Strippers.

[Mallard60022]

Good afternoon. To cut a long story short I need some special strippers of wire. Over three weeks ago I ordered some wire strippers that 'bite a chunk' out of wire rather than the usual sheath strippers and despite having been told that it was in the post and again a replacement was in the post when the first one got 'lost', they have never arrived. So *** those and I wondered if anyone had a recommendation for an inexpensive item suitable for doing layout wiring (especially BUS size wire) and if so, where did you get it.

Yes, I know I can use a knife etc. but I thought a tool would be safer  (and was only going to be £5).

Many thanks and sorry to disappoint after the title led you to this boring carp.

Phil

[Mick Bonwick]

I've been using one of these for years. Is there a branch of Maplins near you in case your order goes missing?

 

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/rolson-automatic-wire-stripper-n86bw

 

Works for all the wiring I've used in layouts, from single strand bell wire to 32/0.2 for bus wire.

[Mallard60022]

I've been using one of these for years. Is there a branch of Maplins near you in case your order goes missing?

 

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/rolson-automatic-wire-stripper-n86bw

 

Works for all the wiring I've used in layouts, from single strand bell wire to 32/0.2 for bus wire.

Those are the ones. Thanks matey. Maplins in 36A. I need to go there really as they sell loads of good stuff including some interesting WAGO lever wire connectors I was looking at recently. I think a bus trip to Donny is in order and then a shortish walkabout, so it needs to be fine!

Phil 

[bgman]

Good afternoon. To cut a long story short I need some special strippers of wire. Over three weeks ago I ordered some wire strippers that 'bite a chunk' out of wire rather than the usual sheath strippers and despite having been told that it was in the post and again a replacement was in the post when the first one got 'lost', they have never arrived. So *** those and I wondered if anyone had a recommendation for an inexpensive item suitable for doing layout wiring (especially BUS size wire) and if so, where did you get it.

Yes, I know I can use a knife etc. but I thought a tool would be safer  (and was only going to be £5).

Many thanks and sorry to disappoint after the title led you to this boring carp.

Phil

Hi matey, did you ever get them ?

 

Yours Mr. W.I. Red

[gismorail]

Ooops not those type of 'Strippers'         dam and double dam 

[Mallard60022]

Hi matey, did you ever get them ?

 

Yours Mr. W.I. Red

Nope. The supplier just kept saying (by automated response email through Amazon) that Royal Mail must have lost them and would I want a replacement or refund. I wasn't confident when the email was not grammatically 'strong' and the spelling was poor. As they used Royal Mail I presume they were UK based?

Off to Maplins I think, where no doubt I shall spend too much on other interesting gadgets that I don't really need.

Phil

[bgman]

Not wishing to rub salt......

Are these the ones ? Mine were off Sleez-bay and arrived two days after via RMail !

 

 

G

[Mallard60022]

Rolsons?

[bgman]

Rolsons?

Same to you with knobs on !!!

 

Oops ! Misread you there Philth soz mate, I've had them over a year now but threw away the packaging and no name on them

Hope you get sommat decent

 

G

[bgman]

There's a similar one under the name of Irwin Vise gripper ( just the same actually ).

I recall calling the company direct and paid over the phone for mine.

 

G

[Mallard60022]

I like the word 'Gripper'. Was that a character in the Beano?

P

[Stubby47]

I got a set for Xmas,  pressie from the kids - bl**dy right-handed things, pain to use, but they do work on wire ends - not tried mid-wire.

[bgman]

I like the word 'Gripper'. Was that a character in the Beano?

P

I've just spoken to Walter the Softy and he said it was Gnipper, son of Gnasher .

 

 

Not sure if we carry on like this it'll get too near the bone !

[Classsix T]

"Gripper" Stebson (or similar) was Tucker's nemesis in Grange Hill...

 

(cough)

 

C6T.

[dhjgreen]

I've been using one of these for years. Is there a branch of Maplins near you in case your order goes missing?

 

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/rolson-automatic-wire-stripper-n86bw

 

Works for all the wiring I've used in layouts, from single strand bell wire to 32/0.2 for bus wire.

Pity those are discontinued, but another pair on the same page for 7.99

[Stubby47]

Mine :

 

 

 

[sharris]

Ooops not those type of 'Strippers'         dam and double dam 

 

Although I did do a Google search for 36A and 36E to check which sheds they were and Google thought I was referring to bra sizes, and provided me with a variety of appropriate illustrative material. 

[Siberian Snooper]

I think I might be getting old, as I was not very disappointed at the lack of young ladies getting their kit off.

[Horsetan]

Total anticlimax.

[brianusa]

Ooops not those type of 'Strippers'         dam and double dam 

 

Got fooled once, not this time though!

 

Brian.

[Ian J.]

I've got one of these plasplug ones stuck in storage: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plasplug-Hws827-Handy-Wire-Stripper/dp/B0001P0HWU/ref=sr_1_18?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1461868027&sr=1-18&keywords=wire+stripper

 

 

I find it works quite well, though being plastic and 'cheap' I don't expect it to last long, and I can sometimes set it a bit too aggressive and end up with the wire cut into.

[Clive Mortimore]

I've been using one of these for years. Is there a branch of Maplins near you in case your order goes missing?

 

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/rolson-automatic-wire-stripper-n86bw

 

Works for all the wiring I've used in layouts, from single strand bell wire to 32/0.2 for bus wire.

Hi Mike

 

I done a link to them on the Duck's Seaton Junction thread a few weeks ago. :no:  

 

When I worked at Marconi's all the wiremen used them. So simple to use.

[Rabs]

Personally, I prefer the pistol type, such as

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/cable-strippers/0613044/

 

I have a pair of each type and I find that these tend to do a neater job and you can consistently strip the same length because there is an adjustable end stop inside them.

 

I'm sure you can get the same type cheaper, RS tend to be expensive. I'd go for one with a metal handle, it will last much longer.

[Mallard60022]

Hi Mike

 

I done a link to them on the Duck's Seaton Junction thread a few weeks ago. :no:

 

When I worked at Marconi's all the wiremen used them. So simple to use.

Ah, so it was your fault then........................................................

I'm going to use my remaining teeth instead,as it is cheaper!

P

[PhilJ W]

Although I did do a Google search for 36A and 36E to check which sheds they were and Google thought I was referring to bra sizes, and provided me with a variety of appropriate illustrative material. 

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