sheath cutters for 3 core flex

[lordyjordy]

Hi everyone

can any one tell me a good tool for cutting the outer sheath on 3 core flex between .75 and 1.5mm. also 5 core flex 1mm as well

I always seem to catch the inner cables.

have seen this but does it work?

Jokari cable stripper - Coaxial : Carl Kammerling International

cheers

 

[dan86]

this is what I use

 

[KAS1]

[h=1]knipex - 16 20 16 sb - cable stripping tool, 4-16mm [/h]

 

[kingeri]

Did a job last week and used a kitchen knife to strip some flex, a bread knife to cut a carpet and some plasterboard, and a butter knife whilst plastering around a light switch. Aah, the joys of having your chuffing tools nicked. The wife said the same thing to me when she was trying to cook dinner that evening!

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

My set of Knipex snips does it simple enough. On the subject of snips has anyone used those god awful CK ones with the holes in?

 

[CTID]

My set of Knipex snips does it simple enough. On the subject of snips has anyone used those god awful CK ones with the holes in?

I have used the ck snips, the 180mm combi 3, stripping holes and pattress shears, they are fantastic but only as a second fix tool. A site I'm on at moment, every back box requires screws cutting back a bit, a life saver on its own.
I must admit it took me a day or two to get used to it fully but is great for me now.
For all other cutting, first fix etc I use bahco 180mm snips.

 

[Amp David]

Find these work too

C.K Automatic Wire Stripper - 495001

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

I have used the ck snips, the 180mm combi 3, stripping holes and pattress shears, they are fantastic but only as a second fix tool. A site I'm on at moment, every back box requires screws cutting back a bit, a life saver on its own.
I must admit it took me a day or two to get used to it fully but is great for me now.
For all other cutting, first fix etc I use bahco 180mm snips.

One of the young lads at work have them, every time I borrow them I feel like throwing them as far as possible, cutting a cable tie or cable with them is so frustrating!

 

[Megavolt]

Find these work too

C.K Automatic Wire Stripper - 495001

Second theses also us the CK knife

 

[Octopus]

The tone and wording of the OP / responses look familiar to me.

Mods can you check the IP address for lofty?

 

[Silly Sausage]

M, you old cynic!
I do miss him though...hahaha

 

[Guitarist]

Used a stanley knife for 27 years. Can't see me changing now...

 

[shanky887614]

View attachment 19398 this is what I use

thats what i use as well. anybody know where you can get a tool for the pin?

if not ill just manufacter a screwdriver for it

 

[Dcf]

I'm from an era when the apprentice used to have to make up the pendants
i still wince at the time I thought a hooked Stanley blade would be better for flex
until it was hanging out of my thumb.
ive had a jokari cable knife for more than 10 years.
still on its original blade.
I got it for stripping fire sure cable I think.
which it was good for tbh.
i would recommend them.
saying that it does the same as a pair of snips or knife really.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

alright grandad heard it all before..... lol

who said i was a grandad?
im 40 years of age about 17 stone and when i chase walls the whole house rattles.....
capish....

 

[Octopus]

Back to the OP's question, look these up on cpc farnell:

ABECO - 063 - HAND CABLE STRIPPER