the same Morris services

No, they are in Bristol Kingswood and they don't have any other places they teach in to my knowledge. They are a school for electricians. Very good imo. I asked around a lot and this was the first body that actually told me exactly what I needed to do to improve and what qualifications. All the others just blathered about give us £5-7k and you get 30k a year crap. Where in fact you will just be poorer and none the wiser.

 

[Wilko]

I'm not a fan of the knife down the cpc method for twin cable myself. I prefer to snip once down the length with cutters then pull apart, not using the cpc though I might add.

Me too, it's good exercise for the arms

 

[Wilko]

Just my opinion, but I think anyone who has posted on this thread would likely be a card carrying TT, especially the OP

 

[Andy78]

Me too, it's good exercise for the arms

Yeah but my thumbs seem to be getting a state of perma-ache. Might be time to practice my knife skills.

 

[Pete999]

Just my opinion, but I think anyone who has posted on this thread would likely be a card carrying TT, especially the OP

And just what is wrong with being a Too Tart may I ask?

 

[HandySparks]

I'll have to treat myself to a decent knife (any excuse) and give it a whirl. May be do some practising on cable I pull out. Any recommendations for a good knife that's going to last?

As for the youngster... I don't get it... I appreciate advice and constructive criticism, it's how we learn to do things better. And well, if I can get a neater finish, quicker... WIN WIN!

Stanley Interlock 9mm snap-off blade. Small, solid, always sharp.

Stanley Tools Snap-Off Blade Knife 9mm - http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/products/stanley-tools-snap-off-blade-knife-9mm.html

A good knife - http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/a-good-knife.110632/#post-1188902

 

[Squid]

pfffft,

Now this is a knife.......

 

[Wilko]

And just what is wrong with being a Too Tart may I ask?

I are one

 

[Specialist]

No, they are in Bristol Kingswood and they don't have any other places they teach in to my knowledge. They are a school for electricians. Very good imo. I asked around a lot and this was the first body that actually told me exactly what I needed to do to improve and what qualifications. All the others just blathered about give us £5-7k and you get 30k a year crap. Where in fact you will just be poorer and none the wiser.

Ok thanks, didn't realise you were talking about a Training provider.

 

[static zap]

..... i developed a condition known as shiny metal syndrome.......

Mine must be getting bad , I was looking up Gallium the other day (Melts in the hands - midly toxic )
few practical uses , bar spoiling other metals !
( Cool , molten metal man Terminator ?)

 

[Pete999]

I are one

Welcome to the Tool Tart Club Wilko