Bought one this morning and just been in the workshop practising with it. Very precise; I'm impressed. Now, as soon as the weather warms up I'll be into the pond to replace the fountain pump. So thanks for the video demo - much appreciated.
Thanks, just bought one of these, you described the Fat Max perfectly. What a simple tool. I’m not a electrician, but found this tool so easy to use. 👍🏻👍🏻
Did some 3 solid core outside cables with these... such a blessing but indeed a bit of a squeeze. Still does make work super easy and a big time safer.
Increases the tension of the gripper and stripper parts. Useful for either: 1) Thin wires 2) Wires with insulation which isn't easily stripped (more rubbery insulation 3) Wires which are somehow slippery and not easily gripped I've found I only really need to use it if stripping very thin (internal USB cable) wires. With that there's a sweet spot between slipping off the wire and not stripping it, ripping the wire in two (or taking half the copper with the stripper end) and stripping the wire insulation only. With mains solid core or thick stranded wire the setting isn't really needed, though having it as low as possible may stop the gripper part from damaging insulation, for long term installations.
Thanks starly I've had some Irwin ones for a few years now and the only reason for getting these was because someone ran them over and broke them 😂, il take a look and the knipex ergos later tonight. Thanks man appreciate it 😁💪🏻
Found your video (and subscribed), bought a FatMax, and it is great! No more slashing my fingers with a Stanley knife. The only thing that I can’t work out is what effect the “fine adjustment wheel” has on the jaws. Turning it either way doesn’t seem to make any difference, so I’m leaving it on the minus setting. Am I overseeing something?
+ makes it grip thinner wires better in my experience. I've used this for mains work and for stripping wires to be soldered to small circuit boards. When stripping small wires (from old, broken USB cables) there's a sweet spot between gripping the wire and stripping the insulation. Gripping the wire and slipping off the insulation and gripping the wire and ripping out a bunch of the internal strands. If using it for a single application, you'll probably never play with the tension setting.
They're not VDE rated, so if the wire is live *while you are stripping the insulation* then no. If you've flipped the correct breaker (a voltage pen (NCV tester) and/or multimeter will let you know this) then they'll strip basically any wire. However if the wire is live when you're stripping it, then these are not suitable unless you have the correct PPE to handle live circuits and even then, you should be using VDE strippers and VDE pliers to handle the wire.
I've had my C.k ones for just over 3 years now. Awesome automatic wire strippers. My big bro's does commericial electrics. He first introduced me to them. The jokari wire strippers are also an excellent bit of kit. I use mine pretty often. Having my lunch and I should be finished up for today in a couple of hours🤞🏻. Last week was a shitty week. Just one of those weeks where everything that can go wrong does. This week I'm trying to catch up. Run down and knackered 😔. Just don't have the energy to work.🤒
Haha it seems like most people are like that at the mo including myself so I feel u ghost lol. Ur right they are a brilliant little tool to have knocking around the tool box also 3 tools in one so saves space and time always good 😁👌🏻 thanks again 💪🏻
Hi mate 3 options: Those fatmax Ck brand automatic pliers Regular stripper non automatic. Which one should I get? Ive heard ck are super good quality🤔😀
It really depends on your needs, if your going to do a lot of stripping I would say autos by far saves so much time and effort, if it’s just as and when use then it would be down to personal preference and budget 😁👌🏻
@@PlumbingGy yea I think the stanley automatics are just so fast and does such a good job. Doesnt hurt the wires. And just that piece of mind that the inside copper is not damaged... I think for 20 pounds i will order me a pair. Thanks for the help mate 😀
Since you've had these a while now and you said you had the Irwin ones as well. Is one as good as the other or would you recommend one over the other bud? I fancy the Fatmax because yes I also like yellow tools. But if the Irwin are even slightly better I'll get them.
