Bud thats nothing. Im using nail clippers
Best wire cutters ?
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Thanks @kev mac , you make a good point
If the more expensive sets are say 5 times the price, it may make sense to buy a cheaper set 5 times
However, if I am going to go for a more expensive set then it must also perform better and be easier to use. Not that its hard to use my Plato set, i would be fine continuing with it - but i thought maybe there is something considerably better that I just dont know about.
https://www.knipex.de/index.php?id=...Mobile=&parentID=1367&groupID=1483&artID=2769
These I am using. Always Knipex! For work and vape...
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Still use good old fashioned nail clippers,work like a bomb.But I do only use 26g wire so yeah... :s
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@Silver ,a good array of cutters by @johan listing price points and quality was quite helpful.Thanks @kev mac , you make a good point
If the more expensive sets are say 5 times the price, it may make sense to buy a cheaper set 5 times
However, if I am going to go for a more expensive set then it must also perform better and be easier to use. Not that its hard to use my Plato set, i would be fine continuing with it - but i thought maybe there is something considerably better that I just dont know about.
@Alex nice informative videos, one caveat though - most of them are excellent for electronic work cutting "softer" component leads manufactured from tinned copper (as @blujeenz rightly so mentioned in this thread). The Knipex as well as Xuron brands do have all round cutters that can even be used on piano wire which is made of very hard materials. I will not dare to use my expensive Lindstrom cutters on Kanthal etc. Double check for what purpose the cutters are made for, as well as authenticity before you purchase - if the price is too good it is fake.
We're talking about the best right? Then stop wasting your time looking at wire cutters meant for soft wire. Get the right tool for the job. The reason you're all damaging your cutters is because you're cutting hard wire. Sure some cutters do better than others because they have hardened steel tips to help with longevity cutting soft wire, but they will wear out quick too cutting the hard stuff. What you really want are proper fine hard wire cuttters with tungsten tips/jaws....and a set of diamond files. Tungsten jawed cutters are designed for this task, and even when they wear, it's more like a conventional edge dulling ( which is easily maintained with the diamond files ) as opposed the total edge failure being illustrated above
Hi @johan, yeah I screwed up a perfectly good pair of precision side cutters myself a few months back, because I was in a hurry to cut something, and too lazy to get my heavy duty sidecutters.
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Hi guys. I'm a few years late, I know, lol, but I feel this is worth mentioning. These cutters weren't out in 2017, but the best cutters I've come across are the demon killer cutters.
I've tried lots of cutters. Nothing in the HE range like knippex, etc, but I've tried platos, coil master, and a whole range of other cutters.
Demon killers win, every time. The blade is made in Japan. The red handle is made in China. For the price range, the quality is just crazy good.
I've tried lots of cutters. Nothing in the HE range like knippex, etc, but I've tried platos, coil master, and a whole range of other cutters.
Demon killers win, every time. The blade is made in Japan. The red handle is made in China. For the price range, the quality is just crazy good.
Having the best wire cutters & scissors for trimming the wicks is a good investment for those who rebuild.
Doesn't have to be expensive but getting something that works very well is worth a lot in avoiding lots of hassle.
For example, my best scissors is STILL my el cheapo Dischem R15 scissors (that's what they cost when I got them) - they cut so well and are comfortable to use - not too small that you need to have midget hands to use and not too big so they dont fit in your toolbox.
Doesn't have to be expensive but getting something that works very well is worth a lot in avoiding lots of hassle.
For example, my best scissors is STILL my el cheapo Dischem R15 scissors (that's what they cost when I got them) - they cut so well and are comfortable to use - not too small that you need to have midget hands to use and not too big so they dont fit in your toolbox.
Agree, I also have a pair of scissors from the Dischem nail section and they rock. In terms of investment, when these get dull, I am searching for someone who can supply small surgical scissors.
Enjoy'd my plato cutters.
Lasted 3 years till two weeks back when the tip broke also not super expensive pick them up for 99 bucks at vape king.
Lasted 3 years till two weeks back when the tip broke also not super expensive pick them up for 99 bucks at vape king.
Agree on the Knippex, these last for generations.
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