dampeoples Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I don't know the correct term, but when I first started pouring lead, I got a pair of these from Barlow's, they had black handles, can't remember the brand or anything. I lost them when I moved last year, so I added a pair to my order when I picked up some stuff from Kim, and damn these things are nice! They've got orange(ish) handles, and are made by Xcelite. I get cleaner cuts with them too, a lot cleaner. I do know that Barlow's carries a range of stuff, from cheap-ass to their German made tools, and I really do not know, or remember which model I bought, but these from Kim are really nice. What have you guys bought that's really helped? I find myself only making one cut with these new pliers, the others I cut long ways, then again cross ways to get the cut clean enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMALLIEHUNTER Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 This is what I use:Xuron Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters Micro-Shear Flush Cutters feature a patented design that keeps blades sharper longer than conventional nippers. Blade edges bypass each other in a shearing motion rather than striking, resulting in clean square cuts with no spikes. Blades stay sharper and last much longer than conventional nippers because there is no edge-to-edge impact. Greatly reduce mechanical shock delivered to components and require roughly 50% less effort to cut wire than conventional compression-type wire cutters. Have ergonomically shaped, nonslip Xuro-Rubber comfort grips. Made in USA. Xuron Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters Features elongated and tapered head with extra-tough high-carbon steel blades for cutting in high-density areas. Has nonprotruding flat return spring for excellent feel without excessive tension and glare-free black finish. Flush cuts soft wire up to 14 AWG (1.6mm). Jaw length: 12mm. Jaw width: 17mm. Measures 6" overall length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dampeoples Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Those look pretty much like mine, and that bit in the text there about the 'spike' is right on. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I use the Xcelite flush cutters (when I need them) also but the Xuron sure do look good - bet they ain't cheap..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMALLIEHUNTER Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Click on item number for printable page.Item #Product Name 181-0208 Xuron 2175 Maxi-Shear® Flush Cutter Price: 1 - 23 + $14.00$13.30 Priced Per: Each Order Qty: I get mine from Gesswien.com $14.00 isn't to bad!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Would have thought at least twice that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