I would say they are very close, the Irwin ones do feel slightly better made but for the sake of the price increase your going to have to decide which is better for you. If your going to use them on a very regular basis ,(every day, other day) might be worth getting the Irwin ones if not I would go stanley 👍🏻
@@PlumbingGy Cheers buddy. Thank you for the really prompt and thoughtful answer. I'm a great believer in buy the best tool you can afford, as it will last longer and do the job better. Thus as much as it hurts, coz I really liked the look of the FATMAX its gotta be the Irwin then. I won't be using it it very often, but I'd also rather not need to buy a new one down the line and if the Irwin are better made (even though you feel its minor) then for the small price difference its them for me. Stay safe bud. 😷
Glad to hear you care about your investment, it's pretty rare these days haha! I do love the fatmax but the quality has to go to the Irwin, let me know how you get on. Thanks for the comment and the support, stay safe man ✌🏻
No good on 3 core outer sheath to thick as mentioned.Also no good if you want to strip the inner core’s for a 13 amp 3 pin socket.OK for the earth but can’t cut the live and neutral as they are shorter and the outer sheath gets in the way.
Bought one this morning and just been in the workshop practising with it. Very precise; I'm impressed. Now, as soon as the weather warms up I'll be into the pond to replace the fountain pump. So thanks for the video demo - much appreciated.
Thanks, just bought one of these, you described the Fat Max perfectly. What a simple tool. I’m not a electrician, but found this tool so easy to use. 👍🏻👍🏻
Best automatic and versatile wire stripper ever! I have the FatMax too. Thanks for sharing Dan!
This is the best solution! You have one tool instead of 4 and it is much cheaper than the Knipex multistrips! Thank you
I bought one and didn't know how it works🙃🙃😊😊😊😂😂😂
Now I know. Thanks!
Glad it helped 👍
Did some 3 solid core outside cables with these... such a blessing but indeed a bit of a squeeze. Still does make work super easy and a big time safer.
What it the round screw thingy for? What does it do, and how do I use it?
Increases the tension of the gripper and stripper parts. Useful for either:
1) Thin wires
2) Wires with insulation which isn't easily stripped (more rubbery insulation
3) Wires which are somehow slippery and not easily gripped
I've found I only really need to use it if stripping very thin (internal USB cable) wires. With that there's a sweet spot between slipping off the wire and not stripping it, ripping the wire in two (or taking half the copper with the stripper end) and stripping the wire insulation only.
With mains solid core or thick stranded wire the setting isn't really needed, though having it as low as possible may stop the gripper part from damaging insulation, for long term installations.
Thanks for that, I bought the Irwin.
I'm trying mine tomorrow for the first time... 🤗
You'll love them
I'm a big fan of the knipex ergo strip. Be interesting to see how those Stanley fat max hold up though.
Thanks starly I've had some Irwin ones for a few years now and the only reason for getting these was because someone ran them over and broke them 😂, il take a look and the knipex ergos later tonight.
Thanks man appreciate it 😁💪🏻
Does it do lan cable
Thanks for your video. So, this is not suitable for three core cables?
I find it works fine 👍🏻
Go for Irwin
Found your video (and subscribed), bought a FatMax, and it is great! No more slashing my fingers with a Stanley knife.
The only thing that I can’t work out is what effect the “fine adjustment wheel” has on the jaws. Turning it either way doesn’t seem to make any difference, so I’m leaving it on the minus setting. Am I overseeing something?
Thank you Terry, I personally have never used this either it is supposed to adjust the tension coming down on the clamps 👍🏻
@@PlumbingGy Thank you!
+ makes it grip thinner wires better in my experience. I've used this for mains work and for stripping wires to be soldered to small circuit boards. When stripping small wires (from old, broken USB cables) there's a sweet spot between gripping the wire and stripping the insulation. Gripping the wire and slipping off the insulation and gripping the wire and ripping out a bunch of the internal strands.
If using it for a single application, you'll probably never play with the tension setting.
