Can flush cutters cut metal?
No. Micro-Shears® Flush Cutters are not designed for cutting long surfaces of material like sheet metal. Sheet metal applies pressure the full length of the blades. The blades can not withstand this type of pressure.
Are Flush cutters the same as wire cutters?
Answer: The term “flush” means level or straight and on the same plane, so flush cutters cut a wire level. Side cutters or angle cutters, cut on an angle, meaning the wire edge will be cut to one side. The choice of use is totally up to you, the wire jewelry maker.
What is a micro flush cutter used for?
This micro flush cutter is perfect for detailed flush cutting. Use the micro cutter to cut wire, mono and braid knots and the ends of zip-ties to make them flush for a cleaner look.
What is the difference between diagonal cutters and side cutters?
One of the key differences is that diagonal cutters are often better suited to smaller, more delicate cutting tasks, whereas side cutters are ideally suited to larger-scale applications. While this isn’t always the case, it is useful to know as a general rule.
What’s another name for wire cutters?
Diagonal pliers
Diagonal pliers (also known as wire cutters, diagonal cutting pliers, diagonal cutters, side cutters, dikes or Nippy cutters) are pliers intended for the cutting of wire (they are generally not used to grab or turn anything).
What is flush cut wire cutters?
Flush cutters are a great way of manipulating wires whatever your occupation is, from electricians to jewelry makers. These tools make working with wires simple. We have chosen some favorites out of the very competitive market of Amazon. When you are working with thin wires, it can be dangerous and persnickety.
Where are xuron tools made?
Saco,Maine USA
All Xuron® brand tools are manufactured at our factory in Saco,Maine USA.
Can bolt cutters cut steel cable?
bolt cutter can cut through 5/8-in., vinyl-coated, flexible, braided, steel cable in 60 seconds. The cable took a bit longer than solid chain because it didn’t sever as cleanly.
How do you cut galvanized steel wire?
When working with galvanized wire that is thicker than 18 AWG, you may choose to cut this wire with wire-cutting diagonal shears; you can cut smaller-diameter wires (18 AWG or thinner) by using either diagonal shears or the cutting edge of a pair of needle-nose pliers.
What are flush cutting pliers?
The ICON™ flush cut pliers provide clean cuts to eliminate sharp edges on zip ties, cable or wire bundles.