wick shears/cotton cutters/rayon reapers

[lupinehorror]

no...i didn't really think that title through...
any recommendations for scissors/shears/cutters for trimming wicks? i bought a couple of pairs of these...

shears

• lupinehorror
• Oct 26, 2017

off amazon and they're not up to much (i'll admit to them being rather cheap).
wondering what you all use for close up cutting of cotton or rayon.

 

[Wraith504]

i use a small pair of cloth scissors from walmart in the craft section.

 

[Wraith504]

scissors for cotton!

 

[Mr. Relentless]

I have a pair of fiskars that will cut through ANYTHING... but cotton.

 

[lupinehorror]

plumped for these in the end...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002RFNRL0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Izan]

Hard to beat a pair of Kline's.

(they cut wire as well)
Cheers
I

 

[VictorViper]

Hard to beat a pair of Kline's.

(they cut wire as well)
Cheers
I

I see I'm not the only one that likes to use too much tool for his rebuilding.

Quality snips for a quality rebuildable life.

 

[Izan]

I see I'm not the only one that likes to use too much tool for his rebuilding.

Quality snips for a quality rebuildable life.

Tools are an investment, not an expense.
I think mine are a bit north of 15 years old...They cut everything.

 

[VictorViper]

Tools are an investment, not an expense.
I think mine are a bit north of 15 years old...They cut everything.

Exactly how I look at it as well. buy once, use forever.

 

[MrStik]

Hair cutting shears work very well.

 

[zoiDman]

I've tried a few styles of Scissors for cutting Cotton. And I think Surgical Scissors with one Micro-Serrated Edge work the best.

Super Cut Operating Scissors Blunt-Blunt 5.5", Pack of 2, Surgical Instruments | eBay

 

[Dougiestyle]

Wiss 1570B

 

[stols001]

I use sewing scissors and they work fine, but they were expensive scissors. Though, I've been using rayon more these days. Cotton is surprisingly difficult to cut.

Anna

 

[SupplyDaddy]

Golden Eagle nippers...

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[Letitia]

4.00 sewing scissors from wallyw. They work great, I only use them for wick.

 

[Opinionated]

no...i didn't really think that title through...
any recommendations for scissors/shears/cutters for trimming wicks? i bought a couple of pairs of these...

shears

• lupinehorror
• Oct 26, 2017

off amazon and they're not up to much (i'll admit to them being rather cheap).
wondering what you all use for close up cutting of cotton or rayon.

I use either hair cutting scissors or the scissors which came in my coil kit - depends on which is closest to hand at the time.

For cutting wire I either use wire cutters or nail clippers, depending on what's easiest and closest to hand at the time.

 

[Hawise]

I'd recommend cloth scissors - and never use them for paper or anything like that, as it dulls them really fast. I've settled quite happily on a pair of quilting scissors as they're smaller (and cheaper) than most cloth shears. Rag snips should work well too, but I wouldn't recommend thread snips.

 

[MidniteMarauder]

These well used Fiskars still cut cotton like buttah.

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[Seiggy]

I used to tie flies for fly fishing back in the day and scissors purchased about 35 years ago is what I use for cotton and rayon. I use basically a 1.5" for bulk cuts and a 1" for trimming. As mentioned these were not cheap back then but found a new purpose and they last. Check some of the online sports shops for an idea on what might tickle your fancy and price range. The 1" is great for tight and slight trimming of wick tails.

 

[lupinehorror]

did end up getting a pair of 2100-7 too. thanks all for your suggestions and info...as always.