Starting again which strippers and side cutters would you buy for a small "grab bag style set up"

[LukeD]

No armoured etc .Just a basic 1-6mm . I am getting sick of carrying large bags around and want to form a new tote setup

 

[Dartlec]

Depends on how small you want to go, but imo CK Wire strippers are a good bet for T&E & Flex.

Maybe a pair of Knipex electrical pliers and a Knipex Ergostrip solve most smaller stripping needs I find.

 

[Pete999]

Depends on how small you want to go, but imo CK Wire strippers are a good bet for T&E & Flex.

Maybe a pair of Knipex electrical pliers and a Knipex Ergostrip solve most smaller stripping needs I find.

Special forces Electricians now are we .SES,grab bag does that include a 9mm glock now then

 

[Dartlec]

Special forces Electricians now are we .SES,grab bag does that include a 9mm glock now then

International Rescue - domestic rental sector....

 

[LukeD]

Special forces Electricians now are we .SES,grab bag does that include a 9mm glock now then

Too busy earning.No time to ghost write books and do silly TV shows

 

[bill01803]

Tote is no good if it is raining

 

[Mike Johnson]

I seem to use these all the time now: Quickwire Flat Cable Strippers: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quickwire-Flat-Cable-Strippers/dp/B07FPHRTTT/ref=sr_1_46?

 

[LukeD]

I use the CK's and love them. But I hear amazing reports about the "quickwire" strippers from people who use them rather than Youtube "Give me free gear " queens

 

[nicebutdim]

I use the CK's and love them. But I hear amazing reports about the "quickwire" strippers from people who use them rather than Youtube "Give me free gear " queens

Just to throw a spanner in there - I'm fairly certain that Quickwire strippers are rebadged CK T1260.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Probably are, but Luke may have been referring to the CK1261 which are mainly designed to strip round cable, not T&E which the 1260 make an easy job of, does not matter in reality they do the job they are designed for and cost about the same.

 

[LukeD]

Possibly my confusion ! My CK's strippers are T&E 495001 "Automatics " .

 

[nicebutdim]

495001 are a fraction of the price of T1260/quickwire and more robustly built. Thery are more versatile in the terms of cable that can be stripped, but their design means they are less suitable for stripping in confined spaces.

First world problems.

 

[telectrix]

I use these for general use. if stripping in a back box, then followup with the quickwire ones to get closer to the entrypoint.

Self Adjusting Wire Stripper / Cutter

Stripping head adjusts to strip: 10-20 AWG solid, 12-22 AWG stranded, and 12/2 and 14/2 Romex® cable [all sizes] and other non metallic [type NM] sheathed cable

www.cef.co.uk

 

[Mike Johnson]

Yes those are only good for stripping outside a back box, the Quickwire will strip right inside to the back of the box brilliant for taking off the sheath, and then strip both L&N at once with the same tool.