C.K Tools Armourslice SWA cable stripper

C.K Tools Armourslice SWA cable stripper - does it work?

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4 жыл бұрын

Our first run-in with the CK armourslice didn't exactly go well. Since then Garys had a lesson from Chris at @Cjrelectrical so we decided to give it another go.
The CK Tools armourslice is a handy electricians tool to score the armour around a steel wired armoured cable (SWA). It functions a bit like a plumbers pipe cutter, but with a short hacksaw blade instead of cutting disc.
A few turns around where you plan to fit the cable gland and the hacksaw blade partially cuts through the armour strands. Remove the outer cable health and waggle the strands to complete the job.
What do you think of this tool review?
Have you used the armourslice?
Do you have any useful tips to share when terminating SWA cable?
Comments always welcome.
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Пікірлер: 52

@earlyyearslearningisfun 4 жыл бұрын

Wow what a fantastically shot video team eFIXX 👍

@saab93contdi 4 жыл бұрын

I've used a plumbers splice for years. Always a very quick and efficient way of cutting SWA.

@martinnixon2079 4 жыл бұрын

I have never used one but after 30 years and a hacksaw and don’t have any problems with doing it this way. Each to their own.

@coryjeacocke Жыл бұрын

After glanding probably in excess of 3 or 4 thousand SWA cables in an LNG plant under construction for 5 years, I got pretty good with a hacksaw too … However there’s no denying that this is an incredibly inefficient, labour intensive task. Doing it for 30 years no problem isn’t a real argument against innovation. I personally tried a heap of different methods over the years too, and found tools like this don’t work. Nothing seems to do as good a job as a hacksaw. But, I wouldn’t “no problem” .. the problem is time.. and RSI. One or two glands with hacksaw, fine. But when you’re in a hazardous area doing thousands of these things .. you’re wishing there was a solution. I cut cable ladder with a hacksaw “no problem” also … but sending a circular saw through it is a hell of a lot faster, and neater. Good on these guys for trying, but I can see from the video it’s not the ultimate solution.

@brianoceallaigh8714 4 жыл бұрын

great little tool, have not used a hacksaw since I purchased one a number of months ago... gr8 video guys...

@cprfenom 4 жыл бұрын

I have used one, and keep it in my bag all the time. As @CJR Electrical eluded to, I find it good to give it one little twist as it bites the steelwire. Great bit of kit.

@jmohammad3762 4 жыл бұрын

I have CK SWS slicer and think it's a great kit too have in the tool bag. I got used to it after 4th attempt. Slices with prisicion and easy to gland afterwards. Personal opinion is definitely worth having.

@steveokinevo 4 жыл бұрын

Good video lads been looking at these things for a while eager to see a video on one, Nice one

@stevejsmales 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and helpful.....especially in conjunction with seeing Gary’s previous video doing it the traditional way. I have one of these, bought on impulse, not used it yet. I don’t see a problem with either way of doing it.....maybe use the AS routinely and have traditional method as a back up.

@TitchgamerRG Жыл бұрын

I have been using one of these for a few years now. Great bit of kit! Every time I have seen someone fail with it its been down to user error (usually over tightening it!) If you look at the bottom of the thread there is a un threaded part, Tighten thd knob down until the unthreaded part just disappears from view and you have perfect tension. Wind it round 20-30 times (cable size depending judgement required!) and you are golden! Just wish they made a larger one! Only downside is they dont work well on really small cable. But 3 core 2.5mm is fine :)

@paullyons4624 4 жыл бұрын

Own one, use it and love it 👍🏻

@whatthedeuse 4 жыл бұрын

I use an SWA saw, depth stop either side of the blade and can do any size of cable! 😊

@davidroche6973 4 жыл бұрын

As a happy owner of a CK CWA tool I'd say I am a happy bunny with mine, if it's just to do one I'd default to a hacksaw. But with a few to set up I just find the CK an easier option. But as ever it's each to their own and what works best for you

@GiffordsElectrical 4 жыл бұрын

Good work Gaz. They get a 👍👍 from me

@Cjrelectrical 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one guys 👍

@efixx 4 жыл бұрын

Away from your thumb towards your chum 👍. Thanks as always Gaz

@robconnolly6614 4 жыл бұрын

Did about 6 no 6mm 3 core armoured ends and the blade was used up. Not sure if that is normal, however I was using it like a tube cutter and turning up the blade as I worked the cable end.

@Mmmjustme 4 жыл бұрын

Got one. Works a treat.

@efixx 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@hassasinali7979 3 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful.

@LindaTheLearner 3 жыл бұрын

My Barclaycard is twitching in my pocket. CJR is bad news. I watched his top 10 tools the other night. I now find myself about to buy Knipex ergostrip cable strippers. AND worse .. I’m bidding on eBay for a second hand wira speedy power driver set. And I still hanker after the $$$ ferrule crimper that Gaz and Gordon bedazzled me with last year 🪄🧙‍♀️ 🥕... ho hum .. I’ll just stick to Lidl G&T (at night) .. after hiding my Barclaycard 😂. Ta guys for excellent vid 👍

@beadle129 3 жыл бұрын

Will this work on cables under 12mm ?

