Good quality flush cut pliers

[Wheelin247]

Not sure if this is the right forum to ask this and if it isn't just let me know but....I have gone through 2 flush cut pliers and needing another set. The first ones were the pliers that I got in the coil master kit. The problem I'm having is after a while of use they tend to get spots on the blades where the edge gets bent and it won't cut in that spot any longer. The first ones were my fault when I first got into coils building cause I ended up snipping the swivel (I used to cut the wire off the swivel before I started just unbending it from the swivel when I'm done wrapping wire for a coil). The second pair I got was from Walmart in the jewelry making section. The metal they are made from doesn't seem to have a good Rockwell hardness rating cause I have had them for 2 months maybe and the cutting edge is all ragged from snipping wires.

My question is can anybody tell me of any good "quality" flush cut pliers that doesn't cost $50-$80? I tried looking them up on google and it's seems all the quality pliers with a good Rockwell rating are super expensive. Thanks for any feedback!


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[puffon]

These have held up for me:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IBOOWQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Wheelin247]

These have held up for me:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IBOOWQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the link. I'll look into these. Hope some other people will chime in and give their opinion. I'd like to get some others that people recommend and compare them and check out the Rockwell rating on them.l before I make my decision.


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[Joergl100]

The first pliers, that last since a longer time even with 1mm thick ss wire: FastTech - Gadgets and Electronics

 

[Mowgli]

I bought my American made pair a couple of years ago.
They used to be made in USA.

Crescent 4 in. Shear-Cutter Plier Set (2-Piece)-S2KS5N - The Home Depot

 

[SteveS45]

I needed a flush cut and picked it up at Harbor Freight because I couldn't wait. Been standing up well so far but I can't speak for how long as mine do not get used that often. But for the price I should have gotten a few back ups!

 

[wheelie]

Went through a couple pairs myself. Now I keep the old chewed up set for the thicker wires to clip where precession does not really matter. As for a $80 pair would they last longer than 15 pairs of the cheapies from China? I am not sure as it is something you must decide. CHEERS!

 

[wheelie]

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I bought my American made pair a couple of years ago.
They used to be made in USA.

Crescent 4 in. Shear-Cutter Plier Set (2-Piece)-S2KS5N - The Home Depot

Good one! Home Depot is a great store. Everyone must shop at home Depot. It is my favorite store as they bought me my free truck. In Canada the person giving away the prize must pay all the taxes. LOL

 

[SteveS45]

Sure if you buy a Snap On pair they are lifetime warranty.

 

[Flavored]

Flat faced toenail clippers work fine for me . . . if they'll cut my toenails, they'll cut anything.

 

[SteveS45]

When I watch a video of someone trying to demonstrate building a deck or RDTA and they use a toenail clipper I usually click the little X in the corner. If you are using them at home fine but if you want any credibility with me you better be using the right tool for the right job.

 

[ShowerHead]

I have had these since I started coiling and no sign of anything wearing.
https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-CHP-17...keywords=Hakko+CHP-170+Micro+Soft+Wire+Cutter

 

[Flavored]

When I watch a video of someone trying to demonstrate building a deck or RDTA and they use a toenail clipper I usually click the little X in the corner. If you are using them at home fine but if you want any credibility with me you better be using the right tool for the right job.

Well, I do understand your hesitation, seeing as how I've seen the bruises, cuts, and busted fingers from using wrenches as hammers or a pocket knife as a screwdriver or wire cutters, but this isn't that. Clippers are a cutting tool, not that they have broad uses or appeal in your tool pouch, but you squeeze and they cut, just like the "right" tool. The ones I use are a very hardened steel with sharp blades and a very flat face, been using them since my Protank recoil days to snip those relatively small wires off as flush as they can be. It isn't as though I'm exposing my hands, fingers, face, or toes to a hazard. I also use cuticle scissors to trim wicks. YMMV and it was only a suggestion of a very viable alternative.

 

[SteveS45]

@Flavored I have no problem at all with you using nail clippers for your work but what I have a serious issue with is seeing them being used when some is demonstrating how to build coils or decks. If someone is making an instructional video then the first thing should be using the right tool for the right job. Many of these people claim to be experts or professionals. Not in my opinion as soon as I see something like that. Alt/F4 or the X in the corner.

 

[Sloth Tonight]

 

[Verb]

@Flavored I have no problem at all with you using nail clippers for your work but what I have a serious issue with is seeing them being used when some is demonstrating how to build coils or decks. If someone is making an instructional video then the first thing should be using the right tool for the right job. Many of these people claim to be experts or professionals. Not in my opinion as soon as I see something like that. Alt/F4 or the X in the corner.

But, if clippers are the right tool for the job, why shouldn't videos demonstrate their use?

 

[SteveS45]

Because nail clippers are not the right tool. Really?

 

[Vinnybagodoughnuts]

Why not? If it gets the job done. It's not brain surgery. I have side cutters and nail clippers. I use the side cutters for cutting wire off the spool and nail clippers to trim the excess wire off the build deck. Whatever works best for the person doing the job is the right tool ime. Try it you might like it.

 

[bsidb]

do the best you can with what you have to work with has been something that I have had to live by It sometimes it may mean drywall screws, sometimes it may mean toenail clippers

 

[Wheelin247]

Guys, I think what @SteveS45 was saying is if he watches YouTube videos on building he would like to see it being done as professional as possible and that's using the right tools for the job. Now if you just a regular Joe at home building and not doing videos, use what works for you. Vaping in general is about whatever works for YOU at that time. Vaping is suggestive so do what works for you. I know personally I like watching YouTube build videos and if I see someone using nail clippers as flush cuts, I don't take them as serious as I would if they were using flush cut pliers. Just my 2 cents. Have a good one guy!


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