On Sat, 28 Jan 2017 09:49:14 +0000 (GMT), Dave Liquorice wrote:

On Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:54:37 -0600, Alan wrote:

Fed up using side cutters and blade. Are the automatic things any
good
and really cover from the jacket of 2.5 T&E down to individual
wires
from alarm (stranded) or CW1308 (solid) cables without adjustment.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/c-k-automa...stripper/97204

Not for stripping insulation off. It's great for getting the sheath off
T+E, but I never use it for the ends.

Why not for the ends?

They are £10 at my local wholesaler.

Almost everywhere else is cheaper than Screwfix but I have a gift
card...

Bit late into this, but these seem to be quite good for wires (not cables) -
recommended in here, IIRC:
http://ebay.eu/2jIwTjg

One of these might be better for cable:
http://ebay.eu/2jIxrpk

For FT&E the chaps at work had a bit of wood with a sharp screw adjustable
in to a hole - used it for long pieces as it needed the screw turning in and
out. Something similar with a slit and a hinge would be a lot quicker - DIY
and all that!
--
Peter.
The gods will stay away
whilst religions hold sway