@thattoolguy9432 4 жыл бұрын

its not a bad tool, but i use an adjustable plumbers wheel, works faster and no need to change blades, bit like the armour slice it takes getting used too but its never let me down .. good video guys

@charlotterobinson9452 4 жыл бұрын

I really like my armour slice. I find that just doing it round and round loads of times makes it much easier. I tend to go round about 50 times which is way more than enough and makes the armour fall away on the first bend. 50 times might seem like ages, but the way that the armour comes straight off and no bent over ends makes that a much quicker method for me!

@efixx 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the 50 times! - patience is a virtue.

@GrahamRumbelow 3 жыл бұрын

@@efixx If you follow the instructions re how to tighten the knob 6 ish times is all you need.

@paul_my_plumbs_uk 4 жыл бұрын

It's all in the wrist action 💪💪💪 once mastered never look back 😜😜😜

@salmonfish3032 8 ай бұрын

Min 2:15 you start turning anticlockwise after 2 second you're turning clockwise I'm bit confused!!!! please help.

@JH-yx1eg 2 жыл бұрын

I have one and used it for about a year, had to use a couple of M4 bolts to keep it together, a tip on buying the blades is to just cut a hacksaw blade down, works out a lot cheaper. But, I'm back to the junior, due to the speed, old habits I suppose, 6/10 for the tool.

@richardsoan 4 жыл бұрын

Have always used one, wouldn’t like to do it with out one.

@Dog-whisperer7494 3 жыл бұрын

Not a bad bit of kit , similar to the copper pipe cutter plumbers use don’t think there’s much init between that and a hacksaw

@danielvelinski9522 4 жыл бұрын

I've had mixed reports - are they better on larger cables?

@efixx 4 жыл бұрын

They are better on larger SWA Daniel 👍

@MrSJT 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's huge😂😂 my amoured cable splicer is a lot smaller and blades last about 100 or so ends, it's about the size of 2 thumbs, can't remember the brand but it's yellow and black.

@brad30 4 жыл бұрын

What's the long term use of this thing? How many SWAs can you make off until the blade needs replacing?

@richardsoan 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve used mine for a couple of years & still good, it has a spare blade fixed to it too

@Dog-whisperer7494 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this again and again. It seems Gaz is turning it in the direction of the arrow but when he stops to look at Joe then starts turning again he is going in the other direction? I might be wrong but that’s what it looks like on the video. Nice bit of kit though. Great video as always guy’s 👍❤️⚡️⚡️⚡️

@kirvykirvkirv5144 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. That’s m impression, too.

@RufDiamond Жыл бұрын

Yes, you’re correct. I too watched it back a few times, as I noticed the opposite direction rotations. I’m thinking he was rotating it the wrong way at one stage, and never edited this bit out.

@RufDiamond Жыл бұрын

If you listen closely, the audio isn’t synched with the video either. The noise of the teeth crossing the steel wire armour is heard when the tool is stationary.

@triplerjm2353 3 жыл бұрын

This piece of equipment has been there since and been using it but you have to use your common sense in order to get it right because there is not guidance how many turns do you need in order not to cut through the cable, it does pretty clean job.

@kevbailey8445 4 жыл бұрын

I personally use rotary pipe cutters, there half the price and feel a lot smoother.

@bentoseland5806 3 жыл бұрын

Can you link me for this?

@matthewwiddows6319 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, about 6 to 7 quid on ebay.

@MrWardnine 3 жыл бұрын

Shite Mine fell apart after 2 months

@mustardcrumbles Жыл бұрын

Isn't it just something extra to carry with you ? I've seen them In use and can't see the advantage of them . For those that have and use them good luck but not worth it for me

@jonathanbrown9245 3 жыл бұрын

If your cable is thinner than 12mm, adjust the blade so it sticks out more. This wasn't a great video using an offcut, I think the Armourslice is a brilliant tool for anyone's Bag

@waynio67 4 жыл бұрын

I had a kewtech one, right pile of crap

@wallywaller11 3 жыл бұрын

Bought one of these, and they are crap, doing a piece of swa cable at a bench looks very easy but do it in situ, forget it. My opinion don't waste your money been doing swa for more that 30 years with a hacksaw, stay with it

@MrWardnine 3 жыл бұрын

Utter shite mine fell apart after a week

@hutchie4321 2 жыл бұрын

It is scary how the guy in glasses sound exactly like richard osman! the tool on the other hand is complete garbage, way quicker witha junior or normal hacksaw and a lot lighter to carry on large sites. Another gimmick im afraid.