I bought one of these and I need to strip just one live wire . If I do it carefully would it be ok. ?
They're not VDE rated, so if the wire is live *while you are stripping the insulation* then no.
If you've flipped the correct breaker (a voltage pen (NCV tester) and/or multimeter will let you know this) then they'll strip basically any wire.
However if the wire is live when you're stripping it, then these are not suitable unless you have the correct PPE to handle live circuits and even then, you should be using VDE strippers and VDE pliers to handle the wire.
I've had my C.k ones for just over 3 years now. Awesome automatic wire strippers. My big bro's does commericial electrics. He first introduced me to them. The jokari wire strippers are also an excellent bit of kit. I use mine pretty often. Having my lunch and I should be finished up for today in a couple of hours🤞🏻. Last week was a shitty week. Just one of those weeks where everything that can go wrong does. This week I'm trying to catch up. Run down and knackered 😔. Just don't have the energy to work.🤒
Haha it seems like most people are like that at the mo including myself so I feel u ghost lol. Ur right they are a brilliant little tool to have knocking around the tool box also 3 tools in one so saves space and time always good 😁👌🏻 thanks again 💪🏻
Would you say it's good for small cables, like the kind you would find on an intercom, an electric guitar or a pcb?
I can't say I have tried them that small however the jaws can fully close to pull the sheeth off so I can't see why they wouldn't be ok. 👍🏻
Hi mate 3 options:
Those fatmax
Ck brand automatic pliers
Regular stripper non automatic.
Which one should I get?
Ive heard ck are super good quality🤔😀
It really depends on your needs, if your going to do a lot of stripping I would say autos by far saves so much time and effort, if it’s just as and when use then it would be down to personal preference and budget 😁👌🏻
@@PlumbingGy yea I think the stanley automatics are just so fast and does such a good job. Doesnt hurt the wires. And just that piece of mind that the inside copper is not damaged... I think for 20 pounds i will order me a pair. Thanks for the help mate 😀
Can you use this for nymj? Or just good for twin and earth cable
It's great for a wide variety of cables 👍🏻
@@PlumbingGy tried it on the nymj very tight to get the cable in , tried 1.5 and 2.5 3 core it's nice tool but think knife and snips still better
Thanks I’m definitely getting sum x
Impressive with the twin and earth !! Cheers,,
Great bit of kit
Since you've had these a while now and you said you had the Irwin ones as well. Is one as good as the other or would you recommend one over the other bud?
I fancy the Fatmax because yes I also like yellow tools. But if the Irwin are even slightly better I'll get them.
I would say they are very close, the Irwin ones do feel slightly better made but for the sake of the price increase your going to have to decide which is better for you. If your going to use them on a very regular basis ,(every day, other day) might be worth getting the Irwin ones if not I would go stanley 👍🏻
@@PlumbingGy Cheers buddy. Thank you for the really prompt and thoughtful answer. I'm a great believer in buy the best tool you can afford, as it will last longer and do the job better. Thus as much as it hurts, coz I really liked the look of the FATMAX its gotta be the Irwin then. I won't be using it it very often, but I'd also rather not need to buy a new one down the line and if the Irwin are better made (even though you feel its minor) then for the small price difference its them for me.
Stay safe bud. 😷
Glad to hear you care about your investment, it's pretty rare these days haha! I do love the fatmax but the quality has to go to the Irwin, let me know how you get on.
Thanks for the comment and the support, stay safe man ✌🏻
Just come back from shopping in my local Wilco and picked up the exact same one’s for £12.00 and then came across this video.👍
You won't be disappointed 👍🏻
everyone makes a review at 20-30 mm, show 2-3 mm
No good on 3 core outer sheath to thick as mentioned.Also no good if you want to strip the inner core’s for a 13 amp 3 pin
socket.OK for the earth but can’t cut the live and neutral as they are shorter and the outer sheath gets in the way.
Woop woop
Good