Sorry for the 'simple' question but my trusty mini wire cutters gave up on me recently, which is a bit of a bummer whilst I'm trying to build my utracer....
The piece that broke flew off at high velocity and fortunately away from me.
I did have another pair from a high street store near you but they were really useless.
So are there any recommendations, any 'king dick' or 'fluke' equivalents of the mini wire cutting world? Advice needed!
Ta!
Anyone recommend a pair of small wire cutters?
#2 Re: Anyone recommend a pair of small wire cutters?
Linsdtrom are very nice, though I broke my pair cutting to thick wire
http://www.rapidonline.com/lindstrom-su ... ters-30584
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#3 Re: Anyone recommend a pair of small wire cutters?
Thanks Nick, a pair duly ordered. Not cheap but I'd like to think my eyes are worth it.Nick wrote:Linsdtrom are very nice, though I broke my pair cutting to thick wire
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#4 Re: Anyone recommend a pair of small wire cutters?
All my small cutters & pliers are Lindstrom - about 12 pairs now (different models). Some I've had and used heavily for 15 years or more - still tight & sharp. I wipe the edges of the cutters with a very fine diamond file once in a while to keep them keen...
Top quality tools, worth every penny, but like all tools, don't abuse them too much - big bit of copper wire , use bigger cutters etc.
Top quality tools, worth every penny, but like all tools, don't abuse them too much - big bit of copper wire , use bigger cutters etc.
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#5 Re: Anyone recommend a pair of small wire cutters?
Yep 'nother vote for Lindstrom good kit.
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#6 Re: Anyone recommend a pair of small wire cutters?
I still have and use my GPO lindstrom pliers wiring no 81, cutters and duckbill pliers.
I got them in 1980 when I started and they still function perfectly.
I got them in 1980 when I started and they still function perfectly.
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#7 Re: Anyone recommend a pair of small wire cutters?
So, my new wire cutters will outlast me, there's a sobering thought…..Cressy Snr wrote:I still have and use my GPO lindstrom pliers wiring no 81, cutters and duckbill pliers.
I got them in 1980 when I started and they still function perfectly.
#8 Re: Anyone recommend a pair of small wire cutters?
I haven't tried Lindstrom, I use Knipex's ESD range.
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