Swa methods (trying again))

[CTID]

I saw a spark on a job using a half round file, he was really flying through making off a load of ends. Asked him why he used this method and he said the file was more sturdy to use, the angle of the metal construction of the file meant it exposed the armourings to see that all were adequately scored, he found the armouring was cut neater and last but not least he finds it quicker. I tried it and believe me I'm now a convert.

 

[Knobhead]

Still got the same wooden handled Eclipse junior hacksaw I was issued with as an apprentice. God alone knows how many cables its been used on.
I just couldn’t get used to the plastic handled frames, they don’t feel right.
Nor can I cope with these stupid electricians knives, I’ve been using a Stanley or my preferred weapon of choice a Tyzak retractable knife, since being an apprentice.

 

[shanky887614]

I have one, they are a useful tool make the ends off nice and neat and damn useful when working in confined spaces where you can't get your junior hacksaw in.

if it is tight space then ill use a cut down hacksaw blade. can get in much tighter spots.

or the easier method gland it first then bring it into position

 

[a1colly]

I use an adjustable pipe cutter from the plumbers box, does up to 70mm four core comfortably and quickly and neatly and what more it cost me Nowt ;-)

 

[davesparks]

So are you going to waste you money on a fancy gadget?

The kewtech blade runner I've got wasn't a waste of money at all.
The rep was in the wholesaler trying to peddle them and ended up giving me a free one to get me to shut up and leave him alone.

 

[Richard Burns]

I use a junior hacksaw where the frame is bent round so the handle is almost flat to the SWA as you cut, easy to get into limited space and to keep straight.

 

[Rockingit]

When I was at Elex a tool rep was telling me that the NWS cable shears will both cut and score smaller sizes of armoureds, which sounds pretty cool, but then it only takes moments with a junior anyway so I don't think I'll be buying one anytime soon.