Thread: Flush cutters which one?

Looking to get a new set of flush cutters would like a few endorsements first as they can be rather expensive.

I buy the cheapest ones they have at Harbor Freight, then I put the bottoms on my buffers and polish them up

Tried the stupid expensive ones, Tried the middle priced ones, and they are no better then the ones I pay $3 for

You simply have to line up the two sides and polish them up regardless of what price you pay


These

http://www.harborfreight.com/micro-f...ter-90708.html

Cheers Glen.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I buy the cheapest ones they have at Harbor Freight, then I put the bottoms on my buffers and polish them up

Tried the stupid expensive ones, Tried the middle priced ones, and they are no better then the ones I pay $3 for

You simply have to line up the two sides and polish them up regardless of what price you pay


These

Micro Flush Cutter

I use those same ones, my current pair lasted about a year, needs replacement though.
Also they used to be $2.50 ....

Originally Posted by mainaman

I use those same ones, my current pair lasted about a year, needs replacement though.
Also they used to be $2.50 ....

LOL exactly

I wait til they have them on sale for $1.99 and buy 5 pair

I'd be looking at these, but then again, I don't use flush cutters every day

Fastcap Macro Flush Cutters

Whatever you buy you need to make sure that there are no airgaps between the cutting jaws when they are closed.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Whatever you buy you need to make sure that there are no airgaps between the cutting jaws when they are closed.

Or that there are airgaps a month after you start using them.

I use the Plato flush cutters, they have thin blades and hold the edge well. I get them from a tool guy at a local Antique Swapmeet, I think I paid 4-5 bucks.

I have seen them on line for as low as 2-3 dollars and as high as $20.

I polish the back on the buffer with 600 and Chrome Oxide.