Surface clipping flat T and E

Pete999 · Dec 17, 2015

Being a time served retired electrician, I was taught a lot of practical exercises during my apprenticeship, and I came to be, even though I say it myself, quite good at surface clipping and took pride in the final product, sadly though with the onset of the plastic type cable clips, a neat job is nowhere near as with buckle clips. Just thought it would be interesting to hear the Forums views on lost skills, I know a lot of the losses are down to the financial climate and short training courses. What are your thoughts?

telectrix · Dec 19, 2015

good idea using a mark on the hammer.

7still got the marks on my hammer from when i first did them, about 1981. 8" alarm cable, 9" 1.5mm, 11" 2.5mm. all marked in red tape. just guess the buggers now.

Paul.M · Dec 20, 2015

Clipping cables and dressing them to a good standard is not that difficult, cant understand why some people are so lazy. Regardless if it's a domestic or a plant room, make an effort.

[ElectriciansForums.net] Surface clipping flat T and E

Edit, this is one I'm on with now. Should be finished next week some time, work in progress lads and I dont normally do tray work on a daily basis.

dean.diy · Dec 20, 2015

That's a good tip from HHD. Are there any marks to measure how long the customer will take to pay up.

Guest77 · Dec 20, 2015

Pete999 said:
Being a time served retired electrician, I was taught a lot of practical exercises during my apprenticeship, and I came to be, even though I say it myself, quite good at surface clipping and took pride in the final product, sadly though with the onset of the plastic type cable clips, a neat job is nowhere near as with buckle clips. Just thought it would be interesting to hear the Forums views on lost skills, I know a lot of the losses are down to the financial climate and short training courses. What are your thoughts?

I think you have been drinking.