Thread: Flush Cutter

Thank you, I did exactly that.
I had the time for some pinning today so didn't want to wait for something to ship. Picked up 2 of them and a few other helpful items as well.

How about a plier style nail clipper? Cutting edge is a bit curved like scales usually are.

Originally Posted by Kees

How about a plier style nail clipper? Cutting edge is a bit curved like scales usually are.

I think over here what you are talking about are called Cuticle Nippers, they are very similar, but like many Flush Cutters they have a rather High Angle of attack, so they Pulled the pin tight rather drastically..

So far what I have come to find out it the lower /more Flat the angle the less scales go SNAP !!!!

Oh and just a warning if you want to try Cuticle Nipper go buy your own to try, DO NOT use the ones your wife uses, they WILL know and they WILL bitch

I have been using Fastcap Flush cutters for 6 years. $17.68 delivered on Amazon prime.

Originally Posted by rolodave

I have been using Fastcap Flush cutters for 6 years. $17.68 delivered on Amazon prime.

Those are the ones I use as well. They are good sized pliers with powerful jaws, so they make quick work of cutting through the pins, no matter the material.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I think over here what you are talking about are called Cuticle Nippers, they are very similar, but like many Flush Cutters they have a rather High Angle of attack, so they Pulled the pin tight rather drastically..

So far what I have come to find out it the lower /more Flat the angle the less scales go SNAP !!!!

Oh and just a warning if you want to try Cuticle Nipper go buy your own to try, DO NOT use the ones your wife uses, they WILL know and they WILL bitch

I was thinking nail clippers as they have a stronger jaw.
And I agree: never touch the missus's tools without her explicit permission.